The Matt Walker Podcast

Dr. Matt Walker
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The Matt Walker Podcast

The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public. 

  1. #85 - The Power and Limits of Memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    #85 - The Power and Limits of Memory with Dr. Charan Ranganath

    Matt dives deep into the science of memory with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Charan Ranganath, author of Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold On to What Matters in today’s episode. Together, they explore the complex relationship between memory and the brain, touching on the roles of emotional significance, context, and even neuromodulators like dopamine in helping our brains decide which memories to retain and which to discard. Dr. Ranganath shares his unique journey into mem...

    52 min
  2. Ask Me Anything Part 12 - Meds, Pets, Sleeping Naked, and So Much More with Dr. Eti Ben Simon

    4 NOV

    Ask Me Anything Part 12 - Meds, Pets, Sleeping Naked, and So Much More with Dr. Eti Ben Simon

    In Matt’s latest installment of his "Ask Me Anything" series, he once again joins forces with Dr. Eti Ben Simon to address a wide spectrum of listener questions. Beginning with a dive into the fascinating connections between sleep and medication effects, they unpack the ways various medications can impact sleep quality and patterns, from increasing alertness to potentially triggering vivid dreams or insomnia. Eti also brings a unique perspective on how different medications influence REM slee...

    1 h y 4 min
  3. #84 - Sleep & Narcolepsy

    28 OCT

    #84 - Sleep & Narcolepsy

    Matt returns this week to unpack the complexities of narcolepsy, a neurological sleep disorder often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. He starts by defining narcolepsy, explaining its profound impact on brain and body functioning and its chronic nature, which often diminishes patients' quality of life. Narcolepsy affects about 1 in every 2,000 people, yet most go undiagnosed due to limited awareness and medical training on sleep disorders. With a closer look at the causes, Matt explores how the...

    44 min
  4. #83 - Sleeping Separate vs. Your Relationship

    14 OCT

    #83 - Sleeping Separate vs. Your Relationship

    Matt revisits the concept of "sleep divorce," or "sleep separation" in this latest episode, examining its effects on relationships and well-being. He cites studies showing that up to one in four couples in the U.S. and U.K. sleep in separate rooms, a statistic often underestimated due to stigma. While many fear that sleeping apart harms intimacy, Matt presents data indicating that it can actually enhance sleep quality and intimacy by promoting better-rested bodies and increasing hormones like...

    39 min
  5. Ask Me Anything Part 11 - Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep, and False Awakenings

    7 OCT

    Ask Me Anything Part 11 - Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep, and False Awakenings

    Matt and Eti return today for another AMA session where they dive into even more fascinating and often quirky sleep questions that have been submitted by listeners. In this installment, our duo explores the evolutionary puzzle of why we sleep, despite the apparent risks it poses for survival. They also share insights into how early organisms, like earthworms, exhibit sleep-like states, which raises the question: did wakefulness evolve from sleep?As the episode continues, the pair tackle pract...

    59 min
  6. #82 - Sleep and ADHD with Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery

    23 SEPT

    #82 - Sleep and ADHD with Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery

    Matt Walker welcomes Dr. Jessica Lunsford-Avery, an Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University to the podcast today. Dr. Lunsford-Avery, a clinical psychologist, delves into the crucial link between sleep and mental health in children with ADHD. Her groundbreaking research explores how sleep impacts daytime impairment in ADHD, focusing on cognitive behavioral therapies to improve both sleep quality and ADHD symptoms. Their discussion highlights the critical n...

    1 h y 14 min
  7. #81 - Aging, Alzheimer’s, and Sleep with Dr. William Jagust

    9 SEPT

    #81 - Aging, Alzheimer’s, and Sleep with Dr. William Jagust

    Dr. William “Bill” Jagust, renowned expert in brain science and Alzheimer’s research - and one of the reasons Matt chose to move to UC Berkeley - joins our host today for an in-depth discussion on aging, cognitive decline, and the critical role of neuroimaging, with some sleep talk woven in as well. Dr. Jagust shares groundbreaking insights into how PET scans can detect amyloid and tau proteins in the brain—two key contributors to Alzheimer’s disease—years before symptoms emerge. Together wit...

    1 h y 19 min
  8. Ask Me Anything Part 10 - Naps and Sleepwalking

    2 SEPT

    Ask Me Anything Part 10 - Naps and Sleepwalking

    In this latest AMA episode, Matt and Eti are back to tackle listener questions about naps and sleepwalking this time around. They begin by delving into the intricacies of power naps and their impact on brain function and sleep health, and go on to discuss the optimal timing and duration for naps, emphasizing that a balance between benefits and drawbacks is crucial. Shorter naps of 10-20 minutes are highlighted for their ability to boost alertness and focus with minimal sleep inertia. Con...

    48 min
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The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public. 

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  • Creador
    Dr. Matt Walker
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    96
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    © 2024 The Matt Walker Podcast
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