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Deep Thinking with Dr. Steven Stolz

Deep Sleep Secrets with Dr. Mark Kohler: How Rest Transforms Your Brain

09 Apr 2025

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00:00:00 - Introduction to Sleep Science and Brain Health00:02:02 - Evolutionary Purpose of Sleep: Why Our Brains Need Rest00:03:11 - Sleep Architecture: NREM and REM Sleep Cycles Explained00:12:50 - Common Sleep Disorders: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions00:13:10 - Insomnia: Types, Triggers, and Evidence-Based Treatments00:24:30 - Stress-Related Sleep Disruption: How Anxiety Affects Rest00:27:33 - Sleep Apnea: Breathing Disorders and Cognitive Impact00:28:27 - Parasomnia Overview: Unusual Behaviors During Sleep00:29:31 - Sleepwalking Science: Causes and Safety Considerations00:34:53 - Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: Neurological Differences Explained00:36:34 - Bruxism: The Science Behind Teeth Grinding During Sleep00:38:32 - REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: When Dream Activity Becomes Physical00:40:15 - Chronobiology: Scientific Evidence for Morning vs. Night Chronotypes00:43:42 - Adolescent Sleep Patterns: Why Teenagers Need Different Sleep Schedules00:45:04 - Sleep Debt Recovery: Can You Really "Catch Up" on Missed Sleep?00:46:13 - Nightmare Neuroscience: Why Our Brains Create Frightening Dreams00:48:46 - Sleep Movement Patterns: Normal vs. Problematic Nighttime Activity00:49:24 - Evidence-Based Sleep Onset Techniques: Fall Asleep Faster Naturally00:55:11 - Optimal Sleep Duration: Age-Based Sleep Requirements Explained00:58:03 - Napping Science: Cognitive Benefits and Potential Drawbacks01:03:38 - Current Frontiers in Sleep Research: Emerging Scientific Questions01:04:56 - Recommended Sleep Science Books: Expert Reading Recommendations01:06:02 - Future Sleep Research: Dr. Kohler's Upcoming Scientific Projects

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