101 épisodes
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter Chris Winter
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- Forme et santé
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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100 Surprising Tips, Tricks, Hacks, and Secrets for Amazing Sleep: Here's a List
To celebrate the 100th episode of the Sleep Unplugged podcast, here is a all-encompassing list of 100 habits and good practices healthy sleepers employ. How many are you currently following? In this episode we will:Highlight ways to improve your sleepThink about items that might indicate your sleep is not optimizedEvaluate our habits, activities, food, and attitudes around sleepUse these 100 tips as a proactive guide for improving sleep and knowing which previous episodes of the podcast might...
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#99 - Dementia and Sleep: Because I Don’t Remember
In episode 62, we began to look at the role sleep plays in memory. In episode 65, we looked at the condition REM behavior disorder and how this neurodegenerative condition is often associated with telling sleep disorders. We continue both of these dialogues in this episode. In this episode we will:Look at research linking sleep disorders and inadequate sleep to dementiaSingle out Lewy body dementia as a particular concern when sleep is chronically disruptedDetermine how much sleep seems to be...
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#98 - Insomnia and Belief: You Only Perceive What You Believe
One of the aspects of insomnia that can be both a perpetuating factor and and target for treatment is exploring dysfunctional beliefs. In this episode we will:Explore different types of insomnia beliefsUnderstand how these beliefs impact insomnia therapyLook at the relationship between dysfunctional sleep beliefs and depression and alcohol abuseExamine sleep beliefs in the general public as well as younger/university populationsDetermine ways in which these beliefs can be targeted in insomnia...
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#97 - Nightmare Disorder: Nights So Cruel I Thought I'd Die
Dreams happen, and unfortunately, sometimes those dreams are nightmares. For most, these terrifying nights are few and far between. For a small few, nightmares become a frequent and unwanted nighttime norm. In this episode we will:Revisit parasomnias, in this case nightmare disorder, and determine what defines itDifferentiate this disorder from night terror/sleep terror disorderExplore the epidemiology of the problemList its underlying causesReview the medications often used to treat the prob...
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#96 - Narcolepsy Stories: My Patience Has Reached Its End
Narcolepsy is a misunderstood medical disorder and as such, it generates some fascinating stories and anecdotes when you treat narcolepsy. In this episode we will:Discuss the difficulties narcolepsy patients go through just refilling their medicationsDissect the idea of narcolepsy patients and abuse of their drugsEvaluate the enthusiasm the medical community has for the treatment of narcolepsyConsider some of the less obvious obstacles narcolepsy patients faceUnderstand the difficulties with ...
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#95 - Sleep and Breath: Every Breath You Take
The health benefits of yoga are widely espoused, but for many, the belief is that the benefits are derived mainly from the physical nature of the poses or asanas. The breathing exercises and techniques (pranayama) are often ignored. In this episode, we will:-Explore the sleep-specific benefits of breathwork to not only bring oxygen to the brain, but to also influence the energy of the body (referred to as prana or chi).-Review the various stages of breathing and why many individuals practice ...