About this episode
Today's episode provides a host of information on what makes us sleepy, sleep soundly, and feel awake and alert. It covers a broad range of tools for anyone wishing to improve their sleep and wakeful state. The science and logic for each tool are described. Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com . Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://athleticgreens.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/hubermanlab Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:23 Sponsors: AG1, LMNT, Waking Up 00:06:54 What Is Sleep Really For? 00:09:33 Sleep Hunger 00:11:09 Caffeine: Devil & Angel 00:15:34 Timing Your Sleep Properly 00:17:30 Release Your Hormones (At The Right Times) 00:18:45 (Pineal) Melatonin Warning 00:24:30 Strange Vision Is Good Vision 00:32:50 Blue Light Is Great! 00:37:00 The Real Problem With Smartphones 00:38:30 Blind / Low Vision People 00:39:45 Using Exercise & Food To Set Your Clock 00:42:00 The Power of Sunset 00:45:43 The Healthy Holes In Your Skull 00:48:15 Bad Light 00:51:11 Light Location 00:53:00 Fire / Candlelight 00:54:00 When To Eat 00:54:40 How To Wake Up Earlier 01:08:00 Using The Body To Control The Mind 01:10:00 Drugs & Supplements 01:18:00 Sleep Walking 01:20:00 Office Hours Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices