Episode
Naps: Chuck's Secret Talent
53:18
Published: Thu Feb 23 2023
Description
Naps are great if you can manage to find the space to take them. The trick is to do it for the right amount of time. We get into all in the ins and outs of Chuck's favorite time of day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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The podcast hosts discuss their experiences with napping as adults and the stigmas surrounding it, as well as the benefits of napping and difficulty in finding time for it.
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06:21 - 13:05 (06:43)
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EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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13:05 - 18:05 (05:00)
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The speaker discusses the different stages of sleep and how they affect our ability to wake up, as well as tools like sleep bands that can track our sleep cycles.
EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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A 10-minute power nap has been shown to reduce sleepiness, improve mental ability, and enhance memory consolidation, making it more effective than a 20-minute nap.
18:05 - 26:25 (08:19)
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EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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Research has shown that taking a 20 minute nap at 2 PM can have longer lasting benefits for mood, fatigue, objective and self-rated performance, and alertness compared to a nap taken at noon.
26:25 - 33:37 (07:12)
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EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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The body's energy package is broken open and its energy is removed, which results in the build-up of adenosine, making a person feel tired. This process can be compared to a tray on a balancing scale with a stick attached to it.
EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
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