#14: Temperature – Part 2

Matt explores a revolutionary shift in sleep science, identifying the gut microbiome as a secondary control center for rest. He elucidates the bidirectional gut-brain axis, where the Vagus nerve connects trillions of microorganisms to the brainstem, and details how bacterial meta ...  Show more

Examining the $107B burden of insomnia and its link to a 45% increase in cardiovascular risk, Matt dissects a landmark study of 1,348 participants proving that movement is a potent clinical tool. He also explains how yoga adds nearly two hours of sleep by boosting GABAergic activ ...  Show more

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This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers and Cozy Earth. Sleep is one of our most basic human needs, and we’re constantly learning more about how it impacts human health. We’re also learning more about ways to improve it. Light exposure is a big one. From how often and when ...  Show more

Improving the quality of our sleep is arguably the single most effective thing that we can do to reset our brains and recharge our bodies, yet many of us just aren’t getting enough. But what is the optimal amount of sleep and what can we do if we struggle to get enough? I’m delig ...  Show more

For hundreds of years, humans naturally fasted during the nighttime hours. Our bodies function in accordance with the circadian rhythm in every way, including our hormones, digestion, neurotransmitters, and so much more. But in our modern society, we have access to food, light, a ...  Show more