Listen "The Sleep Cycle Explained"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe map the precise architecture of sleep and show how N1, N2, N3, and REM each handle a different job across four to six cycles. From spindles and K-complexes to atonia and dream-driven creativity, we reveal why fragmentation steals specific kinds of recovery and how to protect them.• circadian rhythm and homeostatic sleep pressure defined• N1 threshold features and easy arousal• N2 spindles and K-complexes as sleep protection and memory support• N3 slow wave sleep for growth hormone and immune recovery• REM paradox, atonia, procedural memory and emotional regulation• how cycles shift from deep sleep to longer REM toward morning• why alarms and noise fragment cycles and drain benefits• disorders as proof points: RBD, narcolepsy, insomnia• practical focus on protecting full 90–110 minute cyclesThis podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice. Never miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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