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More than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of sleep deprivation, and the chances are you may be one. According to World Sleep Day, \u201cSleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world\u2019s population.\u201d The matter of sleep is so critical that in this episode, Neuroscience Professor and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, exposes the severity of sleep deprivation as so serious that the Guiness Book of World Records no longer allows record setting attempts for sleep deprivation but allows far more extremes. There is a need to highly value sleep and learn tips to improve your sleep health and be more productive in your time awake. Order Matthew Walker\u2019s Book, \u201cWhy We Sleep\u201d: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324/ref\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES: \nSleep Deprivation | Matthew Walker exposes why Guiness Book of World Records banned it [2:58]\nHallucinations | Matthew explains why deprivation of REM causes awakened REM sleep [6:28]\nDreaming | Matthew reveals why we dream and what it does for our conscious life [7:57]\nEmotional First Aid | Matthew explains a new layer of sleep relating to PTSD & noradrenaline [12:04]\nPTSD | Matthew shares how noradrenaline strips emotions away from memory of PTSD [15:33]\nEvolutionary | Matthew on how sleep seems like idiotic behavior but is critical to function\xa0[19:52]\nBrainwashing | Matthew breaks down the glymphatic system that cleanses the brain [24:41]\nNightmares | Tips for minimizing effect nightmares that become nonnormative\xa0[27:51]\nRecontextualize | How to understand the world we live in through dreams biological basis [30:52]\nCBT for Insomnia | Matthew addresses changing behaviors and thought patterns for sleep [32:57]\nSleeping Problems | Reasons for waking in the middle of the night and self-compassion [36:59]\nSleep Inertia | Matthew shares tips for waking up in the morning when it's not your thing [43:02]\nCold showers | Matthew gives the science behind why cold showers are effective waking you [47:34]\xa0\n\nFollow Matthew Walker:\nWebsite: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/\n\nCheck our our Sponsors\nPlant X: Get 15% off your first order with promo code IMPACT at plantx.com\nLMNT: Go to drinkLMNT.com/Impact to try their brand NEW flavor - Watermelon Salt.\nGabi: Get a better insurance with Gabi. It\u2019s totally free to check and there\u2019s no obligation. Go to Gabi.com/impacttheory\nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices