VideoGist - Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep

Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series

Andrew Huberman

162 min, 55 sec

A comprehensive discussion with Dr. Matthew Walker on sleep, including conventional and unconventional methods for sleep optimization.

Summary

Dr. Andrew Huberman invites Dr. Matthew Walker to discuss the science of sleep and various strategies to optimize it.
They explore sleep hygiene, the impacts of alcohol, food, caffeine, and cannabis on sleep, as well as advanced methods like brain stimulation and thermal manipulation.
The conversation also touches on the future of sleep enhancement with technologies that are currently being researched or developed.
Dr. Walker provides an in-depth look at practical steps for improving both the quality and quantity of sleep, as well as the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule.

Chapter 1

0:00 - 162 min, 56 sec

Dr. Andrew Huberman introduces the second episode of a six-part series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, discussing sleep optimization methods.

Dr. Huberman welcomes Dr. Matthew Walker to the Huberman Lab guest series focused on sleep.
They cover a range of topics, including light and darkness, temperature, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and the importance of consistency in sleep schedules.
Dr. Walker emphasizes the significance of sleep hygiene and the dos and don'ts of sleep for mental, physical health, and performance.

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