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Bad Sleep = Bad Everything
Manage episode 514680200 series 3012945
In this episode, Charles and Dan unpack key insights from The Diary of a CEO conversation with sleep scientist Matthew Walker — exploring how modern life undermines rest, what’s actually happening in your brain while you sleep, and the small, practical changes that can improve energy, focus, and overall well-being.
We discuss:
- Why sleep loss affects every system in the body
- The myths around caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on weekends
- What REM sleep really does for emotional regulation
- Simple steps to build a better nightly routine
Watch the original Diary of a CEO episode featuring Matthew Walker:
🎧 The Science of Sleep – Why You’re Tired All the Time
Listen to all Mindfully Masculine episodes and find more from Charles and Dan at MindfullyMasculine.com
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Why We're So Bad at Sleep (00:01:05)
3. How Evolution and Culture Shaped Rest (00:07:56)
4. Sleep, Work, and Productivity Myths (00:12:31)
5. How Sleep Affects Mood and Relationships (00:21:31)
6. Temperature, Chronotypes, and Sleep Tech (00:24:52)
7. What Society Could Do Differently (00:36:02)
8. Caffeine, Alcohol, and Other Sleep Killers (00:43:42)
9. Action Steps and Takeaways (00:49:15)
10. Closing Thoughts (00:53:10)
205 episodes
Manage episode 514680200 series 3012945
In this episode, Charles and Dan unpack key insights from The Diary of a CEO conversation with sleep scientist Matthew Walker — exploring how modern life undermines rest, what’s actually happening in your brain while you sleep, and the small, practical changes that can improve energy, focus, and overall well-being.
We discuss:
- Why sleep loss affects every system in the body
- The myths around caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on weekends
- What REM sleep really does for emotional regulation
- Simple steps to build a better nightly routine
Watch the original Diary of a CEO episode featuring Matthew Walker:
🎧 The Science of Sleep – Why You’re Tired All the Time
Listen to all Mindfully Masculine episodes and find more from Charles and Dan at MindfullyMasculine.com
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Why We're So Bad at Sleep (00:01:05)
3. How Evolution and Culture Shaped Rest (00:07:56)
4. Sleep, Work, and Productivity Myths (00:12:31)
5. How Sleep Affects Mood and Relationships (00:21:31)
6. Temperature, Chronotypes, and Sleep Tech (00:24:52)
7. What Society Could Do Differently (00:36:02)
8. Caffeine, Alcohol, and Other Sleep Killers (00:43:42)
9. Action Steps and Takeaways (00:49:15)
10. Closing Thoughts (00:53:10)
205 episodes
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