Why do we sleep, how much does it matter, how much sleep do we really need, to what extent do lifestyle factors like coffee, alcohol and technology affect our ability to sleep? Today we’re talking to Matthew Walker, the award winning author of bestseller ‘Why We Sleep’ about sleep, getting to grips with our sleep cycles, the connection between sleep and our ... Show More
Yesterday
Superfood Hype, Collagen, Air Fryers & Hidden Veggie Wins
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we are answering your questions and unpacking some of the biggest wellness trends shaping everyday choices. We start with spirulina. Is it a true superfood or more marketing than substance? We look at what it actually contains, whether it meaningf ... Show More
44m 49s
Mar 2
Fasting Myths, Gut-Boosting Pasta & A Five-Year Brain Boost
This week on The Wellness Scoop, we unpack four headlines shaping how we eat and think about health. A major Cochrane review finds intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than standard calorie-controlled diets, despite its surge in popularity. We explore what th ... Show More
44m 11s
Feb 26
Easy Food Swaps, Snacking Smarter & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements
In this week’s episode, we’re answering your questions on making everyday food choices simpler and more nourishing. We start with micronutrients on plant-heavy diets, including how to think about calcium, magnesium, zinc and iodine across the week without tracking apps, and when ... Show More
32m 46s
Jun 2019
#58 – AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep
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29m 1s
Jun 2021
BITESIZE | Why Sleep Matters (and How to Get More) | Matthew Walker #194
We often think of sleep as the third pillar of health underneath diet and exercise, but Matthew believes sleep is the first pillar on which all others sit.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspiration ... Show More
15m 22s
Jul 2023
How to Sleep Better | Diane Macedo
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>If you're not sleeping well, it's harder to do anything you care about. It's harder to get healthier, to be more focused and produc ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2020
#126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book
<div> <p>In this episode, sleep expert Matthew Walker returns by popular demand to dive deeper into many sleep-related topics, starting with what we've learned about sleep through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic and how sleep impacts the immune system. He then covers topics suc ... Show More
1h 41m