S17E7 - "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker (ep. 222)

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, r...