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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker ISBN 1501144316
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Matthew Walker ISBN 1501144316
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This book by Matthew Walker has come up 24 times across 4 different shows: Andrew Huberman, Diary of a CEO, Lex Fridman, Tim Ferriss. 13 of those mentions were genuine on-air recommendations, not just passing references. The people who brought it up: Andrew Huberman, Christian Angermayer, Dr. Matt Walker, Lex Fridman, Matthew Walker, Tim Ferriss. The earliest mention we indexed is from 2021-03-15 and the most recent from 2025-11-17. Every occurrence below links to the episode page and to the exact second it was said on YouTube.
"The first sleep book by a leading scientific expert--Professor Matthew Walker, Director of UC Berkeley's Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab--reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better. Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when we don't sleep.
“my life after publishing the book that you're holding changed forever and almost all for the better”— Matthew Walker
The guest here is Matthew Walker: Neuroscientist and professor specializing in sleep, author of the bestseller 'Why We Sleep,' and one of the world's most prominent voices on the science of sleep. Sleep neuroscientist Matthew Walker returns with new research debunking magnesium, the 8-hour myth, and unveils a sleeping pill he actually trusts.
“I really have to tip my hat to Dr Matthew Walker from UC Berkeley for writing the book why we sleep ... he deserves such a token of praise”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Dr. Victor Carrion: Professor and vice chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford and director of the Stanford Early Life Stress and Resilience Program. A leading expert on childhood PTSD and the developer of Cue-Centered Therapy. Stanford psychiatrist Victor Carrion explains how PTSD forms, why he calls it an injury not a disorder, and the customizable toolbox that heals it.
“the one and only Mighty Matt Walker who wrote The Marvelous book why we sleep and uh we went into this topic in depth”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Live audience Q&A (no single guest): An audience at the ICC Theatre in Sydney, Australia asking Dr. Andrew Huberman questions during 'The Brain Body Contract' live event following his lecture. Huberman fields a live Sydney audience Q&A on sleep, naps, the placebo effect, psychedelics, the gut-brain axis, and focus.
“a kind of Mantra that I learned from the great Matt Walker who wrote The Great Book why we sleep”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Live audience (Sydney Opera House): This is a live event Q&A with no formal guest; questions came from the audience at Huberman Lab's 'The Brain Body Contract' event in Sydney, Australia, answered by host Andrew Huberman. Huberman fields a live Sydney Opera House audience Q&A on stress, time perception, jet lag, psychedelics, sleep and finding your passion.
“I came out the gate when I first published um a book and it and I was very dictatorial about it”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Sleep scientist, professor of neuroscience, and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science at UC Berkeley. Author of the bestselling book on sleep and a frequent Huberman Lab guest. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how to structure sleep across the lifespan, nap optimally, and time caffeine for peak alertness.
“to learn more about Dr Walker's research and to learn more about his book and his social media handles please see the links”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley, director of its Center for Human Sleep Science, and author of the bestseller 'Why We Sleep'. One of the world's most prominent sleep researchers. Sleep scientist Matt Walker lays out the conventional sleep-hygiene protocols and the cutting-edge tech for measurably boosting deep and REM sleep.
“he is also the author of the bestselling book why we sleep during the course of the six episode series”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Matt Walker: Dr. Matthew Walker is professor of neuroscience and psychology and director of the Center for Sleep Science at UC Berkeley. He is the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains sleep's biology, what poor sleep does to the body, and the QQRT formula for optimal sleep.
“Matt Walker's seminal book right why we sleep which I really see as the book that shifted a lot of people”— Tim Ferriss
The guest here is Tim Ferriss: Five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author (The 4-Hour Workweek, Body, Chef), pioneering podcaster of The Tim Ferriss Show, startup investor, and major philanthropic funder of psychedelic mental-health research. Tim Ferriss breaks down his system for spotting future trends, learning fast, psychedelic philanthropy, and the personal traumas that shaped his work.
“guest episode with the great Matthew Walker uh who wrote the book why we sleep incredibly important book”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. This is a solo episode. Huberman breaks down the science of mental training and visualization and gives a step-by-step protocol to learn faster.
“I started writing a book that was called why we sleep back in probably about 2014 or 15 and at that point sleep was the neglected stepsister”— Matthew Walker
The guest here is Matthew Walker: Professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley, sleep researcher, and best-selling author of Why We Sleep; one of the world's leading sleep scientists. Sleep neuroscientist Matthew Walker explains why sleep is your life-support system and gives practical hacks for better, deeper rest.
“when I read your book, one of the studies that seemed to hop out to me, maybe I was having a fever dream”— Tim Ferriss
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkeley, sleep researcher, author of 'Why We Sleep,' and host of The Matt Walker Podcast. Sleep scientist Matthew Walker on sex and sleep, why melatonin disappoints, sleep restriction therapy, lucid dreaming, and how sleep cements memory.
“after I finished Why We Sleep, which is a spectacular book. It has as many highlights I think as words in the book in my Kindle notes”— Tim Ferriss
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Neuroscientist, sleep researcher, and author of 'Why We Sleep'; founder of sleep-stimulation startup StimScience and host of The Matt Walker Podcast. Sleep scientist Matthew Walker explains how deep sleep clears Alzheimer's proteins, plus caffeine, cannabis, and sleep-drug effects on sleep architecture.
“so much so that perhaps a dimwit like me can try and write a book that's 130,000 words of facts”— Dr. Matt Walker
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Neuroscientist, sleep researcher, and author of 'Why We Sleep'; founder of sleep-stimulation startup StimScience and host of The Matt Walker Podcast. Sleep scientist Matthew Walker explains how deep sleep clears Alzheimer's proteins, plus caffeine, cannabis, and sleep-drug effects on sleep architecture.
“Dr. Matt Walker, who's an expert sleep researcher out of University of California Berkeley... author of the incredible book Why We sleep.”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, where he translates neuroscience into practical, science-based tools. Andrew Huberman breaks down how caffeine works as both stimulant and powerful reinforcer, and how to time and dose it for peak performance.
“I am a professor of neuroscience at the University of California Berkeley I'm also the author of the book why we sleep”— Matthew Walker
The guest here is Compilation (multiple guests): A buffet-format episode featuring Dr. Matthew Walker (neuroscientist, author of Why We Sleep), Adam Grant (organizational psychologist) interviewing Atul Gawande (surgeon, writer, USAID official), Diana Chapman (conscious leadership coach), Rich Roll (ultra-endurance athlete) interviewing David Goggins (former Navy SEAL). Tim Ferriss curates standout podcast clips on sleep, leadership, drama-free living, and mental toughness from six top thinkers.
“Dr. Walker is a world expert in sleep, runs one of the preeminent laboratories studying sleep and its effects, wrote the incredible book, "Why We Sleep,"”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast, where he translates science into practical health tools. Andrew Huberman breaks down exactly how alcohol damages the brain and body, concluding that the healthiest dose is zero.
“Thanks to the great work of Professor Matt Walker at University of California, Berkeley, and the wonderful book that he wrote, "Why We Sleep,"”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. This is a solo toolkit episode, so the host is the speaker throughout. Huberman's practical, mostly zero-cost toolkit for falling asleep, staying asleep, and shifting your sleep-wake timing using light, temperature, food, exercise, caffeine, and supplements.
“the great Matt Walker's book, Why We Sleep, which is a book that I've read several times and I actually listen to the synopsis”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast, known for translating neuroscience into science-based tools for everyday life. Andrew Huberman breaks down the biology of bipolar disorder, the miraculous discovery of lithium, and which treatments actually work.
“one of the books that I read and found very valuable is Matt Walker, professor at UC Berkeley's book, "Why We Sleep,"”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Dr. Paul Conti: A psychiatrist trained at Stanford and chief resident at Harvard who runs the Pacific Premier Group treating complex trauma, addiction, and psychiatric disorders. He is the author of 'Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic.'. Psychiatrist Paul Conti explains how trauma silently rewires the brain through guilt and shame, and how therapy and even psychedelics can heal it.
“i'm reading a book right now by matt walker why we sleep... matt is a very credible scientist he really knows his neuroscience fantastic book”— Tim Ferriss
The guest here is Richard Wiseman: Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, former professional magician, and author of bestselling books (The Luck Factor, 59 Seconds, Paranormality) with psychology YouTube videos (Quirkology) exceeding 500 million views. Psychologist and magician Richard Wiseman on the science of luck, lying, dreams, the paranormal, and why so many famous studies are myths.
“professor of neuroscience and psychology at berkeley author of why we sleep and the host of a new podcast”— Lex Fridman
The guest here is Matt Walker: Sleep scientist, professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley, author of 'Why We Sleep,' and host of The Matt Walker Podcast. He is one of the world's leading public voices on the science of sleep. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains why we sleep, how dreams build creativity, and whether chasing big dreams justifies wrecking your sleep.
“Dr. Walker is also the author of the international best selling book "Why We Sleep".”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Dr. Matthew Walker: Professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley who runs the Center for Human Sleep Science and authored the international bestseller "Why We Sleep." One of the world's most prominent public communicators on sleep. Sleep scientist Matt Walker breaks down the architecture of sleep and exactly how caffeine, alcohol, supplements, naps, and sex help or wreck it.
“Matt Walker out at Berkeley whose name I'm sure most of you are familiar with. He wrote this wonderful book, "Why We Sleep."”— Andrew Huberman
The guest here is Andrew Huberman: Professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab Podcast. This is a solo 'office hours' toolkit episode with no outside guest. Huberman maps his entire science-based daily protocol from wake-up sunlight and delayed caffeine to 90-minute work blocks, hypnosis, and sleep supplements.
“I don't know the exact number but read why we sleep from Matthew Walker like I think if you sleep two three hours less than you should”— Christian Angermayer
The guest here is Christian Angermayer: German entrepreneur and investor; biggest backer of the psychedelics industry, co-founder of Compass Pathways and atai Life Sciences, and founder of investment firm Apeiron, active in longevity, biotech, AI, space and crypto. Billionaire investor Christian Angermayer on psychedelics, life extension, relentless optimism, and his never-touched-alcohol path to building Compass and atai.
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