Sleep is not just important for our physical health but for our mental and emotional health too. The brain can literally re-wire negative memories when we sleep.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
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Nov 6
BITESIZE | How To Change The Way You Breathe For Less Stress, More Energy & Better Sleep | James Nestor #694
Breathing is something we all do automatically, so it's easy to assume we're doing it well. But what if one of the simplest ways to improve your sleep, energy levels and stress wasn't a gadget, a retreat, or a prescription. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 644 of the podcast with ... Show More
21m 33s
Nov 4
What Children in War Zones Can Teach Us About Hope, Healing and Human Kindness with Dr Alexandra Chen #693
A note from Dr Chatterjee: this episode includes descriptions of the humanitarian impact of war, including death, serious injury, violence and suicidal thoughts. You may find them distressing so please listen with care. How do you help a child heal while they’re living in a war z ... Show More
1h 38m
Oct 30
BITESIZE | Why Modern Relationships Feel So Hard (And What We've Been Getting Wrong) | Alain de Botton #692
We live in a culture that often celebrates the ‘perfect’ relationship but does little to prepare us for the reality of long-term commitment. Modern life is filled with idealised images of love and marriage – but the truth, as today’s guest suggests, is far more human, messy and u ... Show More
25m 26s
May 2024
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Improve Sleep to Boost Mood & Emotional Regulation
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, ... Show More
2h 15m
Feb 2025
#92 - The Healing Powers of Sleep
This week Matt explores dreams, questioning if their specific content matters beyond the normal benefits of REM sleep. This episode examines dreaming's significance for creativity, memory integration, and its role as emotional first aid.The discussion then introduces a "hot off t ... Show More
22m 38s
Oct 2025
How can you improve your sleep for better mental and physical health?
536. Sleep isn't a luxury; it's a foundational deposit in your "mental health bank." In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at why consistent sleep is essential for mood, memory, immunity, and heart health. She looks at the minimum recommended sleep amount and discusses the po ... Show More
14m 2s
Nov 2024
This Is Why You’re Not Sleeping Well—and How to Fix It Fast
Good sleep does more than recharge you—it can improve your mental clarity, mood, and long-term health. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” Dr. Mark Hyman looks back on his conversations with experts Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson, and Dr. Cindy Geyer to explore how light, ... Show More
57m 45s
Jun 2025
Essentials: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode my guest is Dr. Matt Walker, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and host of The Matt Walker Podcast, which focuses on the science and impact of sleep. We explore the importance of sleep a ... Show More
41m 2s
Nov 2024
2770: You Probably Need More Sleep by Tonya Lester on Physical & Mental Well-Being
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Episode 2770:
Sleep is a non-negotiable element of physical and mental well-being, yet too many people still underestimate its impo ... Show More
10m 42s