The Better Brain Podcast
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Hidden Factors Destroying Your Sleep (Trauma, SSRI, Light, Alcohol) & How to Fix It l Gina Poe, PhD
Why can’t you sleep — and what’s your brain doing while you toss and turn?
World-renowned UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Gina Poe joins the Better Brain Podcast to reveal the surprising science of sleep. We dive deep into REM, sleep stages, circadian rhythm, and how alcohol, weed, antidepressants, and even painkillers disrupt your brain's ability to rest and repair.
We break down real sleep data from co-host Dr. Kevin Bickart, uncover how sleep impacts memory and learning, and share powerful, science-backed tips to upgrade your sleep—starting tonight.
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