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Jul 2024
1h 14m

#78 - Sleep & Relationships with Dr. Wen...

DR. MATT WALKER
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The Science of Shared Sleep: Dr. Wendy Troxel on Bedtime and Relationships This week, Matt is joined by Dr. Wendy Troxel the celebrated sleep and behavioral scientist whose book, Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep, highlights the significant impact of sleep on relationships. Revealing that 61% of adults sleep with a partner, Dr. Troxel ... Show More
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