Dr. Matt Walker: Improve Sleep to Boost Mood & Emotional Regulation | Huberman Lab Guest Series

This is episode 5 of our 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and the host of The Matt Walker Podcast. In this episode, we explain the connection between sleep and mood, emotional regulation and mental well-being.
We explain the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in processing emotions and emotional memories and why sleep deprivation causes agitation, impulsivity and emotional reactivity.
We also discuss why sleep disruption is a hallmark feature of PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and other psychiatric conditions.
We explain protocols for improving REM sleep and other sleep phases in order to harness the therapeutic power of quality sleep to feel calmer and emotionally restored.
This episode describes various actionable tools to improve sleep for those struggling with mental health or mood and those wanting to bolster their overall state and well-being.
The next episode in this special series explores dreams, including lucid dreaming, nightmares and dream interpretation.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Sleep & Mental Health
00:01:09 Sponsors: Eight Sleep, LMNT & BetterHelp
00:05:14 Emotions & Sleep, Amygdala
00:17:27 Emotional Memory & Sleep
00:25:48 “Overnight Therapy” & REM Sleep, Noradrenaline
00:29:13 Sponsor: AG1
00:30:27 Sleep to “Remember & Forget”, Trauma; REM Sleep
00:38:27 Hinge Analogy; Motivation, Impulsivity & Addiction
00:47:08 Tool: Improve REM Sleep, Social Jet Lag, Alcohol & THC, Addiction
00:56:18 Sponsor: InsideTracker
00:57:23 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & REM Sleep
01:06:53 Noradrenaline & REM Sleep, PTSD & Prazosin
01:09:40 Addiction, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR); Liminal States
01:16:46 Anxiety & Sleep, Mood vs. Emotions
01:23:50 Deep Non-REM Sleep & Anxiety, Sleep Quality
01:28:51 Tool: Improve Deep Non-REM Sleep, Temperature; Alcohol
01:34:56 Suicidality & Sleep, Pattern Recognition; Nightmares
01:46:21 Depression, Anxiety & Time Context
01:51:24 Depression, Too Much Sleep?; REM Changes & Antidepressants
01:57:37 Sleep Deprivation & Depression
02:01:34 Tool: Circadian Misalignment & Mental Health, Chronotype
02:04:05 Tools: Daytime Light & Nighttime Darkness; “Junk Light”
02:13:04 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, KZbin Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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[@Jamie_Wilson]

Im a pharmacist and this information your putting out has not only changed my life but is also helping my patients too. I teach them your protocols all the time, especially the sleep ones. So valuable to be able to pass on to people the tools to manage their sleep and overall health WITHOUT needing to resort to medications in most cases. As a pharmacist this is so important to me, because i actually hate medications for the most part lol, so thankyou for helping me help them 🙏

[@djmerc100]

Makes me happy there are people like you in that industry

[@Jamie_Wilson]

It's rare, not gonna lie mate. But the place I work at is great cause we cover all aspects of health not just medications. Don't get me wrong, sometimes drugs are rhe best option, for some people in some cases. But for those who are motivated to sort out their own health without them, I'm all for trying every option available to us to help them get fit and healthy on their own. End of the day, getting them well, getting them healthy and happy, that's the goal - I just feel meds are not the gold standard for most of those aims, I feel we can do better than just sticking them on meds and leaving them to continue being unaware of their power over their own health.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

Then you must be ignoring the fact that the majority of insomniacs will seek medication over behavioral strategies in large numbers. This is not good, but it is reality. People find behavioral strategies effortful. They find pills easy. The only way they opt for behavioral strategies is if their conditions contraindicate meds, they have severe side effects from them, or they cannot afford them. They have to be more afraid of meds to avoid wanting them.

[@Jamie_Wilson]

@Cathy-xi8cb No your completely right actually, I agree fully with that. It's tough because alot of people aren't really interested in fixing their sleep naturally, because like you say it takes effort and often requires a few days before you get thr effect. Sleeping tablets do work quickly, you have to admit that in all honesty. But it's not a good solution in almost all cases. Sometimes I'll recommend a mild sleeping aid for a few days to help people reset their sleep regularity somewhat, you know like to help get them to fall asleep at a set time in the hopes that their circadian rhythm will sync up and they naturally fall asleep easier after a few days on the meds. Sometimes I'll recommend a short course of melatonin for the same reason. But as a long term solution its just more problems than its worth in my opinion.

[@artblob]

As a chronic (around 15 ish yrs long period) insomniac myself, I do sort of agree with the statement about picking meds over behaviour. I can't speak for everyone, but for me this following is true: A person needs to function in everyday life. Pills provide just enough to be able to manage that. But a person with insomnia tends to have other conditions, either mental or physical health related. And to deal with those, often more difficult issues you need multiple things: - The awareness of what is going on, or even that there is something going on in your brain or body that needs fixing -the will to fix it, despite it being challenging - an environment which allows for this transitional time, where one works oneself (maybe at the cost of performance or social expectations). While I am able to work on my health currently, I wasn't able to, despite wanting for the longest time. I imagine there is many people, who lack one or multiple factors. At least that's what I think (sorry for bad english)

[@yeetstyle]

Dr. Huberman, please do an episode on skincare! Role of nutrients in skin health, sun protection, do's and don'ts of common active ingredients, etc

[@instavines2182]

He's not a dermatologist though, it's better if he focuses on his expertise.

[@r.elainewinslow9804]

Also skin tags on incisions

[@EzEzEz369]

I wonder if we absorb the fat through our skin if we use olive or sesame oil as a skin conditioner..🤔

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor.

[@asmaaid]

He is not an MD, but he can invite one to the podcast to discuss this... I'm highly interested!

[@ingrid8097]

Danke! What an important episode of this fantastic series. I can’t thank you two enough for such a wagonload of most valuable insights into sleep and its impact on our lives.

[@marshmccarthy]

Thank you Dr Huberman and Dr Walker. This has been my favorite guest series so far. You guys have such great chemistry in conversation, and your combined wealth of knowledge makes for some of the most informative and valuable content on the internet.

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@marshmccarthy]

@@GnarlyYouth They both have PhD's, earning them the title of Doctor.

[@AtRandomly]

"REM sleep is the difference between sanity and insanity" Love this. Thanks for episode 🙏👍

[@torgoron9695]

Really interesting stuff!

[@MarioBillions]

The best "emotional pill "

[@drsarapaynembe2005]

I had a massive trauma 24 yrs ago {my daughter was kidnapped and murdered) I have diagnosed cptsd I taught myself not to sleep in the 17 days she was missing (in case she came home) anyway I have never got a good sleep pattern back so this podcast has been so helpful and I would love some help try and get some normal sleep at the moment I tend to not sleep at all at night but as soon as the sun begins to rise I go to sleep and then I get maybe 4~5 hrs I had a major stroke 14yrs ago and I have left side paralysis please help I’m either highly emotional or no emotions at all I can not do this anymore I’m physically,emotionally and everything in between exhausted

[@redrosey-mu6dm]

My heart goes out to you, I hope you find peace ❤

[@Sky10811]

try to get access to a psychologist trained in EMDR

[@abbyromero8837]

Im so sorry to hear this🙏🏾! Have you tried sleep specialist or CBT ?

[@Sky10811]

maybe this audio book will help a bit "Complex PTSD from surviving to thriving "

[@Iza0187]

I like what Huberman said about using the body as a starting point rather than trying to solve the emotional/mental problems with a emotional/mental approach. (I'm not quoting him exactly just the principle.) Maybe the most useful thing to do would be to learn to relax the body. I highly recommend Jon Kabat Zinn's bodyscan mindfulness meditation practice for this. Especially the 45m versions in his app: JKZ. They are incredibly compassionate Non Sleep Deep Rest type exercises. Everyone is different, but sometimes when trauma has made normal sleep impossible, rest and relaxation can be the route back. Some types of trauma can even make the process of relaxation feel frightening, because it doesn't feel safe to relax and so the vicious circle continues as the relaxation itself becomes a trigger to go on alert again. I have no idea if this is your experience or not. I'm just a person with my own set of experiences and an opinion. But perhaps these bodyscans are something you can try. It fits with what we've been hearing in this podcast series nicely. You do need to pay for this app, but it is really really worth it for the way the bodyscans are worded. If you can't afford it you can email them and ask for access. EMDR is also great therapy, but it isn't the only one. CBT as a stand alone treatment is not always appropriate for CPTSD. Peter Walker's book from surviving to thriving is very validating for people with CPTSD from childhood, but I'm not sure how helpful it would be for someone who was traumatized later in life. It is very good though. I can't recommend the JKZ bodyscans enough! Jon Kabat Zinn is the most straightforward way into a mindfulness practice for westerners, with no experience of meditation or relaxation practices, he's very no-nonsense and deeply compassionate and it's nice and safe to listen to. (They were designed for stress reduction, not for trauma per se. and I have absolutely no medical training of any kind.. so do please use your own judgement like Huberman always says!) A good therapist is also invaluable. And I just want to encourage you by saying that even though you have been suffering for a long time, that does not mean that it will always have to be this hard. (I hope I didn't overstep any boundaries with this long answer, but your story touched me and I wanted to share my advice and hope with you. I hope it gives you a nice feeling even if you ignore all my advice!)

[@Mr_white_fox]

Thank you, Dr Huberman, for creating a clean library of neuroscience knowledge for humanity.

[@agusrusso6087]

ANOTHER PODCAST IN A WEEK?? I LOVE listening to this podcast when I wake up

[@firsttrydrumguy6856]

Phenomenal!!!! Thank you. I’m a Vet with multiple ptsd like issues and I learned more from this pod, than I have from VA doctors the last ten yrs. It was Like u guys were speaking directly to me and made this episode just for me, it resinated so deep! Your amazing Hubs, please keep up the great work man. 🙏Blessed🙏

[@damfb702]

Each time after I listen to your podcast, my vocabulary becomes more extensive. Not just based on what I learned but in general. It's like you remind me to be smart as I actually am.

[@lk_specter7861]

I just love how Dr Matt Walker speaks. It sounds so smooth and calm! He truly changed my life with his book and these podcasts.

[@peybak]

These talks with Dr. Matt Walker has been the most useful thing for sleep I've found so far. I've been doing sleep restriction for a week and my mood/cognitive function is already better. I am a bit tired but my sleep has improved a lot. I usually do a 20 min nap. Most of the time, I can't wait to go to bed. Hopefully I can take even more control of my sleep with this practice.

[@nateromero1770]

Sleep restriction nearly cured my insomnia

[@artblob]

I love this style of podcast! Where it is more like what I imagine a lecture is, with Dr Huberman occasionally asking questions, especially on "our behalf". Dr Hubermans work is one of the very few podcasts I am able to listen to from start to finish, despite having ADHD!! Thank you so much for bringing us your content that takes you time and energy to make. I deeply appreciate it.

[@jjuniper274]

For those of us who get decent sleep, it may be a kindness to other humans to always consider whether or not the person across from you has had a good sleep. This may help explain some erratic behavior. Thank you to you both. This podcast has helped me improve so many aspects of my life.

[@davidinwashington]

Thank you, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Walker. This sleep series has been excellent!

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@davidinwashington]

@GnarlyYouth of course he's a doctor. It would have taken you about three seconds to confirm that before you posted.

[@GnarlyYouth]

@@davidinwashington I figure if he can say whatever he wants to people, I can say whatever I want to people ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jacquelineemmerson5573]

Holistic Nutritionist here, I’d love to see sleep studies done with women who are going through perimenopause as so many of these symptoms show up during this time. And how our temperature regulation is affected, especially during sleep. I can attest to this having gone through this myself. Love to see more done for women’s health during & after menopause. Thanks 🙏 for theses labs!! I’m taking a lot of notes.

[@GnarlyYouth]

Don't think huberman should have any association with women anymore.

[@InsaneCopePosse]

​@@GnarlyYouthsoy boy

[@franzsidney865]

Oh yeah, my thermo regulation has gone out of the window. I don’t sweat but boy do I get cold easily! And then my feet explode for the heat…go figure what happened 😅

[@HeatherMacDonald-wm6er]

This series has definitely changed my sleep for the better! I start with episode one and run through them all again as I always pick up something I missed. Thank you, to you both!!

[@tashastarling6573]

Much of this knowledge comes intuitively to me. Watching these programs has helped to skyrocket my trust in myself. I never hear conversations like these.

[@tashastarling6573]

I may be dyslexic... I am not sure how my brain works. But I've always been aware of the importance of emotions and how it affects memory. I can map whole terrains of knowledge in my head, and hone in on things. Like hearing 2 crickets in the grass I can make connections. Concepts or words give a sensation like emotion inside my mind, thus I find possible correlations between things when they feel familiar to each other. I don't need to remember every bit all the time. I do have an efficient memory too though and can recall detail. It's a unique system not quite like 99% of other people. I haven't met many like me. I always question if I am different, or if I'm just hyper aware of processes every other human has. Then I remember I am never going to grow taller than 5'2" and realize genetics is a possibility. Lol

[@sourkiwi1016]

Matt Walker’s book changed my life! It was highly recommended by a coworker, and I rave about it all the time. Fascinating information!

[@spectazular7489]

Do you recommend the audio version?

[@sourkiwi1016]

@@spectazular7489 if that’s easiest for you, definitely!

[@karmacomacure]

I have read his book. I've struggled with sleep since I was a child. These podcasts are answering all the questions I had in mind as I was reading the book (even though he was great at not leaving much to wonder about in the book!). In other words, this series is amazing-thank you both very much.

[@annhood3]

Do I think its possible to like/ admire these 2 men, their knowledge and communication style any more than I already do ?? ❤ I doubt it lol. Totally appreciate you both. You have no idea. 💓🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@olgazavilohhina6854]

¡Hola Profe! Just wanted to express my deepest gratitude to You and Dr. Walker for this series. Looking forward to next episode on the topic of dreaming.Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

[@lindseythompson7352]

This series with Dr Matthew Walker is just gold! Thank you! As a perimenopausal woman who is working a highly stressful job, I am struggling with sleep maintenance insomnia. I am trying my hardest for a long time now to observe excellent sleep hygiene but I need to work even harder at this as the sleep deprivation is compounding day after day and making it a real challenge in particular to get through my work day. It's impacting my work performance, my exercise performance, my relationship. Everything. The frustration is real....😢 being sleep deprived is horrible.

[@patsmythe949]

To love, admire and appreciate as much as I appreciate the learning and derivative health benefits when I apply that which I’ve learned from Dr. Huberman and his guests, is Huberman and Dr. Walker’s lovely, thoughtful personalities. Their respect for and consideration of each other and other scientists commends itself to the internet and to the world, in general. Sweet Dr. Walker inspires me to be kinder. His easy elocution increases my vocabulary and approach to self expression/use of language. I learn so much from all of Huberman’s guests, and of course always from Huberman. I could listen to Walker speaking to ease me into sleep. Apropo. Just the best. Simply, the best. Thanks so much for your generosity of time and information.

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@annapousas]

I am completely in love with this series about the sleep, it is absolutely delightful listening to Dr. Matt Walker. He explains complex mechanisms in such an elegantly and humble way. All my appreciation to him and Dr Huberman.

[@medmahi241]

The Greatest episode in KZbin ❤

[@darcireyes992]

Just when I thought the Matt Walker Sleep series couldn't get any better... ANOTHER HOME RUN! Thank you Dr. Walker and Dr. Huberman! An absolute gem loaded with life changing information and actionable tools.

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@justinmininger5973]

Man you have literally saved my life, you have millions of supporters, always know we are with you.Thank you.

[@MarioBillions]

Always pure free social service .Been following both a few years now . 👐👋Thank you Dr Huberman and Dr Walker.

[@mohammadkaif5299]

Hello Huberman, I have a suggestion. Could you consider uploading videos in multiple languages, such as Hindi? There is a large audience in India that watches your content. Unfortunately, many KZbinrs in India promote superstitious methods that can lead to health problems. However, if you create videos with Hindi audio dubbing, a significant number of people could benefit from your content to improve their health.

[@Polkadotpup]

Andrew, I’m sorry some people on the internet are giving you crap. I really appreciate your podcasts.

[@RuibenArt-rl5qt]

Forget what you thought you knew.. in the lab never late I’m home before curfew.. no more early morning eye residue I’m up and my anxiety’s in the review! Thanks dr huberman without exception and whichever guest I always forward mention to friends and family members these transactions have been a blessing… try cancel this man, what a shame for humanity’s progression! Keep it real dr huberman another day another lesson!

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@MasteryOdyssey]

Sleep is so underrated, glad you continuing this type of content. Thanks for the informative video😀

[@WarriorsMotivation111]

As a pharmacist, the content you provide has been transformative for both my life and the lives of my patients. I frequently share your sleep protocols with them, as these strategies offer valuable resources for managing sleep and overall health naturally, often eliminating the need for medications. Personally, I prefer to minimize medication use whenever possible, so I'm truly grateful for the tools you've shared that enable me to assist others in this way. Thank you for helping me make a positive impact on their well-being.

[@Brian-jg3xu]

been lovin’ these talks, doc … and mr matt walker is so engaging … and an absolute pleasure to listen to … as well as a wealth of info !!! thank you 😊

[@kseniiag.1982]

I am thoroughly delighted by Dr. Walker's evident passion and fascination for his subject matter; it's truly contagious. These episodes have become my absolute favorites. Thank you for graciously sharing such invaluable information.

[@Jamie_Wilson]

Thanks Andrew and Matt! Keep changing lives with your work mate, this stuff is even more important than you know for people like myself. Invaluable information on everything a person could need to live a healthy, happy and productive life and you inspire me to help others with the help youve given to me.

[@parveenspath4007]

Finally some answers as to why I would get the same nightmare over and over again as a kid. I had PTSD. 🙏🏽

[@LizaPatterson-uj8qm]

Thank you for another excellent episode in this invaluable sleep series! Loving them all and learning so much. Thank you both for sharing your wisdom and in such an accessible way. You are a perfect partnership and I look forward to future episodes 💖

[@AnupamKumar-kw2lt]

Dr. Huberman, I watched your episode with Dr. Chris Palmer. The main takeaway from that episode was that low-carb/keto diets do help with various mental illnesses. However, one of the major drawbacks of these diets is that they result in insomnia. Now, sleep is of paramount importance to mental health. How do you reconcile the two: low-carb/keto diets and insomnia? Can you please discuss this important topic in your last episode with Dr. Walker? Many thanks!

[@jmc9988]

This episode might be the best so far! I have been in law enforcement for 18 years. We have an irregular schedule without consistent start times, switching from days to nights with call outs in the middle of the night. I’m curious what if any studies have been conducted on sleep patterns such as this. This has been the most riveting series I’ve ever watched. Thank you!

[@rsh793]

There's loads of amazing research on shift patterns and the effects of them - not commonly used by the police force sadly as they don't say anything good about those shifts in pattern 😔

[@jmc9988]

@@rsh793 sleep is a big missing piece in the law enforcement field. I would like to see the correlation between sleep, poor decision making, health and suicide in law enforcement.

[@IonCatalinCondrea]

I was sleeping and woke up to this 1 hour in already. I'm definitely sharing it to several of my friends. Thank you both!

[@thatmombielife]

I did too!

[@gy5765]

No sleep for me tonight for sure, will be listening to these two great gentlemen 😊

[@PriPicz]

Thank you so much for this episode! Only 15 minutes in and it is so helpful to hear the science behind what I experienced first hand going through postpartum. Was literally able to turn PPA on and off based on making sure i was getting one 5 hour stretch of sleep at night.

[@Claytoon253]

Absolutely love your episodes. They have been so helpful and applicable to my life and given me tools I’ve never had before to improve so many areas of my life. Doing trauma and growth work currently and I’ve been constantly hearing about Gabor Maté. Been watching and listening to other podcasts he’s been on and he’s been amazing! I’d love for him to be on your show one day and listen to the thoughts and dialogue between the two of you.

[@leeviningful]

This series has seriously helped me so much. So grateful for you both. 🙏🏽

[@reislee888]

❤ Dr. Matthew Walker.. Thanks both 🙏🙏

[@user-ii7xc1ry3x]

Just came from the gym after listening to the first episode. It will take me a couple weeks, but I can't wait to listen to the whole series. Love these two fellas together :)

[@endgamefond]

For me personally depression is lack of energy. I get tired easily even after cooking or cleaning, so I tend to be on bed a lot. Sometimes, I wonder am I having depression or just super tired.

[@tinaolson744]

Dr. Huberman and Dr. Walker! Thank you for this series. Sleep has been a challenge for me in the last two years. The research on the impact on motivation was an “ ah ha” moment. I have started my bed time alarm and have set a sleep routine. Baby steps of progress. Much gratitude to both of you.

[@sunnysansiray]

Just wonderful Series we all need to understand this! This whole time I have a question: what happens to us mothers those few years while we have babies and small children, little sleep, little rest, lots of emotions, they don‘t say moms brain for nothing. I know I was a wrack 😅. I wish I knew all this Information back then maybe I could of made a few ajustments but a I still think that period leaves some „scars“ on us moms. Would be nice to make an episode for us ❤. Thanks one more time for all the good you do in this world!

[@StatusUnkown]

Andrew huberman for president of health, oh wait he already is❤

[@tinalara-ortega8126]

I thank you very much. I absorbed much of the information you supplied. I listen while at work, on the train commute, or simply mind free hands busy time. I can correlate time where my sleep has not been consistent and my mood was all over the place. I now work on sleep at regular intervals and am documenting my success and the way I feel. The most helpful stuff I've heard in recent years. I now I wasn't crazy just sleep deprived.

[@DaniyalKhan-cn2oe]

What a practical knowledge you are giving ❤

[@hali6260]

I need this info, let's go! Thanks Huberman and Walker

[@kellycollins4259]

Dr. Huberman, this particular series is hugely impactful to me, listening to today’s podcast at about the hour and 14 minute mark you and Dr. Walker started to discuss a collaboration where you will look at NSDR and determine if it mimics sleep or provides the same level of benefits of sleep. You probably heard me all the way in California, as I sat in my car in Boston screaming yes yes yes! I only heard about NSDR in one of these podcasts in this series. So I checked out some videos on KZbin and it’s only been a couple of weeks, but it is the one absolute game changer that helping me to sleep better. I’ve struggled for decades and started measuring with my Apple Watch last month and I’m so low on deep sleep that I’m trying everything in my power to increase it. I’ve been doing yoga nidra multiple times a day for a couple of weeks and it has helped so much. I appreciate the work you do and very much appreciate Dr. Walker and this series. Keep on, keepin’ on!

[@GnarlyYouth]

Not a doctor

[@brilliantchange]

Cant help it ! 🤣🤣But in the past month you went from an expert in sleep to an expert in sleeping around at 48, dude i am with you 🙌

[@newday2637]

Another awesome podcast on sleep, so much great information we don’t ever hear about . Through the years have only heard a good night sleep so important . And the need for sleep to heal when you are sick. This information on these sleep podcasts goes so in depth to the specific benefits, it’s so great. I really found the fact that sleep serves as an emotional detox so great , or the “sleep to forget” sleep treatment therapy. Looking forward to the next one. I can definitely relate to when I am tired at night and get a call from someone I like , but their content irritates me. I have found at night I no longer answer calls from those friends during my winding down time before sleep. You are right about when your very tired talking to them makes your brain fight for any sense of peace. I also think at that point we risk saying something that may hurt the other persons feelings. Thank you for another great video.

[@navyateja2400]

1:21:14, absolutely, I used to smoke up every day. When I gave it up, it was like going to cinemas every night😂

[@parveenspath4007]

Me too!!

[@yvettebennett6170]

This was one of my favorites of your podcasts so far. I am pretty new to your channel. This topic coukd not have come at a more appropriate time confirming so much researxh i have learned over the past month about my issue with sleep. This just validated a lot of what I thought about what is going on in my brain and why I am waking up so much through the night. I watched this one first. Now i plan to start with the 1st podcast in this series and listen to them all. Thank you for this interview. 🙏

[@trishwest1809]

Thank you Dr Huberman for this really interesting discussion with Dr Walker on an important element to optimizing health.

[@ST-pp3fk]

Absolutely amazing content .. this is the most enjoyable learning experience ever.. thank you so much to both of you...🙏

[@elfinshell4758]

It feels illegal to be listening to this at 1am! 😂 I’m gonna go to bed now, and finish listening in the morning 😆

[@adrihernandez4691]

Thank you so much Dr. Huberman, your information is gold for me, I’ve been learning so much, your podcast is my favorite and my number one but I have Lupus and it’s very difficult for me to follow all the protocols having this condition. I would love you to do a podcast about Lupus. Thank you so much. ❤❤❤

[@bobufo5729]

Matt’s new haircut is very awesome

[@elaineodonoghue2191]

An extremely important, relatable and interesting topic and episode. Thank you Dr Walker and Dr Huberman.

[@ashkanpm]

Great episode. Thank you so much.

[@calex9398]

One of the greatest conversations pt5

[@isabelcoelho513]

Another INCREDIBLE episode!! I’m speechless. So much of what Dr. Walker has explained I can relate to in a very personal manner, especially depression, medication, and sleep. I track my sleep almost every night ever since I’ve been listening to your podcasts. If only I had known all of this information in my twenties my life could’ve turned out very differently. Dr. Huberman, I believe you mentioned the next episode will be on dreams, correct? Could you both discuss if teeth grinding while asleep is a byproduct of nightmares? I grind my teeth at night and am now wearing a mouth piece that won’t allow my molars to touch at all. This has alleviated my tension headaches in a dramatic way.

[@Maggieiaconeta]

This guest series has been profoundly educational, thank you so much both for your dedication ! Just finished to watch Jocko podcast 436 , quite intense , hard to digest ...

[@getaresios303]

Amazing series. I got a lot of information I want to put into action. Thank you for your efforts.

[@user-dw9cb5oi8s]

Dr. Huberman, will you please do an episode covering the many uses of diatomaceous earth, if you don't mind?

[@manusha1349]

I needed this! Thank you to both you brilliant scientists ❤ so our mothers were right, everything does look better in the morning 😀

[@voice_from_pizza]

depression is largely about the past, anxiety is largely about the future, with little flips of the hourglass within this basic phenomenon. That is spot on, Matt. Also absolutely accurate that being in bed while depressed does not mean you are asleep too much. For years I’ve been in bed too much, yet gotten terrible sleep, especially quantity. Dude, you are a genius.

[@susanjones5592]

Heroic series

[@SerendipitousSynchronicity]

Hi, Dr. Huberman... I appreciate you, ever so much! Along with your amazingly informative guests. Thank you so so much to Dr Matt Sleep Walker 😆 I only just watched your previous time with Dr Andrew Huberman... Im ecstatic you've done studies now on the fight flight etc vs sleep/no sleep... THANKS ❤ PTSD BE GONE!! Dr Andrew, I especially love yourself & the awesome Dr Lex *no last name needed doing anything together ❤️

[@ItsmeImalot]

Thank you to both 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@unclegardener]

Dr Matthew Walker 🔥

[@maryvardakis41]

As always ... brilliant 👏

[@karenmcrobb3105]

Amazing guest series! Thanks

[@keepcalm606]

Thank you so much AH and MW for this series of podcasts. I find it truly fascinating! I think it's interesting that REM sleep (if I have this right) helps process memories so they no longer have a strong emotional component. It makes me think of something William Wordsworth said about emotions recollected in tranquility.

[@neetasajwani4333]

Hands down Best thing on the internet!!

[@user-gn9vu7vl7y]

I loved this episode I need to listen to the first one too

[@abdulazizalmaneea177]

Invaluable information and insights! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sulimangulzaree21]

Thank you so much two heroes brother ❤❤❤

[@Andrew-ri5qo]

This series is excellent

[@carolinebisagni1443]

Loved this series! Inspiring and helpful! I’d love to hear you interview Sally Norton on oxalates and its impact on the body.

[@gobaraGanesh]

Thanks and much needed video

[@amanjaveri5666]

I would like to see a podcast focused on brainwaves, Jose Silva, Dr sandy rivers and the genius wave. Thank you for reading this comment and hope you have a great day.

[@zahidullahutmankhil3150]

some important points of this discussion: 1. there is no single psychiatric condition in which sleep is normal. That has a lot to say about sleep. 2. we sleep to forget and sleep to remember. 3. The basic bridge between despair and hope is a good night sleep, that says a lot about the functionality of sleep and emotions. 4. sleep has things to do with the social interactions, as we will be more parasympathetic if we are pushed a bit we become much more repulsive and getting on the addictive side (over active.). this is just mind blowing that we would become irrationally active in case of sleep deprivation. 5.

[@zgamko]

Your podcasts are soo good I learned soo much . Could you do in the future an episode about joints how to recover them or some nutrition that can make them more stronger

[@user-mi5wc9vx6t]

Thank you 🙏

[@Mcgi98]

i’ve been a chronic weed smoker for over 6 years now and the effects it has had on my sleep are drastic. I got off it for 6 months at one point and i was like a different person and the quality of my sleep increased 100000% which helped my mental health and a number of other things. i’ve been off it one week now and can already notice a difference in my sleep. hopefully i can stay off it this time 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀☀☀ 💚💛❤ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@ViragErdos]

Thank You✨

[@anamei9923]

Thank you.🙏🏽💖

[@StatusUnkown]

Amazing work guys foicking amazing. Took the words from my mouth❤❤❤

[@gmanzao]

Great episode!!

[@damfb702]

2/3 of my favorite guys to listen to. Dr. Daniel Amen is third.

[@lauraalicewatt]

i went to high school with William Dement's sons, and always was hearing stories about stuff going on in the sleep lab... so nice to hear his name mentioned here.