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Sleep and circadian science for public audiences.
Michael Grandner is a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher who regularly translates evidence about sleep, health, performance, and behavior for journalists, producers, and public audiences.
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KJZZThe risk of suicide spikes in the middle of the night. AZ sleep researchers want to figure out why
EmbodyHow Long Should a Nap Be?
NBC SelectThe best white noise machines, tested and approved by sleep experts
The AtlanticWhy Can’t Americans Sleep?
NPR5 eating habits that can improve your sleep
HuffPostNapping for more than this many minutes can ruin your sleep
The New York TimesWhat to Eat and Drink for a Good Night’s Sleep
mindbodygreen6 habits to give up if you want to sleep better this year
Sleep ReviewModern Actigraphy Sheds New Light on Sleep Health
iNewsWhy are we all exhausted? I went to Europe’s first sleep festival to find out
Podcasts
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Selected podcast appearances, from clinical sleep and public health to athletic performance.
The LIVING Room Podcast 2026
Sleep, health, and longevity
The Matt Walker Podcast 2024
Sleep and athletes
The Exponential Athlete 2024
Sleep and athletic performance
More episodes
- 2025
The Rest FactorWhy your brain turns against you at 2 AM - 2025
Triathlon Nutrition AcademyWhy sleep is your #1 recovery tool - 2025
Sleep4PerformanceSleep and sport - 2024
The Impossible LifeMastering sleep - 2024
The Snooze ButtonThe disconnect between scientific evidence and the real world - 2023
Project SleepShifting cultural perceptions of sleep - 2023The Matt Walker PodcastTreating your insomnia, part 2
- 2022
Sleep Is a SkillDr. Michael Grandner on sleep health - 2020
Deep Into SleepInsomnia is not sleep loss? - 2020
Sigma NutritionSocietal, social, and psychological influences on sleep - 2020
Curious ConversationsConversation with Dr. Michael Grandner
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