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Walker is the author of&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;and international bestseller&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams-ebook/dp/B06ZZ1YGJ5/?tag=offsitoftimfe-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams</a>&nbsp;which was recently listed by Bill Gates as one of his top five books of the year. His TED Talk, “<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sleep is Your Superpower</a>,” has garnered more than 17 million views.&nbsp;He has received numerous funding awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences. In 2020, Walker was awarded the Carl Sagan Prize for Science Achievements. Walker’s research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. He has been featured on numerous television and radio outlets including CBS’ “60 Minutes,” National Geographic Channel, NOVA Science, NPR, and the BBC. He is also the host of the 5-star-rated podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Matt Walker Podcast</a>,&nbsp;which is all about sleep, the brain, and the body.Please enjoy!*This episode is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LMNT</a>!&nbsp;What is LMNT? It’s a&nbsp;<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">delicious, sugar-free electrolyte drink mix</a>. I’ve stocked up on boxes and boxes of this and usually use it 1–2 times per day.&nbsp;<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LMNT</a>&nbsp;is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or Paleo diet. 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I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.athleticgreens.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AG</a>&nbsp;further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system.&nbsp;Right now,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.athleticgreens.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athletic Greens</a>&nbsp;is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.athleticgreens.com/tim" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AthleticGreens.com/Tim</a>&nbsp;to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and ten free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase!&nbsp;That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens 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#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep

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