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Why Do We Sleep Talk?

March 22, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Josh reveals the scientific term for sleep talking is somniloquy, part of a group of sleep behaviors called parasomnias.

Host Josh answers a listener's question about why people talk in their sleep, explaining the scientific term somniloquy, how it relates to sleep stages like REM and non-REM, and what causes parts of the brain to activate during sleep. The episode uses kid-friendly analogies, includes an interactive quiz, and ends with birthday shoutouts to young listeners.

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