Essentials: Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
Description
This is the second episode of Huberman Lab Essentials — short episodes (approximately 30 minutes) focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past Huberman Lab episodes.
This Essentials episode offers insights into what makes us sleepy, helps us sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a wide range of tools for anyone looking to improve their sleep and wakefulness, with the science and reasoning behind each tool explained.
Essentials will be released every Thursday, and our full-length episodes will still be released every Monday.
Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction to Huberman Lab Essentials
00:00:18 Understanding Sleep & Wakefulness
00:01:11 The Role of Adenosine & Caffeine
00:03:45 Circadian Rhythms & the Importance of Light
00:04:54 Morning Light Exposure & Cortisol
00:06:27 Sponsor: AG1
00:16:14 Evening Light Exposure & Melatonin
00:18:08 : Sponsor: Eight Sleep
00:19:47 Managing Light Exposure for Better Sleep
00:28:03 The Benefits of Naps & Yoga Nidra
00:29:06 Sponsor: ROKA
00:34:38 Supplements for Sleep & Wakefulness
00:38:42 Conclusion & Final Thoughts
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