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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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 of CBT-I. Matt concludes that while sleep naturally evolves, severe insomnia remains treatable and requires suppo...