Gen Y Chronicles Podcast

Show summary This week we talk about your health on two fronts: the dangers of not getting enough sleep and the health benefits of going to the sauna. We provide a brief summary of Joe Rogan’s mind-blowing podcast with Matthew Walker, and we share our sauna bathing experiences in Canada and Germany. Last but not least, we define the trending #IntellectualDarkWeb by reviewing the facts. Show notes 0:50 - Matthew Walker talks about sleep on Joe Rogan’s podcast (YouTube link) (Matthew Walker’s book: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams) 1:41 - The mid-afternoon crash 3:32 - The benefits of power napping 3:50 - How many hours of sleep should you get? 4:21 - How early should the school day start? 5:40 - Consequences of chronic sleep deprivation 6:01 - How long can you survive without sleep? 8:07 - Tips on how to fall asleep 13:47 - The unfortunate consequences of misdiagnosing sleep deprivation as ADD/ADHD 16:22 - Dr. Rhonda Patrick talking about the health benefits of going to the saun