EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 55 MIN
Why We Sleep, Dream, and Lose Our Minds Without It
from Wildly Curious · host Katy Reiss & Laura Fawks Lapole
Send us Fan MailWhy do we sleep? What’s going on in our brains while we dream about flying bagels and dolphin taxis? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole stay up late to explore the science of sleep, REM cycles, lucid dreaming, and why getting less than 5 hours can mess with your memory, mood, and metabolism.🧠 From brain waves and neurotransmitters to memory formation and emotional resets 😴 The truth about sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and why you might be hallucinating 💭 Plus: weird dreams, sleepwalking, dream interpretation, and the neuroscience of it allWhether you're curious about why sleep matters, how your brain detoxes overnight, or what dreams really mean, this episode has you covered—with science, laughter, and a few too many dolphin references. Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!Track a real wild animal. Support conservation. Feel slightly cooler than you did five seconds ago. Visit www.myfahlo.com to get 20% off tracking bracelets with code WildlyKaty.
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Send us Fan Mail Why do we sleep? What’s going on in our brains while we dream about flying bagels and dolphin taxis? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole stay up late to explore the science of sleep, REM cycles, lucid dreaming, and why getting less than 5 hours can mess with your memory, mood, and metabolism. 🧠 From brain waves and neurotransmitters to memory formation and emotional resets 😴 The truth about sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and why y...
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