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Secrets of the Sleeping Brain

Secrets of the Sleeping Brain

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg


Secrets of the Sleeping Brain

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We all work on important tasks while we sleep – consolidating memories, building immunity, and managing weight, just for starters – but some of us do a whole lot more. From walking and talking to driving and committing crimes, sleep disorders can be disruptive, dangerous, and downright deadly. British neurologist and sleep expert Guy Leschziner explains how different parts of the brain can be in different stages of sleep at the same time, how the most common sleep disorder is actually several different problems, and why poor sleep may cause hallucinations and out-of-body experiences. Plus - how some animals can sleep with one eye open! https://www.guyleschziner.com/
Released:
Jan 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg provides a fascinating look into the human brain, with each episode asking new questions — and finding new answers — about our most mysterious organ. Together with his expert guests, Dr. Stieg takes us on a journey that reveals unexpected secrets at every turn, and redefines what we know about ourselves and our place in the world. The podcast explores the many fascinating aspects of neuroscience, ranging from how the brain is wired for both sudden bursts of violence and the pervasive inner calm of meditation. Where does confidence come from? How do we remember traumatic events – or do we? How do other animals experience consciousness? Does storytelling change our brains? Take the journey with us as we explore the very foundation of what makes us human.