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

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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