World Leading Sleep Scientist: Why naps are magic

“Instead of taking a coffee break, take a nap break!” -Professor Gina Poe

Professor Gina Poe is a world renowned neuroscientist who runs Poe Lab at UCLA, which investigates the role of sleep in learning and memory consolidation.

In this episode I ask Gina about the latest science on how to improve and optimise our sleep - with lots of actionable advice.

Stay tuned to find out:
- How to sleep longer and better
- Why naps are good for you - with strategies on how to nap better
- How a lack of sleep can tank your memory
- How long it should take you to fall asleep
- Whether you should be getting a sleep divorce
- If sleep trackers and wearables help, or hurt - and much more

Highlights
0:00 Intro
2:49 How sleep impacts memory
4:51 Why naps are good for you
11:49 Optimal napping strategies
14:10 The stages of sleep
18:01 How deep sleep affects hormones and memory
23:09 The glymphatic system explained
27:01 How to tell you’re getting enough sleep
29:19 How well do wearables measure sleep?
32:35 Should you sleep with your pets?
35:46 The sleep divorce
37:31 How long should you sleep?
39:34 Can you sleep too much?
45:32 Strategies for getting more sleep
48:09 How quickly should you fall asleep?
49:34 Cutting edge sleep research and actionable tips

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