{"podcast":{"title":"Prove It To Me - Real Research, Real Data, No BS","slug":"prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700","podcast_index_feed_id":7096700,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/proveitpod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.proveitpod.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19648210/Prove_it_to_me6i2u4.png","author":"Dr. Matt Law","episode_count":32,"summary":"Do you get tired of big ideas, exorbitant pitches, inactionable concepts, and empty promises? Cool, me too. I’m Dr. Matt Law, and I’m the host of ”Prove It To Me”. This podcast aims to put theories to the test and bring good research to light by showcasing evidence-based solutions. Guests will be challenged to identify things that actually work, provide research and data to back up their claims, and tell us how to measure and manage real solutions. You’ll hear about a lot of environmental health and occupational safety theories and concepts, but you’ll also learn about general business solutions and maybe even some everyday things that you can apply to your life. We’ll also cover general topics about research, whether it be about measurement tools, statistics, or what differentiates good research from, well, the not so good information out there. ”Prove It To Me” is nerdy. It is serious. It is jovial and fun. It is optionally explicit, but your kids will probably be asleep before we get to any bad stuff anyway. If you’re ready to cut through the BS, maybe learn a little bit about research, and get into the nitty gritty of whether big ideas work or not, you’re in the right place. H…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:19:57.893230+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 215 - The Cannibal Brain Myth (What Sleep Deprivation Actually Does to Your Neurology)","slug":"ep-215-the-cannibal-brain-myth-what-sleep-deprivation-actually-does-to-your-neurology","published_at":"2026-06-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700/ep-215-the-cannibal-brain-myth-what-sleep-deprivation-actually-does-to-your-neurology","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/prove-it-to-me-real-research-real-data-no-bs-7096700","url":"https://www.proveitpod.com/e/ep-215-the-cannibal-brain-myth-what-sleep-deprivation-actually-does-to-your-neurology/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8qru4rfdz94nwzty/Episode_214_-_6_25_26_841_PM8nybq.mp3","summary":"Have you seen the viral meme claiming that a lack of sleep causes your brain to \"eat itself\"? On this #StudyFinds episode of #ProveItPod, Dr. Matt Law tracks down the actual science behind the sensationalism. We look at the original mouse study that sparked the panic, map it onto three massive human studies, and explain the mechanical reality of your brain's glymphatic system. Spoiler alert: your brain isn't eating itself, but your biological janitorial crew is aggressively dismantling your neural hardware. We break down the implications of acute sleep loss, the 25-year risk of dementia, and how untreated sleep apnea is the ultimate silent hazard for the modern workforce. References: Bellesi, M., de Vivo, L., Chini, M., Gilli, F., Tononi, G., & Cirelli, C. (2017). Sellp loss promotes astrocytic phagocytosis and microglial activation in mouse cerebral cortex. Journal of Neuroscience, 37(21), 5263-5273. https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3981-16.2017 Benedict, C., Blennow, K., Zetterberg, H., & Cedernaes, J. (2020). Effects of acute sleep loss on diurnal plasma dynamics of CNS health biomarkers in young men. Neurology, 94(11), e1181-e1189. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000008866 Eugene, A. R., & Masiak, J. (2015). The neuroprotective aspects of sleep. MEDtube Science, 3(1), 35–40. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4651462/ Hopp, M. (n.d.) Sleep deprivation & brain health: Is your brain really eating itself? Daybreak. https://www.thedaybreak.com/resources/sleep-deprivation-and-brain-health-is-your-brain-really-eating-itself Sabia, S., Fayosse, A., Dumurgier, J., van Hees, V. T., Paquet, C., Sommerlad, A., Kivimäki, M., Dugravot, A., & Singh-Manoux, A. (2021) Association of sleep duration in middle and old age with incidence of dementia. Natu…","meta_description":"Have you seen the viral meme claiming that a lack of sleep causes your brain to \"eat itself\"? 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