Neuroscientist

Dr. Matthew Walker

UC Berkeley professor of neuroscience and psychology. Author of Why We Sleep. World's leading sleep researcher. Founded the Center for Human Sleep Science.

Known For

Why We SleepSleep research8-hour sleep advocacy

Canon

Alzheimer's as Metabolic Disease ("Type 3 Diabetes")

Circadian Rhythm Alignment Is the Foundation for Sleep, Energy, and Mental Health

Physical Exercise Is the Single Most Effective Lifestyle Intervention

The Gut Is a Second Brain — And It Talks to Your First One

Episodes

#Most Replayed Moment: Sleep Expert On The Truth About Melatonin And MagnesiumJun 26, 2026 #Do THIS to Sleep Through The Night And Never Wake Up Tired AgainJun 2, 2025 #The Sleep Expert: The Shocking New Science of Sleep That Will Change Your Life!May 13, 2024 #The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your SleepApr 15, 2024 #The Most Important Thing You Can Do for Your Health: SleepApr 11, 2024 #Matthew Walker on Sleep, Dreams, and LongevityApr 8, 2024 ##088 The Science of Optimizing Sleep - Special PreviewMar 26, 2024 #298Matthew Walker: Sleep Masterclass — Protocols and New ScienceMar 18, 2024 #47Sleep: the 4 pillars, Alzheimer's risk, and sleep optimizationApr 1, 2019 #1109Episode #1109 - Matthew WalkerApr 25, 2018