Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon are back today to answer more of your excellent questions with their latest AMA installment - #8! They begin by delving into the intriguing world of lucid dreaming, explaining how it enables dreamers to become aware and even control their dreams, and move on to discussing the scientific methods used to study lucid dreaming, such as ... Show More
Jan 12
Ask Me Anything Part 24: Tinnitus, SAD, Sleep Divorce, and Vaccines
Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon return with another AMA episode where they answer such listener questions as how sleep loss amplifies tinnitus and how Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts circadian rhythm. They also reveal that sleep restriction slashes vaccine-induced antibody product ... Show More
49m 38s
Nov 2024
Lucid Dreaming: The Bonkers World Inside Our Minds
Some people can control their dreams. While they're fast asleep: they fly, create new worlds, live other lives. But Wendy isn't one of them. So in today's episode, Wendy and the Science Vs team find a scientifically approved method to try to lucid dream. We test it out — and biza ... Show More
46m 11s
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
Sep 2025
Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep: What You Need to Know with Diane Macedo
In this episode, Diane Macedo unlocks the secrets to better sleep as she shares what you need to know. From her personal experiences with sleep challenges, she shares something counterintuitive: how sleep isn't something we do, it's something that happens when we stop trying so h ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2024
125. Kristen Holmes: WHOOP’s Principal Scientist Reveals Game-Changing Research
Could sleep consistency, not duration, be the hidden key to elite performance? In this conversation with WHOOP's Global Head of Performance & Science, Kristen Holmes, we uncover revolutionary findings that are reshaping our understanding of sleep science. Together, we dive deep i ... Show More
1h 9m
Mar 2023
Sleep - Dr. Dan Pardi - Neuroscience
<p>Today we have Dr. Dan Pardi, sleep researcher at Stanford and Leiden University and CEO of <a href="https://www.humanos.me/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);">humanOS.me</a> with us to discuss what we can learn about the sleep patterns of hunter-gatherers. If you love sleep scienc ... Show More
1h 43m
Oct 2023
Ep 83 // How To Fix Your Sleep
<p>In this episode of the Fitness Stuff (for normal people) podcast, we dive DEEP into the realm of sleep - its importance, the repercussions of neglecting it, and the science-backed solutions to ensure a rejuvenating night's rest. Ever wondered why decision-making feels impa ... Show More
1h 41m
Feb 2025
What Your Sleep Is Trying To Tell You: How To Fix Your Sleep Problems, Reset Your Brain & The Difference Between Fatigue and Tiredness with Guy Leschziner #528
Did you know that up to 40% of adults in Western countries struggle to get enough sleep?
While some societies have historically never even had a word for insomnia, our modern world has created an epidemic of sleep problems, which affect not only our creativity, empathy, appetite ... Show More
1h 46m
Jan 2024
Episode 31: The Neuroscience of Dreams
Dreams are both scientifically fascinating and universal. Everyone dreams, at every age and they are often nonsensical, complex, and deeply subjective. How can you quantify something so personal in the activity of cells, circuits, and systems?Let's find out together!Please rate, ... Show More
23m 1s