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Welcome back to The Neuro Collective Podcast with Dr. Michael & May Bagnell, IHP.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind sleep — what truly happens when your body and brain rest. Sleep isn’t passive; it’s one of the most active and restorative processes your brain performs. It governs memory, hormone balance, emotional regulation, and detoxification through the glymphatic system, your brain’s natural cleaning system.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on sleep. In this conversation, Dr. Michael and May discuss:

• The brain’s night shift: what happens neurologically while you sleep
• Memory consolidation and neural pruning
• The glymphatic system and its detoxifying role
• How REM sleep supports emotional balance
• The body-wide benefits of deep rest — including metabolism, immune recovery, and hormone health
• Common sleep disruptors such as blue light, cortisol imbalance, and inconsistent routines

Episode Highlights:

• “Sleep is not passive — it’s an active, restorative process that determines how well your brain and body function.”
• “Your brain cleans itself while you sleep — the glymphatic system literally ‘washes’ toxins away.”
• “Lack of sleep impairs memory, mood, and metabolism.”
• “Emotional stability depends on REM sleep — poor sleep equals poor stress response.”
• “Sleep is the original biohack — no supplement can replace it.”

Key Takeaway:

Sleep is not just rest — it’s repair.
It supports memory, detoxification, emotional regulation, hormone balance, and immune health.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Dr. Michael and May share actionable strategies to improve sleep quality through daily habits, nutrition, and brain-based approaches.

Listen now and discover why prioritizing sleep could be the most powerful step toward better brain health and emotional balance.

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