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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.
Podcasting since 2021 • 167 episodes
The Matt Walker Podcast
Latest Episodes
#131 - Sleeping with Pets
Matt examines the ancient practice of sleeping with pets, a bond dating back 12,000 years. Once a practical norm for warmth and companionship, co-sleeping became controversial due to modern ideas of hygiene. This episode uses the latest scie...
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#130 - Shift Work and Solutions
The severe biological and psychological impacts of shift work on essential overnight workers come under Matt’s scrutiny today. He explains how modern schedules clash with our hardwired circadian rhythms, leading to alarming health consequenc...
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The London Apothecary - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Join Matt on a gentle journey designed to help you drift into a peaceful and restful sleep. After settling into bed and releasing the day's tension with a few deep breaths, you will find yourself walking along a quiet street at dusk. Matt gu...
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