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"Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker (ep. 222)

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In this week’s episode, we dive into Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep, exploring how the science of rest impacts our health, performance, and emotional well-being — and why sleep is the foundation of a longer, healthier life.

We uncover how chronic sleep deprivation shortens lifespan and raises the risk of diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. We’ll discuss Walker’s powerful insight that even a single night of poor sleep weakens the immune system, while consistent, quality sleep strengthens our defenses. Additionally, we examine how REM sleep acts like overnight therapy for the brain, reducing anxiety, processing emotions, and restoring mental balance.

We also highlight the role of sleep in learning and performance, showing how deep rest consolidates memory, sharpens creativity, and fuels productivity. Finally, we explore simple, practical sleep hygiene habits — from managing caffeine and screen time to cooling the bedroom and creating calming bedtime rituals — that make better sleep achievable for everyone.

Join us to discover how Why We Sleep offers a transformative roadmap for protecting your health, unlocking your potential, and living with more energy, resilience, and clarity. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that blends cutting-edge science, practical strategies, and the art of truly restorative rest.

I trust that this episode, will prove beneficial to you, your loved ones, and the broader world. As always, I will be sharing several thought-provoking concepts for you to ponder and apply in real-life scenarios in the upcoming days. For those feeling adventurous, there will also be a challenge awaiting your participation!

All the love, all the power, all of the time!

If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski

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Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/8TzUBLj

Mentioned Media:

Circadian Rhythms Quiz (Chronotypes) - https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz?srsltid=AfmBOoqYMYrj8gi5A0Gv7qCeA6JtxPvDsGChaKhBaMcCavH7ejRChrtm

"Morning Habits" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KZxY2y9FXdF2mLEshsSxu?si=d22fdab5fdb6499e

Blue Light Blocking Glasses - https://www.blockbluelight.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=16886153740&utm_content=138395937551&utm_term=block%20blue%20light&gadid=629852002997&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16886153740&gbraid=0AAAAACq4zrho-j1d1ukDPRmWVaF7bBLv6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInMHZlb-AkAMVNZVQBh2t1wl-EAAYASAAEgLIKfD_BwE

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In this week’s episode, we dive into Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep, exploring how the science of rest impacts our health, performance, and emotional well-being — and why sleep is the foundation of a longer, healthier life.

We uncover how chronic sleep deprivation shortens lifespan and raises the risk of diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. We’ll discuss Walker’s powerful insight that even a single night of poor sleep weakens the immune system, while consistent, quality sleep strengthens our defenses. Additionally, we examine how REM sleep acts like overnight therapy for the brain, reducing anxiety, processing emotions, and restoring mental balance.

We also highlight the role of sleep in learning and performance, showing how deep rest consolidates memory, sharpens creativity, and fuels productivity. Finally, we explore simple, practical sleep hygiene habits — from managing caffeine and screen time to cooling the bedroom and creating calming bedtime rituals — that make better sleep achievable for everyone.

Join us to discover how Why We Sleep offers a transformative roadmap for protecting your health, unlocking your potential, and living with more energy, resilience, and clarity. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that blends cutting-edge science, practical strategies, and the art of truly restorative rest.

I trust that this episode, will prove beneficial to you, your loved ones, and the broader world. As always, I will be sharing several thought-provoking concepts for you to ponder and apply in real-life scenarios in the upcoming days. For those feeling adventurous, there will also be a challenge awaiting your participation!

All the love, all the power, all of the time!

If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski

To join the Team: https://tr.ee/JointheTeam

Instagram: / unusual.stories_podcast

TikTok: / unusual.stories_podcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@w.salskicreativeworks

X: https://x.com/wojsalski

Primal.net: @wspodcast

Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/8TzUBLj

Mentioned Media:

Circadian Rhythms Quiz (Chronotypes) - https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz?srsltid=AfmBOoqYMYrj8gi5A0Gv7qCeA6JtxPvDsGChaKhBaMcCavH7ejRChrtm

"Morning Habits" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KZxY2y9FXdF2mLEshsSxu?si=d22fdab5fdb6499e

Blue Light Blocking Glasses - https://www.blockbluelight.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=16886153740&utm_content=138395937551&utm_term=block%20blue%20light&gadid=629852002997&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16886153740&gbraid=0AAAAACq4zrho-j1d1ukDPRmWVaF7bBLv6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInMHZlb-AkAMVNZVQBh2t1wl-EAAYASAAEgLIKfD_BwE

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