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.
The Matt Walker Podcast is on a mission to explain the science of sleep in a way that everyone can understand. From host Dr. Matthew Walker comes a podcast that explores a scientific discussion on sleep. Walker is passionate about sleep. He's a professor of neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. And he's also the director of its sleep research center. Between all that, he releases a new episode of the podcast twice a month.
Walker makes it clear this podcast is his own, not a product of the university. That means listeners will hear only his opinions, research, and perspectives. His main goal with the podcast is to share his passion for the science of sleep. He wants listeners to learn how to get better sleep and understand sleep. Walker is direct with listeners—he might not be able to improve someone's sleep efficiency or help them get a good night of sleep. But he can help them better understand sleep.
Listeners will hear 15-20 minute monologues from Walker per episode. But often, if a particular subject calls for it, he'll release multi-episode series. His series on sleep and alcohol spans two episodes; his insomnia series lasts seven. Other topics fit into single episodes, making for quick but informative listens.
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