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What podcasts say about Sleep duration

Every statement, with the speaker, the exact quote and the moment it was said.

What experts have said about Sleep duration

5 statements · 4 positive · 1 negative

  1. A perfect night’s sleep lasts approximately 7.5 to 8 hours.

    “a perfect night's sleep is 7.5, 8 hours”

    Listen at 2:20

    Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina Poe
  2. Sleep duration typically declines somewhat with age.

    “There are some things that will go down with age. Sleep is actually one of them. We typically just see you will sleep a little bit less.”

    Listen at 1:24:49

    Open the episode · Fat Loss Scientist: It’s Easy To Lose Weight, But Here’s Why You WON’T Do It! | Dr Andy Galpin
  3. David AllenPositiveJul 2, 2026· The Tim Ferriss Show

    Most people need eight to nine hours of sleep nightly.

    “We all need eight to nine hours of sleep a night, unless you're really an Exceptional person”

    Listen at 1:07:50

    Open the episode · #873: David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD) (Repost)
  4. Adults should target seven to nine hours of sleep rather than exactly eight.

    “7 to 9 hours. This myth of 8 hours is nonsense. It's a wonderful range, 7 to 9 hours.”

    Listen at 10:12

    Open the episode · Most Replayed Moment: Sleep Expert On The Truth About Melatonin And Magnesium
  5. Optimal aging is associated with approximately 6.5–8 hours of sleep.

    “the sweet spot really was six and a half to about seven and a half, eight hours for optimal aging”

    Listen at 49:11

    Open the episode · Eating for Better Sleep & Foods that Improve Metabolic Health | Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge

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