About this podcast

Dive deep into the science of sleep with Dr. Gina Poe, a distinguished professor at UCLA, as she unravels how sleep intricately influences learning, memory consolidation, and emotional states. This episode provides groundbreaking insights into the brain's activity during sleep, particularly the role of the locus coeruleus in processing emotions and mitigating trauma. Dr. Poe shares actionable, zero-cost tools to enhance sleep quality, boost deep sleep, optimize REM cycles, and stimulate growth hormone release—all crucial for vitality, immune function, and mental well-being. Discover the critical timing for growth hormone, how sleep can act as a form of trauma therapy, and its vital role in opiate addiction recovery. Learn to determine your optimal sleep duration and timing to unlock peak mental and physical performance. A must-listen for anyone seeking to leverage the power of sleep for a healthier, more productive life.