Sleep Your Way Well
Kelly speaks with sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker on the profound importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar and comedian W. Kamau Bell add their perspectives and ask questions about applying Matt’s advice to everyday life with kids, phones, work and stress.
Previews + Extras
Matt Walker Promo Clip
S7 E6 - 1m 20s
Matt Walker speaks on the optimal amount of hours of sleep we should get a night. He then describes a sleep study that compared subjects who were limited to six hours of sleep a night to those who were allowed a full eight hours. After even one night, researchers could distinguish the differences in the two groups’ output and overall mood.
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