30. Dr. Matt Walker: The Sleep Habit That's Secretly Aging You (and How to Fix It)

How many nights have you told yourself you'll catch up on sleep later? You push through exhaustion, thinking it's just part of life. But here's the truth: chronic sleep deprivation isn't just making you tired—it's rewiring your brain, disrupting your hormones, and holding you back from living your best life. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker to dive into why sleep is the ultimate game changer for your health. We unpack how poor sleep impacts everything from your memory to your metabolism and share science-backed tips to improve your sleep quality without overhauling your entire routine. If you're ready to stop running on empty and start waking up energized and focused, this conversation is for you. It's not about perfection—it's about making small changes that lead to big transformations. Dr. Matt Walker is a renowned neuroscientist and sleep expert dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of sleep and its profound impact on mental and physical health. As a bestselling author and host of The Matt Walker Podcast, he's known for making complex science accessible and inspiring people to prioritize rest. We Also Discuss: (00:00) The Importance of Good Sleep (12:33) Optimizing Sleep With Technology (25:08) The Incredible Impact of Sleep (40:49) Understanding the Impact of Caffeine (45:32) The Truth About Coffee and Alcohol (57:21) CBD and THC for Sleep (01:09:04) Detecting and Treating Sleep Apnea (01:22:16) Improving Sleep Through Environment and Routine (01:36:15) Fostering Innovation in Sleep Science Thank You to Our Sponsors: TruNiagen: Whether you are looking to stay sharp, feel more energized or simple age better, go to https://www.truniagen.com/ IFit: If you are looking to elevate your home gym fitness experience with the best in fitness tech, choose IFIT. Go to https://www.ifit.com/ NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/ Vitaboom: For supplements you can trust and wellness solutions tailored to your health, visit https://vitaboom.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn More about Matt Walker: Website: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmattwalker