How Sleep Deprivation Quietly Destroys You

27/05/2025 1h 17min
How Sleep Deprivation Quietly Destroys You

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Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation of your brain, body, and long-term well-being. In this episode of the Need-to-Know podcast, we dive deep into the hidden dangers of sleep deprivation, revealing how it silently erodes your health, performance, mood, metabolism, and even your lifespan. From the science of brain fog and burnout to the link between sleep and chronic disease, we unpack the biological truths you’ve probably never heard — and the myths you desperately need to unlearn.We’ll break down:What actually happens inside your brain when you don’t sleepHow sleep loss fuels anxiety, depression, and emotional instabilityWhy your productivity suffers (even when you think you’re killing it)The shocking link between sleep and heart disease, cancer, and dementiaThe truth about night owls, early birds, and chronotypes10 proven ways to reclaim your sleep — starting tonightIf you're constantly tired, burnt out, or pushing through exhaustion thinking it's the price of success — this episode will change everything.#SleepDeprivation#MentalHealth#Productivity#ChronicIllness#Anxiety#Burnout#CircadianRhythm#SleepHacks#NeedToKnowPodcast#HealthAndWellness#ScienceOfSleep#BetterSleep#BrainHealth#NightOwl#EarlyBird#CBTForInsomniahey guys, I need a quick favor that’ll really help keep this show going strong.I’ve partnered with my podcast host to collect some listener feedback, and it only takes about 15 minutes. Just click the survey link http://bit.ly/needtoknow-survey.Your answers will help me better understand who’s tuning in, what you love, and what you'd like more of — and it also helps me attract sponsors to keep bringing you great content.So if you’ve got a few minutes, I’d be super grateful. Again, here is the link http://bit.ly/needtoknow-survey. Thanks so much for being part of this journey!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.