The Matt Walker Podcast
The Matt Walker Podcast
Dr. Matt Walker
#146 - How Sleep Changes Across the Human Lifespan
20 minutes Posted Aug 3, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Want to sleep better alongside others doing the same? Come join my Art of Sleep community: skool.com/art-of-sleep Matt tracks sleep across the human lifespan, from newborn "active sleep" to the shifts of healthy aging. He explores how biological milestones - like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause - impact rest, reframing disruptions as responses to life pressures rather than personal failings. He goes on to examine the roles of trauma, grief, and retirement, highlighting the clinical efficacy...