Elton Reads A Book A Week

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything "right" for your sleep, yet you’re still waking up exhausted? We spend a third of our lives unconscious, but most of what we think we know about those hours is a mix of old wives' tales and misunderstood science. In this episode, we’re peeling back the covers on the most persistent sleep myths that are sabotaging your rest.We start with the big one: the terrifying warning that waking a sleepwalker could be fatal. We’ll dive into why this myth exists, what actually happens to a sleepwalking brain, and the real dangers you should be worried about instead.Then, we tackle the "Sleep Debt" delusion. Can you really "catch up" on sleep over the weekend, or are you just digging a deeper hole for your circadian rhythm? We’re breaking down the biological reality of REM cycles and why your brain isn't a bank account you can just balance on Sunday morning.In this episode, we also explore:The 8-Hour Rule: Why this "magic number"