Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

We have touched upon REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) in many episodes of the podcast, but it's never been the star. An individual acting out their dreams can be distressing, and understanding the disorder has many layers. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

It's that time of the year again...football season. With the excitement building as rivalries renew both at the collegiate and professional level, it seems an appropriate time to look at the sleep through the lens of the sport of American football. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

It's hard to have a full conversation about insomnia without bringing up the topic of anxiety, the most common psychiatric diagnosis in the world. Treating insomnia often means addressing anxiety. In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

The link between sleep and memory has been a compelling area of research for many years. New theories about the specific relationship between sleep and memory have recently emerged that reveal much about the roles that sleep plays in this process. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Within the field of sleep science, there are few questions asked more frequently than, "How much sleep do we need?" While the answer eight hours seems to make the rounds in the media (and anything less would appear to be cause instant harm or even death), what is the answer? Is the question even answerable? In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Information and advice about better sleep comes from more individuals and sources than can be counted. In our current era of "fake news," it can be difficult to determine is the sleep advice or science behind what you are seeing or reading is legitimate. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

One often overlooked strategy to improve sleep and manage insomnia is to employs bedtime rituals. While most think of these as activities designed to help kids go to sleep easier, their science is deeply rooted in our sleep health. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

The phenomenon of dreaming is an endless fascinating topic for many individuals, and the concept of lucid dreaming is a never-ending source of interest. What is lucid dreaming and what potential does it hold? In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Over the last several decades, there has been a heightened interested in alternative therapies for sleep disorders, and the practice of yoga as a sleep solution has been frequently investigated. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

An important subset of parasomnias is sexsomnias--sexual behaviors that arise at night with little or no memory reported from the person involved. In addition to being disruptive to sleep, these behaviors bring with them heightened physical, emotional, and in some cases legal consequences. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

One of the biggest misunderstandings in medicine is the differences between sleepiness and fatigue. Add to this poorly defined terms like "tired" and "exhausted," and you have the makings for not only utter confusion, but also the basis for misdiagnoses and treatments that miss the mark completely. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

The five senses are our brain's main way of collecting information about our immediate environment. They have a powerful effect on our moods, cognition, and the way we experience the world. They are also integral to the way we sleep and deal with insomnia. I recently met Gretchen Rubin and read her latest book Life in Five Senses. In this episode, we will explore heightening and honing our five senses as a portal for improving our sleep and managing insomnia. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

There has been an explosion of research looking at relationships between one's proximity to nature and sleep. During the Covid pandemic, this research seemed more pressing than ever and rates of disordered sleep and mental health problems soared. In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Perhaps the biggest single influence on your sleep is the surface that you sleep on. Choosing a mattress is a process that combines personal preference, but also an emerging body of science. In this episode, we will talk to our first guest and producer of the show Maeve Winter about her quest to find the perfect mattress for her and her boyfriend. In this episode, we will: *Dr. Winter has a financial relationship with Sleep.com and Mattress Firm. The content, opinions, and views in this podcast reflect his own opinions and not those of Sleep.com or Mattress Firm. Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

The 2023 SLEEP meeting just concluded in Indianapolis where the greatest sleep minds come together and share the amazing academic and scientific projects and research they have been working on. I was on the ground in Indianapolis and wanted to share with you some of the more noteworthy research and data that is came out of the meeting. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

While we discussed sleeping pills on episode 11 of the podcast, there is a lot of unfinished business here. A recent conversation with a distinguished and highly educated colleague about sleeping pills made me question my practice and the practices of many providers. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

The media loves to talk about sleeping naked. The topic carries just enough taboo to make it irresistible to readers. Given that up to a third of adults sleep in the buff, is there any real science to supports its sleep and health benefits? In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

Chronic pain is a disabling problem that could affect as many as 1 out of every 5 adult Americans. It is a costly and tragic collection of disorders that often has limited and disappointing treatment options. Could sleep be a central mediator of chronic pain? Could it be a pathway for 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!

Now that lettuce water and melatonin spray has had their moments, mouth taping seems to be the latest sleep social media trend that everyone is talking about. What does the evidence say about the practice? Is it legitimately helpful? In this episode, we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

It would be tough to argue that one of the most important factors that influence your sleep is right under your nose (literally, depending on what position in which you sleep). Our pillow plays a big role in our sleep comfort and quality. In this episode we will: Produced by: Maeve Winter More @drchriswinter@drchriwinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!