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Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.

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United States

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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.

Language:

English


Episodes

#92 - Sleep and Nicotine: I’d Have Another Cigarette But I Can’t ‘Sleep’

3/25/2024
When it comes to substances affecting sleep negatively, it seems alcohol and caffeine hog all of the spotlight. But what about nicotine? While the number of younger individuals who smoke is declining, the advent of vaping and oral nicotine pouches is rising, and the effects on the sleep of the users is not positive. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:29:31

#91 - Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel

3/18/2024
In a 2017 study, approximately one-third of the respondents reported having fallen asleep driving within the last month. Sleepy driving is a massive public health problem leading to thousands of preventable accidents, deaths, and injuries every year. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:39:02

#90 - Sleep and Hospitality: Gotta Hurry On Back To My Hotel Room

3/11/2024
One of the most interesting trends in sleep is the growing number of hotels and hospitality centers that are embracing sleep as a primary focus for their patrons. Equinox Hotel in New York City has fully embraced the topic in almost everything they offer their guests from spa experiences to a room that goes "Dark, Quiet, and Cool" with the touch of a button. In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:35:07

#89 - Circadiansomnia: I Was Up Before The Dawn

3/4/2024
Over the last two years, we have covered several circadian rhythm disorders...jet lag disorder and shift work disorder as well as covering the general concept of a circadian rhythm. For some individuals, they have an intrinsic desynchrony with the times they are expected to be awake. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:38:59

#88 - Weighted Blankets: Pushing Down On Me, Pressing Down On You

2/26/2024
Weighted blankets have soared in popularity over the past decade and they often promise better sleep. What exactly dose the evidence say and for what practical purposes can these products be useful? In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:34:14

#87 - Sleep Masks: I'll Wear a Mask for You

2/19/2024
A simple piece of cloth over the eyes can have a powerful effect of the quality on an individual's sleep. The evolution of the sleep mask has been profound and the available literature of their effectiveness, particularly in the hospital setting has be extensively studied. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:26:31

#86 - Sleep and Bedding: Lay Me Down In Sheets of Linen

2/12/2024
Picking the right mattress and pillow is important. Choosing the right material that goes over your mattress is equally essential. Bedding materials come in many forms and they can make a difference in your sleep experience. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:31:20

#85: Insomnia and Fear: So Scared to Sleep

2/5/2024
It's hard to find insomnia without a healthy dose of fear or anxiety. Few individuals make an appointment to see a sleep specialist only to let them know that the situation is no big deal and frankly enjoyable. Fear not only plays a huge role in the development and worsening of insomnia, it also offers an insight into a potential solution. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:34:38

#84 - Sleep and Smart Phones: No One’s Answering

1/29/2024
The research on sleep and cell phone use is negative and there is an overwhelming amount of it. The negative impacts on sleep affect all age groups and demographics. While the impact on mood, memory, and attention is clearly sizable, the impact on sleep exists independently from these effects. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:39:39

#83 - Brain Fog and Sleep: There's Someone In My Head, But It's Not Me

1/22/2024
While brain fog has been described in many contexts, its incidence has soared since Covid. While the existence of brain fog is clearly real, its lack of clear definition and delineation from similar disorders does inject diagnostic and therapeutic confusion into the clinical setting. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:31:42

#82 - Exploding Head Syndrome: Exploding In The Night

1/15/2024
If catathrenia (Episode 30) is the parasomnia that bothers everyone except the sleeper, exploding head syndrome (EHS) is the parasomnia the only bothers the sleeper, and very much so at that. Imaging being awakened by a sound so loud and dreadful that you awaken certain that you are about to die. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:29:01

#81 - Insomnia and Social Isolation: We’re Afraid To Be Alone

1/8/2024
In 2023, the Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 82-page advisory entitled, "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation" and it details the health consequences of social isolation and lack of social support. In the report, sleep was specifically highlighted as an aspect of health affected by social isolation. This highlights an important connection and potentially and avenue of insomnia treatment. In this episode we wilL Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:37:02

#80 - Weight Training and Sleep: Keep on Lifting

1/1/2024
Happy new year! It's 2024 and with a new year comes resolutions to join a gym and get into shape. The podcast has explored exercise and sleep relationships before, but is there a benefit to lifting weights? In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:25:30

#79 - 2023 Sleep Unplugged Awards: I'm Winning And I Don't Intend On Losing Again

12/25/2023
Another year calendar year of the Sleep Unplugged podcast has come to a close. With the escalation in podcast popularity soaring, the 2023 Sleepy Awards seem all the more important and exciting. It's fun to sing the praises of these special sleep colleagues as 2023 comes to a close. Join me as we celebrate some of the brightest stars within the field of sleep. The 2023 Sleepy Award winners are: Social Media Warrior Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown (@restfulsleepmed) Sleep Outsider Award Tommy Tucker (@ttuckerwwl) Sleep Vanguard Organization MyFitnessPal Sleep Sports Organization Oklahoma City Thunder Sleep Podcast of The Year Talking Sleep (AASM/Dr. Seema Khosla) Best Insomnia Advice Dr. Jade Wu (@dr_jade_wu) Book of the Year Sleep To Heal: 7 Simple Steps to Better Health Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante) Charlotte Jensen (@author.char.jen) Sleep Crusader Award Julie Flygare (@remrunner) Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:25:11

#78 - Central Sleep Apnea: Let Me Catch My Breath To Breathe

12/18/2023
Throughout the podcast, we have shone a light on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, but the lesser known (and less common central sleep apnea) has gotten little attention. In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:36:23

#77 - Sleep Trackers: Seemed Like The Real Thing

12/11/2023
Sleep trackers are everywhere and depending on the voice you are listening to, they are either the secret to hacking your sleep or worthless pieces of plastic on your wrist. The world of consumer sleep trackers is vast and confusing. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:39:09

#76 - Insomnia and Popular Media: I Love To Watch Things On TV

12/4/2023
Apple TV (not Max as stated in my episode) has a new show about two friends with Insomnia called Still Up. It is another example of the media portraying sleep disorders, but how accurate is the depiction, More to the point, is it a helpful perspective or does it simply perpetuate harmful ideas and stereotypes? In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:36:41

#75 - Eating At Night: Bittersweet I Could Taste In My Mouth

11/27/2023
Within the world of sleep disorders, there is often confusion surrounding disorders that feature nocturnal food consumption. These disorders share many similarities, but their distinctions are worth understanding. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:27:10

#74 - The 2nd Annual Holiday Sleep Gift Guide Extravaganza: This Is What I Give To You

11/20/2023
The Sleep Unplugged podcast is here to ease your holiday shopping stress with some of my favorite sleep product companies. In this episode, we will explore a host of sleep-themed gift ideas and product recommendations. many with unique discount codes for their purchases. In this episode, we will feature the following products: *I have no financial relationship with the companies listed above but may have received products to trial/demo. I am a paid consultant for Mattress Firm which owns Sleepys. Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:23:53

#73 - Sleep Inertia: I Can’t Wake Up

11/13/2023
It can be hard to wake up. For some people, it is almost impossible. Sleep inertia is the medical term of an inability to awaken in the morning. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Duration:00:25:31