Sleep Is Non-Negotiable: Dr. Matthew Walker | Rich Roll Podcast

Your bad sleep habits are making you sick. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker joins me to explain why sleep is integral to every facet of your physical and mental health. To read more about Matthew and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll600
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:07 - Evolutionary Perspective on Sleep
00:05:00 - Sleep as a Biological Necessity
00:14:07 - What is Sleep? Stages of Sleep? - Long Clip
00:18:21 - All Stages of Sleep are Essential - Short Clip Option
00:21:43 - The Health Consequences for Sleep Deprivation
00:30:37 - The Plantpower Meal Planner
00:32:13 - Alzheimer’s and insufficient sleep
00:38:37 - “The Shorter Your Sleep, The Shorter Your Life"
00:42:24 - The Relationship Between Sleep and Cardiovascular Health
00:47:26 - Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain
00:52:13 - Sleep and Addiction Disorders Pt 1
00:54:46 - Rich's History with Sleep-Health - "It's Never Too Late to Start Sleeping Better"
01:01:02 - Neurogenesis: Brain Repair During Sleep
01:02:45 - Lack of Sleep for Doctors and the Medical Field - Story of Sir William Halstead
01:13:12 - Sleep and Addiction Disorders Pt 2
01:16:18 - Chronic sleep deprivation in teens and young people
01:22:46 - Sleep and Brain Development
01:26:14 - When Should School Start in the Day?
01:28:36 - SSRI’s / ADHD meds: the implication of over medicating kids on sleep
01:32:42 - Can You Hack Sleep? Polyphasic Sleep? Naps? - Long Clip
01:38:04 - Having Trouble Getting a Good Night of Sleep? - Long Clip
01:44:50 - Matthew's Love of Racing Cars
01:45:29 - Rich's Sleep Diagnosis, Tips for Better Sleep
01:48:59 - Tip #1 Temperature
01:54:49 - Tip #2 Regularity
02:03:39 - Tip #3 Caffeine and Alcohol
02:08:59 - The Goal Behind Matthew's Advice
02:11:32 - Tip #4 Darkness - Does the Full Moon Affect Sleep?
02:15:08 - The Role of Melatonin with Sleep
02:18:13 - Light Exposure
02:21:16 - Time Dilation During Sleep and Dreaming
02:24:17 - Dreaming and Memory
02:31:55 - The Perplexing Nature of Dreams
02:34:40 - Sleep Walking
02:37:18 - Treating Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
02:41:01 - Studying Sleep as a Tool for Improving Overall Health
02:44:00 - How has Sleep Changed from the Pandemic?
02:50:32 - Wearable Sleep Tracking Devices
02:56:01 - Closing Remarks
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[@alanmorrice3366]

People who love what they teach are a joy to listen to.

[@TheJimprez]

I had this sargeant in the army. He LOVED showing us how to do drill. I didn't see much joy in it...

[@Youarelight19]

Absolutely

[@hopestreet3452]

I'm really gonna taper down my coffee intake - didn't think it was affecting my sleep before watching this Update: 1 week in, I'm down to 1 coffee a day and sleeping 9 hours a night - this podcast changed my life.

[@donthateinnovate1239]

Awesome 🙏

[@GeckoCraft13]

Eeeexxacxtly!😊

[@krazus2036]

I can't do caffeine at all

[@rickduque5799]

Wow 👏 😮 1

[@HAYDENBURDGE1]

This episode should be mandatory global viewing

[@SchgurmTewehr]

@Williathe Narcisse no, in society. Social Media is disrupting life and sleep.

[@SchgurmTewehr]

@Williathe Narcisse I find it very hard to understand what you mean with that sentence

[@magicmarker8421]

I totally agree!

[@xinyiwang7653]

so true ! unvaluable information

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

Why mandatory global warming?

[@PetersonJoseph]

I love how Dr Walkers voice doubles as ASMR. I could fall asleep to this guys soothing voice any night.

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

Before developing this lullaby speech and adopting the name Matthew he was Dr Sleep Walker

[@porgeous88]

OMG you're so right, his destiny for sure 😴😴😴

[@reviewshoppers9749]

Peterson Joseph: I did !

[@bohemianqueen_]

Seriously 😂

[@nataspeaks]

I listen to all his speeches several times - first for information, many next - as bedtime ASMRs😅

[@Thekidisalright]

His book literally changed my life, I used to be one of those “sleep is for the weak” believer and until I had a good fortune to come across his book, I started sleep regularly and slowly make it mandatory to at least 7 hours a night, I see changes in front of my own eyes, eczema bothers me for two decades is almost completely gone with very occasion flare up, my mood has dramatically improves and migraine is gone for good. I no longer suffers from cold or fever easily, ( in fact I didn’t have fever for at least 3 years) I sincerely wish everyone take the time, read his book, get a good night sleep every night and live a happy and long life.

[@lisasommerlad1337]

heartfelt congratulations on ending your migraines. and excema. that is no fun either.

[@gregoryd40]

Similar effect from getting more sleep. Life is better.

[@barryminor616]

Mandatory reading for everyONE's HEALth' Habits Foundation... SLEEP well my friend 💤😍😍😍

[@shairozesamnani6179]

what a amazing person thx for the insight

[@tyroneblack8985]

do you sleep from the same time every night or different times per day but still 7 hours?

[@spiritualbeing2578]

Awake since 2:30 am as I am unable to sleep...and this pops up!!!! The universe is at it again!

[@blisskirtanyoga]

Stress proof by Mithu Storoni gd one . I'm in same boat

[@sparrowgarden1401]

Awake at 5am and needed something to listen to in order to fall back to sleep. It was good to wake up to .

[@RogerBarraud]

Or perhaps just your mind... wired to succeed! :-)

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

reflexology is amazing for that

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

The universe is

[@SchgurmTewehr]

Matthew’s voice is so calming, I could probably fall asleep while listening to him

[@tomsleep6728]

Should get him on headspace

[@snicka8173]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@sprout001]

It has happened to me a few times since I listen to this usually at bedtime.

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

I I do sleep listening to his lecture ,science of sleep.

[@llovescake15]

I guess I'm the only one whose been doing it

[@TechOutAdam]

Got to say, listening to Dr. Walker talking about sleep while going to sleep is perfect. Man found his calling and has the voice to speak about this.

[@michaelscoots]

I’ve been listening to RRP since 2012 and have to say this is one of the best episodes in the tank thus far. What a bright and humble guest. If you’re human you need to listen to this one!

[@dybka8238]

I as welll beeen listening since ep.1 with Julie & agree this one is great

[@spodergibbs5088]

I’m not human, I am a pig.

[@mounthope2567]

Damn I was gonna show it to my dog.

[@mathewmathew288]

What are the other great episodes that are kinda similar to this?

[@truthseek3017]

Demonic goat serpent lovers 🧿🧄🧅

[@MosesRabuka]

This explains a lot like why Richard Branson never got mad when he caught one of his employee taking a nap in his office couch, he understands the power of SLEEP 😴😂

[@BlazePiffington]

“I can sleep when I’m dead hurr durr” What if lack of sleep is killing you? Awesome podcast, stellar topic.

[@ssiddarth]

Yup, the level of cringe is off the charts when someone says that line 😂

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

I remember someone who used to say that to me, as if it was a bragging right, and as if you were a wuss if you wanted sleep....I don't miss him

[@JFlynn1207]

This attitude is easy to find in work culture. I try to speak with people close to me to get away from it but.... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@rafaszopa2955]

I remember some motivational speech when I think it was 50 cent that said that sleep is for broke people xd

[@firewalk312]

what if it isn't?

[@Milan-mh4nc]

Quitting caffeine is the best thing I've done for my sleep. You don't need that shit when you eat and sleep well

[@secnarfyerom]

I noticed that the older I got the more the caffeine interfered with my sleep. In college I could drink a pot of coffee and sleep just fine. Now in my 70's even one cup of coffee in the morning keeps me tossing and turning until 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. I've given it up totally.

[@ChrisB...]

Switched to green tea a few weeks ago as a way to cut down on the caffeine. I had one coffee the other day and it made me feel ill.

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

Please discuss the hormone that keeps u asleep too overide the urge 2 get up to pee!

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

Please discuss the circadian rhythm

[@garrettk7166]

Why not both? Eating & sleeping well... plus caffeine :)

[@keenansubramoney4920]

My whole family thought I was lazy , but I realized that my internal metrics for sleep were off , this man Mathew Walker helped me operate in society again. Before I couldn’t make morning meetings and I even remember staying up for 24H periods without sleep. I’m a lot more healthy now.

[@21972012145525]

What did you do specifically

[@tashaaliya]

When he got so excited about racing in his little Mazda MIATA... I love this man.

[@lockenessmotorsports818]

Not got to that part yet, he's got an mx5 that's even better

[@SchgurmTewehr]

He is also featured in a Ted-series where he makes short videos about sleep with a lot of facts. The series is called “Sleeping with science”

[@christinehague9885]

Sleeping with science

[@barryminor616]

Thank You for the sleep tips "Sleeping with science'😴😴😴🍯

[@Movtail]

I gotta be honest here Rich. That was the best damn podcast you have released in months and I love roll-on. Matthew Walker's so good at explaining sleep and your questions are spot on. I even forwarded this video to my slack fitness channel so expect some new fans!

[@wenzhiquan]

I'm an interior architecture student and I've been sleeping 3-4 hours a night for the past 4 weeks since I started my new full-time job. Definitely needed this as I am literally commenting on this video while cramming to finish my projects for the semester. My goal is to improve my sleep and overall health moving forward. Thank you Rich and Matthew

[@EvoraGT430]

According to Walker's book, you'll get better grades if you sleep more and cram less.

[@garrettk7166]

@@EvoraGT430 Exactly. Isn't it because the extra sleep helps create deeper connections with the material.. thus better understanding and memory of said material, which would reduce the NEED for cramming. It's been awhile since I've read Matthew's book, so I could be off-base.

[@barryminor616]

Sleep RECOVERY well my FRIENDs assisting FRIENDs surTHRIVAL together 💤😴

[@barryminor616]

@@EvoraGT430 fantastic read WHY WE SLEEP SLEEP RECOVERY WELL FRIENDS

[@Ben-ld1qi]

Yesssssssss perfect, thank you! Literally nothing more satisfying than laying in bed and falling asleep listening to a podcast with sleep expert Chuck Norris's twin brother.

[@titiavandeneertwegh3170]

😂😂

[@margarett_b]

This was a 3 hours conversation on science which passed by faster than any lecture during my studies. Vastly inspiring, deeply interesting and incredibly practical - I am ready to optimize even more aspects of my sleep now ;D . Lots and lots of love for both of you guys. I could honestly listen for a week straight(with some sleep breaks!)! Stay safe and have a great week ahead!

[@YKKY]

When Rich asks Matthew about the full moon, and asks "Have you looked at this?"... and then Matthew replies "We have...", I melt :) He is like a sweet school boy who is just revealing a little secret to you, it's so adorable!

[@li1misskates]

Thank you for normalizing my 8:30PM / 5:30AM sleep and wake times!!!

[@johnmurray20]

Are you able to sleep straight through? I genuinely love getting up at 5am but when I go to bed at 9pm I don’t feel like I sleep as well as when I sleep from 11pm to 7am

[@barryminor616]

WE alll are unique with different and similar Sleep requirements

[@PadmaDorjee]

This is the single most CRUCIAL video on KZbin and all humans of any age need to watch it, especially parents. I am making huge changes in my home tonight with my family. Thank you so much for creating this Rich🏆

[@EntirelyHonest]

AWESOME guest! I heard Matthew on joe rogan time ago, bought his book and really have made sleep a priority in my life. Can't thank Matthew enough for his wisdom and also Rich for his master interviewing skills! Sleep well folks!

[@barryminor616]

Bee our own Sleep HEALthcare GeniUS LIFEstyle Gurus

[@EntirelyHonest]

@@barryminor616 Not sure what you mean here Barry :P

[@debveve2839]

I've seen a lot of Rich's podcasts but this one might just be my favorite one of all. Dr. Walker is such a brilliant mind, gentle man, and beautiful soul, delivering extremely important info. Bravo!

[@MattShubert]

This is by far one of the best episodes of RRP, I usually just tune into Roll On or the more running/athlete-focused eps as I find the wellness and health-related episodes often too preachy or out of touch. But this episode is some amazing content, absolutely jam-packed with real applicable information from someone who knows his area and explains it extremely well. I wish every human being could set aside 3 hours of their life to listen, really LISTEN, to what Dr. Walker is saying, because I don't know how else a true cultural paradigm shift would ever happen to allow for a world that makes room for proper sleep. If only society would tune into what scientists are saying...

[@billycrunches8117]

Good morning to all yall waking up to go to work and learning, so productive

[@JamesEdington]

I started getting unfiltered sunlight circa sunrise/sunset daily from Dr. Andrew Huberman's insights. I went from needing Benadryl in order to sleep to sleeping like clockwork nightly; many other health benefits I'm experiencing as well.

[@Arnieman1993]

I've been doing that too, makes a big difference!

[@JohnCrestani]

sleep is 100% the most important thing to keeping my brain at 100%

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

They do more good than the Bill Gates ever could.

[@barryminor616]

Have a great Season my FRIEND assisting FRIENDs to wake UP happier and HEALthier EveryNewDay, 🌺 🍵 🥝🍯🎶⚡🍒

[@vernpayne7082]

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[@beniemanuel2068]

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[@imgaytptk]

😮 how profound

[@NormenGaze]

I love the fact that when I look at this Guy I am certain that he had a f*cking brilliant night of sleep before he went on the podcast!

[@bluebridgepictures]

ever since Rich said in a past pod 'I gottas get this guy on the podcast' when referring to Matthew Walker I have been so looking forward to it. My fave Sleep Expert with my fave podcast host! This is going to be epic! Thank you!!!!!!!

[@whitelightningheart]

Matthew's voice is like a lullaby. What an amazing podcast. Really helped me to understand the fundamentals of sleep and its importance. Thank you.

[@Weesson]

I would love him to talk about how we’re sleeping such as bed vs floor sleeping. For most of human history, we weren’t using beds. The mattress industry thinks we need these expensive beds for better sleep but it most likely causing us to have worse sleep

[@TheAbsoluteSir]

You don't think our ancestors would sleep in the softest spot they possibly could whenever it was available? Even if not, not everything we used to do is what we should do, although sometimes that is true. We never took supplements but some things we can only get through supplementation.

[@Weesson]

@@TheAbsoluteSir softest spot, I would say, only consisted of dirt, grass, leaves, and maybe simple fabrics but those things all together are more firm than any bed and healthier compared to a bed today. Bed’s today can be complicated. Not to mention the amount of Volatile organic compounds, toxic compounds, molds and particles beds release/carry, definitely don’t help with our health or sleep. The more we deviate from our ancestors the sicker we get, but avoiding to take a b12 pill or supplements because “our ancestors didn’t do that” is really unnecessary and wouldn’t improve anyone’s quality of health to a significant degree so I definitely agree with that. People who take ancestral lifestyles to heart need to take into consideration today’s problems and think logically. We need a b12 pill, but we don’t necessarily need a mattress

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

There is no value to floor sleeping. It is of poor quality even with foam materss. You would notice that when you go camping.

[@katie8325]

For most of human history people died of many infectious diseases we can cure today. Just because people did it in the past doesn’t automatically mean it’s better than what we do today…

[@rulouri]

@@katie8325 Yeah, really it doesn’t mean that what people used to do was necessarily better. But people dying of infections in the past, and the level of uncomfortableness in a tent aren’t quite arguments. Japan still sleeps on floor beds, as a lot of other people around the world. A lot of things have changed and this may be one of them so I find that to be a really interesting question. People behave differently because the environment was completely different. Think about electricity. Maybe they had quite limited options to entertain themselves during the night. Think about having to be physical as hell all day long catering for animals, working the land, doing laundry by hand and so on. Maybe if we had to live like this, the softness and fluffiness of the mattress would be the last thing on our mind. Still, people tried to make themselves comfortable for millennia using whatever materials they could get from their surroundings, and a lot of them adapted to conditions that ma seem completely improper to us today.

[@trishalynn624]

I LOVED this episode. I could listen to Matthew Walker talk for 10 hours straight. Such a soothing voice. He should have his own podcast. 💕

[@kasperchristensen8416]

Already one of my all time favorite RR podcast episodes!

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

me too

[@amylinville5942]

I love all your podcasts but this is the one I shared with my family and friends! I can’t get over the wealth of information and knowledge Matthew has regarding sleep, dreams and the brain itself. I could listen to this podcast over and over again! Thanks for bringing him on your show… I’m going to get his book now 👍

[@JFlynn1207]

I've been watching the podcast for about a year now. I've dug into some older episodes based on the guests. Gotta say, this is my favorite conversation so far. Thanks so much for the discussion guys.

[@barryminor616]

alllll the small things are not small Sleep RECOVERY well my FRIENDs

[@JackCarver_Reporting_in]

Thank you for all your work Rich. I hope you continue for a long time. All that you do has culminated into great shows like this one and these have educated me so much I couldn't thank you enough. Take care of yourself.

[@thefreelife]

Just wow. These two speakers…truly incredible. Cadence, articulation, content…masterfully woven into one immensely informative and enjoyable conversation. Keep on keeping on Rich Roll and Matthew Walker. Inspiring.

[@brendafarris7350]

This is one of my very favorite interviews that you have done! And I do love so many of them, that's saying a lot! I loved loved loved his book! So much good information we can all learn from! Excited to have him on your show again.

[@raydkii]

I have to wonder whether lack of sleep causes poor mental health or if poor mental health causes lack of sleep and does it become a viscious cycle. I'll learn more after listening to the rest of this show I'm sure!

[@meman6964]

Wonder how many crimes are committed by someone who really needs some good sleep

[@quinndeluna8032]

It is a vicious cycle, they both magnify each other

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

It is bidirectional. And yes, there is research on the effects of sleep and mental disorders. The worst effects are for the folks with the most devastating mental illnesses such as bipolar disorders and schizophrenia and major depression. Well studied. For years.

[@andriajaggi3177]

I had no idea how absolutely important sleep is for health!!! Thank you so much Rich Roll and Mathew Walker!!!

[@chewysponge]

Wow! This is one of the most mesmerizing 3 hour podcasts I've ever listened to. Extremely fascinating. Thanks so much, Rich & Mathew.

[@anugandhi3599]

The only time I sat down and watched 3 hours in one go. Going to rewatch soon, thanks Rich for great interviewing and covering everything!

[@WeedaHamdan]

Wow!! Enchanting, enlightening, and a life-changing 3hr episode. Must must listen. Thank you, Rich, for hosting Dr. Walker! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@EvoraGT430]

"Why we sleep" is a fantastic book.

[@billycrunches8117]

Life changer🙌🏾

[@sonals2021]

Unless it puts me to sleep, it ain't! 😴 Lol

[@sleepsmartsmashstress740]

And if you read the book then answer the why I am a sleep researcher and I dont know why we sleep

[@sandrakunzler2373]

Rich Roll this was epic! So much wisdom from two truly inspiring men!

[@marshmccarthy]

It's amazing how this 3 hour podcast can literally change your life.

[@nathanwelbourne116]

This is easily one of the best episodes of the podcast I have ever heard! I had no idea how critical sleep was to good health and the way you both broke down the science and the facts and figures behind how critical sleep is to one’s overall health is amazing. I definitely will be revisiting some of the topics you guys have discussed and looking into certain ways to achieve better sleep.

[@badge2112]

I read the book a couple of months ago and found it fascinating and found this podcast even more fascinating! Matthew is so passionate about such an important subject!!

[@johomusic]

Beautiful, brilliant, captivating, interesting, crucial and so much more. We definitely want a part 2! Thank you for this insightful talk.

[@Alykat736]

For a couple of years i used a high end very clean pre-workout that had green tea caffeine in it. That was my only caffeine each day, 75-100 mg. Since I eliminated it (bc i started getting pms for the 1st time in my life and caffeine was the only thing I changed in my diet) Within 2 days off It I noticed more clarity/clear mind, my body felt really clean again, and my sleep depth (stages 3-4) has been getting better & i’m waking up less overnight and able to fall back to sleep right away, And I have an underlying feeling of well-being at all times when I tune in to myself which I never noticed when I had caffeine daily! I just feel the inner happiness again. Just that little bit of caffeine daily over time was jacking up my nervous system and effecting my experience of life. I had no idea it was that powerful until I got it out of my system 😲

[@Infoseek777]

Nice..... Im really thinking about cutting caffeine from my life....

[@Alykat736]

@@Infoseek777 The PMS scared me enough to make me do it. Apparently 90% of humans don’t have the enzyme or enough of it in their body that breaks down caffeine and that’s why it reeks havoc in other areas. The only negative I’ve experienced , and it’s getting better, is my endurance isn’t as great as it was when I was using caffeine. But once the adrenals heal I’m sure I’ll be back to where I was.

[@taracotta4246]

wow, thank you, this should be broadcast in every school so the next generation has this awareness

[@luluzhao2710]

Such a humble professor. So pleasant to listen to. Thanks for sharing great insight into healthy habits of sleep.

[@SchgurmTewehr]

I bought my father Matthew’s book “Why we sleep”, and he loves it!

[@nithindhamu]

This is gold standard of podcast. Thank you Mr Rich and Dr Walker :)

[@repurposeyou]

Damn this was just such a great episode. We are in a serious crisis of sleep deprivation. I can't think of one person in my life that's mastered sleep. Everyone always seems tired, dark circles under the eyes, etc. Loved this episode!

[@melaniegale7407]

This was so worth the three hours listen. Thank you both for such an informative and honest look at sleep and the barriers our society put up (especially our teens) that hinder sleep. It has certainly made me consider my evening priorities a bit differently!

[@Dr.RBZultrarunningnewbie]

I read Matthew's book last year - changed my life for sure and how I think about sleep!

[@Alice_Walker]

I loved Matt's book so much when I first read it a few years ago I have bought at least five more copies since and just keep giving them away when they come back to me. Listening to this and the Huberman podcast is getting me excited about sleep again after I let some bad habits creep in. Absolute legend of a guest/episode! When I follow all Matt's advice, after about a fortnight I feel amazing. Particularly my memory, recognition, emotional resilience, willpower and general brain power gets so good 👌🏻

[@MrSharkman19]

what a humble and kind man

[@Mr_thinker86]

Dr. Walker is so clear and concise with everything he says. Everybody should watch this at least once.

[@GreenTurtle181]

What a fabulously interesting subject delivered by the most informed, passionate, sweet guy. Thank you Rich. Life changing.

[@nelly99100]

This was so good. I've learnt more during these three hours than I have for a long time. You are both gifts and thank you for what you both contribute to the community. Time to focus more on my sleep and lift all my health boats. Got into this video after hearing Matthew on Sam Harris' Making Sense podcast. Thank you. I am very grateful to both of you... Cheers Brad from Australia

[@lhmccool67]

Holy sh*t! This explains SO MUCH about SO MANY DIFFERENT STRUGGLES in my life... And I'm just under an hour into this! Just yesterday I told my therapist that I was beginning to see that a poor night's sleep was the trigger for soooo many things. Now, to listen to the whole interview and find the steps I can take to get more rest! Thanks so much for this! 🙌

[@ccburro1]

I started Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia a couple of weeks ago. It can take some time to change the habits/behavior (diverse) that result in bad sleep. More therapists are being trained on this because such a high percentage of people have crappy sleep, which is bad news for mental health. Given the large number of people with dysfunctional sleep, a sleep assessment of some kind should be included in the initial assessment of anyone with depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health problems/conditions.

[@radovan242]

Absolutely fascinating stuff. What an insight into this subject and the importance of sleep. I knew that this was going to be a longer interview than normal!

[@xhescuka]

I listened this podcast for all its 3 hours. LOVED LOVED LOVED IT

[@VictorDuvi]

Finally the podcast I was waiting for!!

[@tme0966]

This podcast was so informative and so incredibly helpful. Awesome guest.

[@user-uf8ez9pq5p]

Rich, Dr. Walker was a delight to listen to! Excellent topic and so fascinating (which was enhanced with his enthusiasm and humility). Thank you for having him as a guest.

[@pmartbrown]

I’m also listening to the Huberman Podcast. An amazing view on the brain, with the first couple podcasts specifically on sleep. He nails down some of the neurological points that are not fully covered here.

[@veganfortheanimals6994]

Wow, Rich and Matthew, this is fascinating. I've been really tuning into improving my sleep as I've gotten older. I haven't finished this podcast yet, but I wish I knew this stuff many years ago, it would have done me so much good.....but enjoying my new attitude towards sleep

[@ssiddarth]

Was eagerly waiting for Matt to be on the podcast, great one Rich. Highly informative, Thank you ❤️ And the Video & Sound quality are epic 👌

[@jennyjeong5092]

Such a beautiful and informative episode!!! I cannot believe this was almost three hours long. So entertaining. Thank you so much, both of you♥︎

[@angi334]

This was incredibly enlightening and I can't wait to read the book!

[@terrileeg03]

I’m so grateful for Dr. Walker’s transparency about his own struggles with sleep and his own catastrophizing while laying in the dark of the night. I’m 59 years old and I’ve struggled with insomnia ever since I found out I have a copy of the APOE4 gene. I lay in bed at night visualizing the Tao tangles wrapping themselves around my brain. Do yourselves a favor and don’t allow yourself to find out whether you have that particular gene…just presume you do (25% of the population does) and change your lifestyle habits accordingly.

[@KS-ic5ox]

My favorite book and one of my favorite people! One of the most profound changes I made in my life was to make sleep my priority. And as Matt always says "it has been magical".

[@gracehom9350]

I needed to hear this for sure, and while I found it stressful at times, it was a great reminder to make sleep a bigger priority. Thank you, another amazing podcast!!

[@Lolipop59]

Why did you find this stressful ?

[@adrianaholman9861]

A mind blowing podcast. Thank you! I will be reading the book for sure.

[@fernandoperezc.7036]

H-o-l-y Mackerel!!! To think that there was a time when I thought whatever I wanted to accomplish had to be carving time off of my sleep. Thanks Rich and Dr Walker.

[@barryminor616]

Now WE know

[@Radari01]

You rock ! Thank you for inviting Matthew ...when is due part two?.Amasing konversation i really enjoy listening

[@sandybayes]

I would love to see a study done on people who live in the “Blue Zones”, (the longest living people) to see if their sleep patterns follow what Dr Walker has described as maximum patterns of sleep quality.

[@asoiseth]

I LOVED this episode and loved the length and depth, bring it on.

[@veganjilly]

Matthew Walker is amazing! Please have him back on the show!

[@stillholding4975]

Rich, you're a great interviewer. It's clear that your goal is to get the most out of your guests. Unlike other hosts who insist on inserting their own narrative into the discussion. Much appreciated 👍

[@northsouth252]

Tell you what helps me sleep. Matthew Walker talking....what a voice. Great podcast. Thank you.

[@mariannewolf57]

Amazing content! Will watch this one again for sure. Thanks a lot, Dr. Walker and Rich Roll!

[@JaneASmyth]

Excellent show! Thank you both! I’m glad I listened to the end; the info about how sleep trackers actually can cause sleep issues gave me some comfort. I had to stop using mine for that very reason! I thought there was something wrong with me, so I’m glad to hear it’s not uncommon! lol This was a terrific episode. I’ve ordered the book and look forward to learning even more. Thanks as always for a great experience!

[@foznewloove2013]

big fan of the podcast I always listen when I drive back from work, i have learn a lot of thing from your podcast thank you rich

[@suedixon147]

Only a third way through but I LOVE this ..I’ve been saying for years about craziness of our health professional being expected to go with no sleep!

[@mickkali]

Thank you for a tremendously helpful (and scary if you are a terrible sleeper..me) show!! Great interviewer and such an extraordinary trustworthy and humble guest. ❤️❤️❤️

[@quicknotesmedia9540]

Fantastic podcast. I purchased the book in two versions, audio and physical. Thank you. A very valuable video.

[@timpratt2725]

This is a wonderful man great communicator and seems to really care about people's well being thank you

[@dianeleirer9878]

I vote “yes” for Matthew Walker to return for another podcast. Thank you to both of you.

[@anitajulaniya1959]

Such a fantastic session! Many thanks for sharing so much knowledge, freely and genuinely helping. A very informative video and need of the hour to enjoy more of this beautiful life. Regards.

[@tomflannery3607]

Possibly the most informative thing I've ever watched/seen...

[@lloydchristmas4547]

A lot of this is bad news to me, but it's such important and even exciting information. I'm going to get Dr. Walker's audiobook now. I'm very much looking forward to drastically improving my sleep, which may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia. Thank you Rich, for always having such interesting and insightful guests.

[@beckystevens3506]

This is the best pod cast ever. It cracks me up how many 25 cent words rich uses.

[@justinpettit3432]

I read a book on dreams that said the guy who named Rem sleep almost named it jerky eye movement sleep and it would've been called Jem sleep

[@innerstrengthcheck]

Thank you for an incredible discussion! Walking myself back into good sleep habits and doubling down with (or perhaps against) my hypochondriasis about insomnia and sleep. With the combination of ADHD, bipolar and our modern technological environment, I find it very hard to get quality sleep, always have done.