EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 2H 55M
The Neuroscience of Deep Sleep, Explained.
from Boring Tales: Curious Stories for Sleep · host Olive of Boring Tales
Ever wondered what your brain is actually doing while you sleep? Turns out, quite a lot and none of it involves resting. In this slow, sleep-inducing bedtime science story, we gently explore the full neuroscience of deep sleep: from brain waves and neurotransmitters to memory cleanup and why your alarm clock is probably ruining your life. Written with a soothing pace and just enough dry wit to keep your frontal lobe entertained before it shuts down completely. Topics include:• What happens during deep sleep (spoiler: your brain works overtime)• REM, slow-wave sleep, and the mystery of memory• Sleep inertia, morning grogginess, and the revenge of the alarm clock• Why your brain wakes up slower than you do💤 Perfect for falling asleep to, or pretending to learn something while dozing off.
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Ever wondered what your brain is actually doing while you sleep? Turns out, quite a lot and none of it involves resting. In this slow, sleep-inducing bedtime science story, we gently explore the full neuroscience of deep sleep: from brain waves and neurotransmitters to memory cleanup and why your alarm clock is probably ruining your life. Written with a soothing pace and just enough dry wit to keep your frontal lobe entertained before it shuts down completely. Topics include:• What happens during deep sleep (spoiler: your brain works overtime)• REM, slow-wave sleep, and the mystery of memory• Sleep inertia, morning grogginess, and the revenge of the alarm clock• Why your brain wakes up slower than you do💤 Perfect for falling asleep to, or pretending to learn something while dozing off.
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