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Matthew Walker

Professor of neuroscience and biomedical engineering at UT Dallas

Every podcast episode featuring Matthew Walker that Attunex has found: 63 interviews and appearances across 37 shows between 2018 and 2026. Most often on Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee (8), The Peter Attia Drive (7) and The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (5). Often in conversation with Steven Bartlett, Lewis Howes and Tim Ferriss. Follow Matthew in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.

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  1. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker Destroys the Biggest Sleep Myths — From 5-Hour Nights to Melatonin Use
    The LIVING Room Podcast | Inside The WNDR Lab

    What if everything you're doing for your health — the diet, the exercise, the supplements — depends on something you may be overlooking every night? Matthew Walker, PhD, neuroscientist, sleep expert,…

    2026-08-12
  2. Most Replayed Moment: Sleep Expert On The Truth About Melatonin And Magnesium
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist, sleep expert and bestselling author known for his research on how sleep impacts the brain, body and longevity. In this moment, he explains the truth about…

    2026-06-26
  3. SLEEPING Can Help You Lose Weight! | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The Daily Motivation

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1476DM Dr. Matthew Walker discusses the fascinating…

    2026-05-26
  4. Master Your Sleep to Master Your Life | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The Daily Motivation

    Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1155 Sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker…

    2025-12-02
  5. No.1 Sleep Expert: Magnesium Isn’t Helping You Sleep! This Sleep Habit Increases Heart Disease 57%
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    No.1 Sleep Expert DR. MATTHEW WALKER reveals how to fix insomnia, reset your circadian rhythm, deepen REM sleep, and why magnesium and melatonin may be hurting your sleep. Dr Matthew Walker is a…

    2025-11-17
  6. Matthew Walker: Promoting Our Sleep Health
    Ground Truths

    My conversation with Matthew Walker, PhD on faculty at UC Berkeley where he is a professor of neuroscience and psychology , the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, and has a…

    2025-06-14
  7. Sleep Expert Matthew Walker: Do THIS to Sleep Through The Night And Never Wake Up Tired Again
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    How well did you sleep last night? Do you wake up feeling rested? Today, Jay welcomes renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and bestselling author Dr. Matthew Walker to unpack the profound…

    2025-06-02
  8. From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower
    The Rich Roll Podcast

    Dr. Matthew Walker is a world-renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and the bestselling author of “Why We Sleep.” In this conversation, we explore sleep not as a passive state, but as the biological…

    2025-05-22
  9. Dr. Matthew Walker - Why We Sleep
    Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen

    Chrissy welcomes Dr. Matthew Walker, the renowned University of California Berkeley neuroscientist and sleep expert, to explore the science of sleep. In this episode, Dr. Walker shares critical…

    2025-03-13
  10. How Sleep Rewires Your Brain, Balances Your Hormones & Extends Your Life | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The Dr. Hyman Show

    We all know sleep is important, but most of us don’t realize just how much it shapes our health—from metabolism and heart function to emotional well-being and even social connections. In this episode…

    2025-02-05
  11. The Science Of Perfect Sleep - Dr Matthew Walker - #883
    Modern Wisdom

    Dr. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkley, and author. Many of the mental and physical challenges you might be facing could have a surprisingly simple solution: more sleep. But…

    2024-12-30
  12. Matthew Walker, PhD. - How To Master Sleep, Cure Chronic Sleep Issues, & Make Every Area Of Your Life Better
    The Bossticks

    #744: On today's episode we are sitting down with Matthew Walker, PhD. He is a Professor of Neuroscience & Psychology at UC Berkeley, including the Founder & Director of their Center for Human Sleep…

    2024-08-26
  13. Going Deep on Sleep and Well Being with Dr. Matt Walker, W. Kamau Bell and Maya Shankar
    Kelly Corrigan Wonders

    Quick afternoon nap? Gummies before bed? Hitting snooze? Here’s a thorough look at how to get our sleep right with one of the world’s most informed sleep experts: Dr. Matthew Walker . Why? Sleep is…

    2024-05-14
  14. GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep
    Huberman Lab

    This is episode 2 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of…

    2024-04-10
  15. GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs
    Huberman Lab

    In this episode 1 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., professor of neuroscience and psychology and founder of the Center for Human Sleep Science at the University of…

    2024-04-03
  16. #088 The Science of Optimizing Sleep - Special Preview
    FoundMyFitness

    Become a FoundMyFitness premium member to get access to exclusive episodes, emails, live Q+A's with Rhonda and more Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot If you've been following FoundMyFitness…

    2024-03-26
  17. Moment 141: What Coffee Is REALLY Doing To Your Sleep!: Matthew Walker
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    In this moment, sleep expert and author of ‘Why We Sleep’, Matthew Walker discusses the 3 main reasons why caffeine is so terrible for sleep. Firstly, is that the impact of caffeine lasts long after…

    2023-12-22
  18. BITESIZE | This Type of Sleep Can Improve Mental Health | Professor Matthew Walker #409
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    Sleep is not just important for our physical health but for our mental and emotional health too. The brain can literally re-wire negative memories when we sleep. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my…

    2023-12-08
  19. The Paradox of Sleep with Matthew Walker
    StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

    What happens when we go to sleep? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly break down the mystery of why we sleep, time dilation in dreams, circadian rhythms, and sleeping in…

    2023-10-27
  20. Sleep Expert Reveals How You Can Optimize Your Brain with These Simple Hacks | Matthew Walker (Replay)
    Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

    [Original air date: April 22, 2021]. The matter of sleep is so critical that in this episode, Neuroscience Professor and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, exposes the severity of sleep deprivation as…

    2023-09-25
  21. Matthew Walker: Sleep REALLY Matters
    Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

    Author of a best-selling book called Why We Sleep, and host of the Matt Walker Podcast, he’s become the go-to expert on everything to do with sleep, from how it keeps both mind and body healthy to…

    2023-09-12
  22. WHY YOU MUST QUIT ALCOHOL (Andrew Huberman, Jordan Peterson, Matthew Walker)
    The Neuro Experience

    ❌ 100% FREE VIDEO TRAINING (2025) ❌ New Method To Control Alcohol in 48 Hours ➡️ https://www.soberclear.com/video/?el=ecvoldyt ⬅️ ACCESS HERE (NEW 2025 VERSION) In today's video I will be sharing…

    2023-08-18
  23. Dream Sleep Is Emotional First Aid | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The School of Greatness

    The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.com – Sleep is the foundation we give ourselves to pursue our goals vigorously, and today’s guest is perfectly suited to…

    2023-07-29
  24. Moment 112 - Want To Sleep Better? Listen To This: Matthew Walker
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    It seems that it is harder and harder to get a good nights sleep in the modern world, despite the miraculous benefits of sleep becoming increasingly known. In this moment the sleep expert himself Dr.…

    2023-06-02
  25. Matthew Walker: The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert (The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED!)
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    You know how important sleep is just from the personal experience of making it through the day after a bad night’s sleep. But what if you were told that sleep was the single most important thing you…

    2023-03-09
  26. #654: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep Continued — The Hidden Dangers of Melatonin, Tools for Insomnia, Enhancing Learning and Sleep Spindles, The Upsides of Sleep Divorce, How Sleep Impacts Sex (and Vice Versa), Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, The
    The Tim Ferriss Show

    Brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, Magic Spoon delicious low-carb cereal, and LinkedIn Marketing Solutions marketing platform with 800M+…

    2023-02-08
  27. #650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affe
    The Tim Ferriss Show

    Brought to you by Eight Sleep’s Pod Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, Athletic Greens all-in-one supplement, and LMNT electrolyte supplement. Matthew Walker, PhD…

    2023-01-19
  28. Best of 2022: Conversations of the Year
    The Knowledge Project

    The Knowledge Project closes 2022 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews from 10 of the most downloaded and acclaimed episodes of 2022, this collection…

    2022-12-27
  29. #630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
    The Tim Ferriss Show

    Brought to you by Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, Pique premium pu’er tea crystals, and Shopify global commerce platform providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail…

    2022-10-25
  30. BITESIZE | Sleep Tips to Increase Longevity and Improve Health | Professor Matthew Walker #299
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    Are you getting enough sleep for productivity, good health, and longevity? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring…

    2022-09-29
  31. The Science of Sleep (Dr. Matthew Walker)
    3 Things (with Ric Elias)

    This episode is all about SLEEP - featuring one of the world's top experts, Dr. Matthew Walker. In this episode, Ric and Matt discuss his groundbreaking research, which covers why we sleep, what…

    2022-08-01
  32. Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker (Re-Release) #250
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    This is the first in a series of re-released episodes from the Feel Better Live More back catalogue. I originally recorded this conversation over 4 years ago and Professor Matthew Walker is one of…

    2022-03-27
  33. #131 Matthew Walker: The Power of Sleep
    The Knowledge Project

    Renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for your life, and how to prioritize and perfect the way you sleep. Walker…

    2022-02-22
  34. Gwyneth Paltrow x Matthew Walker: How to Sleep Better
    the goop podcast

    “We have a societal image problem with sleep,” says scientist Matthew Walker, PhD. GP sat down with Walker at our In goop Health wellness summit to talk about why so many of us struggle with this…

    2021-12-14
  35. Matthew Walker - Svefn í skammdeginu, orkudrykkir, koffínneysla og andleg heilsa
    The Snorri Björns Podcast Show

    Dr. Matthew Walker er prófessor við Berkeley háskóla og sérfræðingur í svefni, sálfræði og taugalífeðlisfræði. Fókus þáttarins eru aðstæðurnar sem Íslendingar lifa við, áhrif þessara aðstæðna á…

    2021-11-10
  36. What Sleeping Under 6 Hours Does to Your Heart and Brain | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The School of Greatness

    Today’s guest is Dr. Matthew Walker. Dr. Walker earned his degree in neuroscience from Nottingham University, UK, and his PhD in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council in London. He also…

    2021-08-27
  37. Sleep Is the Foundation of Your Entire Health | Dr. Matthew Walker
    The School of Greatness

    Today’s guest is Dr. Matthew Walker. Dr. Walker earned his degree in neuroscience from Nottingham University, UK, and his PhD in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council in London. He also…

    2021-08-25
  38. Sleep Expert Reveals Easy Tips to Optimize Your Sleep | Matthew Walker Interview
    The Rubin Report

    Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to sleep expert Matthew Walker about the dangerous effects of sleep deprivation, what research says about sleep and caffeine, and some sleep tips to optimize your…

    2021-08-15
  39. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
    The Book PileMentioned

    In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker delivers an important message (“Get enough sleep!”) using a fascinating, innovative method (lying). Seriously, we were surprised to learn how thoroughly this book has…

    2021-07-19
  40. BITESIZE | Why Sleep Matters (and How to Get More) | Matthew Walker #194
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    We often think of sleep as the third pillar of health underneath diet and exercise, but Matthew believes sleep is the first pillar on which all others sit. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly…

    2021-06-24
  41. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower
    The Rich Roll Podcast

    Why do we sleep? What exactly happens when we sleep and why is it so important? What are the implications of sleep deprivation? And what can we do to improve our sleep hygiene? Answering these…

    2021-05-10
  42. The Science of Sleep with Matthew Walker
    City Arts & Lectures

    Why do humans sleep? What is sleep’s evolutionary basis? And what is really going on while we sleep? This week, we broadcast a conversation with cognitive neuroscientist Matthew Walker, talking to…

    2021-02-21
  43. How To Improve Your Sleep and Why You Should with Professor Matthew Walker #147
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    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…

    2021-01-13
  44. The Truth About Sleep - And How It Can Save Your Life with Dr. Matthew Walker
    The Science of Success

    In this episode, we discuss everything you ever wanted to know about sleep. We examine the findings from hundreds of studies across millions of people and pull out the major findings of how vitally…

    2020-11-05
  45. AMA #3 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In this special episode, Matthew Walker returns for his third AMA episode to provide his expert insight into numerous sleep-related questions directly from listeners. He explains how he adjusted his…

    2020-09-07
  46. Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In this episode, sleep expert Matthew Walker returns by popular demand to dive deeper into many sleep-related topics, starting with what we've learned about sleep through the lens of the COVID-19…

    2020-08-31
  47. Bonus Redux: Sleep is the Boss of You – Matthew Walker, Ph.D., with Dave Asprey : 616
    The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    Join the Dave Asprey Sleep Challenge starting Aug. 17 at https://daveasprey.com/sleepchallenge/ In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, my guest is Matthew Walker, Ph.D., author of the international…

    2020-08-17
  48. Matthew Walker: Rethinking Sleep
    Rethink

    Scientist Walker proposes a radical rediscovery of how, when and why we sleep.

    2020-06-256:46
  49. WS More or Less: Dozy Science
    More or Less

    Anxiety around sleep is widespread. Many of us feel we don’t get enough. An army of experts has sprung up to help, and this week we test some of the claims from one of the most prominent among them:…

    2020-01-259:09
  50. All Your Sleep Questions, Answered | Dr. Matthew Walker
    10% Happier with Dan Harris

    Dr. Matthew Walker is a sleep scientist with a PhD in neurophysiology. His research investigates the impact of sleep on human health and diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer. In this…

    2020-01-08
  51. AMA #2 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: short sleep mutants, optimal sleep environment, sleep apnea, & rapid fire questions
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In this special episode, Matthew Walker returns for his second AMA episode where he provides his expert insight on numerous sleep-related questions directly from listeners. He answers a wide range of…

    2019-10-28
  52. Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker #70
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    This interview originally aired 12 months ago as a 2 part conversation, which have proved to be two of the most popular episodes that I have released so far. Many listeners have asked me to…

    2019-07-10
  53. Dr. Matthew Walker, Professor and Sleep Expert
    Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

    This week’s conversation is with Matthew Walker, a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. He is also…

    2019-07-10
  54. AMA with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Strategies for sleeping more, sleeping better, and avoiding things that are disrupting sleep
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In the first three parts of our series with sleep expert Matthew Walker, Matt revealed the many reasons why we need sleep as well as the many short- and long-term dangers of not sleeping enough. In…

    2019-06-17
  55. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part III of III: The penetrating effects of poor sleep from metabolism to performance to genetics, and the impact of caffeine, alcohol, THC, and CBD on sleep
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In the final part of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, discusses the omnipresent effects of insufficient sleep on everything from…

    2019-04-15
  56. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part II of III: Heart disease, cancer, sexual function, and the causes of sleep disruption (and tips to correct it)
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In part 2 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes the preponderance of evidence linking poor sleep to cardiovascular disease,…

    2019-04-08
  57. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., on sleep – Part I of III: Dangers of poor sleep, Alzheimer's risk, mental health, memory consolidation, and more.
    The Peter Attia Drive

    In part 1 of this 3 part series, Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and expert on sleep, describes the different stages and cycles of sleep, including what he calls the 4…

    2019-04-01
  58. #045 Dr. Matthew Walker on Sleep for Enhancing Learning, Creativity, Immunity, and Glymphatic System
    FoundMyFitness

    Matthew Walker Matthew Walker, Ph.D., is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and serves as the Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.…

    2019-02-28
  59. Dr. Matthew Walker | The Secret to Improving Your Metabolism, Reaction Time and Longevity
    TRAINED

    Despite years of research, clinical trials, and advancements in biotech, no one has cracked the code on why exactly humans sleep. But Founder and Director of U.C. Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep…

    2019-02-21
  60. 126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
    The Jordan Harbinger Show

    Dr. Matthew Walker (@sleepdiplomat) is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California in Berkeley, founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, and author of…

    2018-11-27
  61. Why We Sleep with Matthew Walker PART 2 #27
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    Dr Chatterjee talks to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international best-selling book Why We Sleep and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Matthew…

    2018-07-17
  62. Why We Sleep with Matthew Walker PART 1 #26
    Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    Dr Chatterjee talks to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international best-selling book Why We Sleep and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Matthew…

    2018-07-10
  63. Matthew Walker Ph.D, Author of "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" (#17)
    The Kevin Rose Show

    A lack of sleep is associated with all types of diseases, including Alzheimer's and cancer. Professor Matthew Walker, Director of UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab—reveals his groundbreaking…

    2018-04-29
  64. #1109 - Matthew Walker
    The Joe Rogan Experience

    Matthew Walker is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Check out his book "Why We Sleep:…

    2018-04-25