About this episode
Become a Distance to Empty subscriber!: https://www.patreon.com/DistancetoEmptyPod Check out Mount to Coast here: https://mounttocoast.com/discount/Distance Use code DISTANCE at Janji.com and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you! In this conversation, Dr. Flavie Waters discusses the fascinating world of hallucinations, particularly in the context of sleep deprivation and ultra running. She explains the different types of hallucinations, how the brain functions under extreme fatigue, and the neuroscience behind sleep and performance. The discussion also covers local sleep, emotional and cognitive effects of sleep deprivation, and insights from research on prolonged sleep deprivation. Dr. Waters emphasizes the importance of sleep as a recovery tool and offers practical strategies for ultra runners to manage their sleep effectively during races.