Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake | Episode 2
Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool is described. Please put your questions related to Episodes 1 & 2 in the comments section below so I can address them in Episode 3 "Office Hours". Thank you to our sponsors Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Headspace: https://headspace.com/specialoffer For the full show notes, visit hubermanlab.com. Timestamps (00:03:30): What Is Sleep Really For? (00:06:15): Sleep Hunger (00:09:00): Caffeine: Devil & Angel (00:12:20): Timing Your Sleep Properly (00:14:15): Release Your Hormones (At The Right Times) (00:18:45): (Pineal) Melatonin Waring (00:24:30): Strange Vision Is Good Vision (00:32:50): Blue Light Is Great! (00:37:00): The Real Problem With Smartphones (00:38:30): Blind / Low Vision People (00:39:45): Using Exercise & Food To Set Your Clock (00:42:00): The Power of Sunset (00:45:43): The Healthy Holes In Your Skull (00:48:15): Bad Light (00:51:11): Light Location (00:53:00): Fire / Candlelight (00:54:00): When To Eat (00:54:40): How To Wake Up Earlier (01:08:00): Using The Body To Control The Mind (01:10:00) Drugs & Supplements (01:18:00): Sleep Walking (01:20:00): Office Hours Links to several of the tools mentioned in this episode are listed below. 10 Min Yoga Nidra Script (no cost) 35 Min Yoga Nidra Script (no cost) Research-Supported Hypnosis Scripts Independent Supplement Research Site Note: A special episode devoted to shift workers and jetlag is coming out soon As always, thank you for your interest in science! Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac Disclaimer
