Teaches the Science of Better Sleep

Matthew Walker

Neuroscientist and sleep researcher Matthew Walker takes you through the history of sleep and what he'll be teaching in his class.

Meet Your Instructor

Learn the basics of sleep, including what REM and NREM are, and what your brain is doing during these sleep periods.

What Is Sleep?

Matthew helps you identify your 24-hour “master clock” and how to understand it.

How Sleep Works

Do you love the mornings or thrive at night? Matthew breaks down how this natural rhythm is determined and interpreted.

Night Owl or Morning Lark?

Matthew explains how these two substances affect your sleep and offers tips on how to manage your sleep if you choose to imbibe.

The Buzz on Alcohol and Caffeine

Learn what sleep debt is, how it occurs, and how best to combat it.

Prevent Sleep Debt

Learn how a good night’s sleep affects your ability to learn, solve problems, and harness creativity—and how those skills are affected when you don’t get sufficient sleep.

Fire Up the Brain

Sleep evolves as we age. Explore how sleep is affected by the changes we experience and how better sleep can help prevent disease.

Sleep Across Our Life Span

Sleep has a profound effect on our mental and emotional health. Matthew explains why.

Overnight Therapy

Ever wonder what your brain is doing when you’re dreaming? Matthew explains why dreams can benefit our waking selves.

The Absurd Act of Dreaming

Matthew explains how we can learn to boost our immunity and reduce health risks by sleeping better.

Sleep and the Human Body

What you eat affects how well you sleep and vice versa. Learn how sleep influences your eating habits.

Diet and Sleep

Matthew talks about the importance of sleep for optimal physical and mental performance.

Sleep to Thrive

Matthew compiles a list of essential tips on how to set yourself up for sleep success.

How to Sleep Better

Learn why we as a society should embrace the importance of sleep.

Reclaim Your Sleep

Matthew Walker Teaches the Science of Better Sleep