Sleep Talking With Dr. Shelby

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How are you sleeping? No, really – are you sleeping? Are you tossing and turning? Are you waking up groggy? If so, you're in the right place. Every other week, Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve. Don't waste another minute wondering why you can't sleep. Tune in to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby and get ready to get the best sleep of your life. For more tips, visit Sleepopolis.com or follow us on IG @sleepopolis_.

  1. 12/03/2025

    Something to Sleep On

    Over the last year and a half, it has been our pleasure to premiere new episodes every other week. But this episode of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby will be our last regular episode for a while. Going forward, you can stay tuned for special episodes and bonus content, but for now, we'd like to leave you with one last Sleep Talking to answer the questions you want to talk about most.  So thank you, listeners, really, truly, for posting these questions on my instagram @sleepdocshelby and for tuning into our season finale of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby.

    21 min

  2. 19/02/2025

    Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea?

    What does sleep apnea look like in a baby? How does it affect children as they grow? And how can we care for sleep apnea sufferers at every age to minimize risks and optimize sleep quality for our kids? To learn more about pediatric sleep apnea, we've invited Dr. Christopher Allen.

    28 min

  3. 05/02/2025

    How Sleep Changes As You Grow Up

    How does sleep change as we grow up? As we become adults, how do our bodies and needs evolve? And if we become parents, how can we help our children get the best sleep possible at every age?   To learn more about sleep for kids, teens and young adults, we’ve invited Dr. Hina Talib, a dual-board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist.

    32 min

  4. 22/01/2025

    Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Improve Sleep Apnea?

    Within the last 20 years, we’ve seen the rise of a new class of drug - GLP-1 medications - which are intended for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, seems to suggest that some GLP-1 medications could be used to relieve symptoms of sleep apnea.  To learn more about these potential benefits, and the relationship between weight loss, sleep and sleep apnea, we’ve invited Dr. Spencer Nadolsky.  An obesity and lipid specialist focused on exercise and nutrition, Dr. Spencer co-hosts the podcast Docs Who Lift, and is founder and CEO of Vineyard, a virtual health clinic specializing in GLP-1 medicines and cardiometabolic health. Vineyard: https://joinvineyard.com/vineyard

    31 min

  5. 08/01/2025

    How to Treat Insomnia - Part 2: ACT & Medications

    Even with all the well-researched treatments for insomnia, a lot of confusion exists about where to start… for patients and doctors alike. In part two of this two-part special, Dr. Michael Grandner and Dr. Shelby Harris finish their deep dive into different insomnia treatments, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia, to commonly prescribed medications.

    30 min

  6. 25/12/2024

    How to Treat Insomnia - Part 1: CBT-I

    According to the American Psychiatric Association, one third of all adults experience insomnia symptoms, It's that prevalent. But when it comes to treatment for insomnia, what's the best course of action? Around since the 1990s as a comprehensive, manualized treatment for insomnia, CBT for Insomnia has been the gold standard for addressing this issue. To learn more, we've invited Dr. Michael Grandner.

    29 min

  7. 11/12/2024

    Designing the Perfect Bedroom

    If the perfect bedroom existed, what would be in it? To explore the connection between bedrooms and sleep, we've invited interior designer Jennie Pritzker, for a deep dive into design, decor and the decisions that can make your bedroom an ideal place for sleep.

    22 min

  8. 27/11/2024

    How to Choose the Perfect Pillow For You

    When is it time to replace your pillow? What should you look for when you do? And for those of us with neck or back pain, is there a right way and a wrong way to sleep on your pillow? To dive into this topic, we've invited Marten Carlson, Lead Reviewer for Pillar4 Media, with six years experience testing pillows, mattresses, and all things sleep.

    29 min
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How are you sleeping? No, really – are you sleeping? Are you tossing and turning? Are you waking up groggy? If so, you're in the right place. Every other week, Sleepopolis Director of Sleep Health, Dr. Shelby Harris, talks with experts and real people about the sleep challenges keeping them awake – and solutions that will help them get the rest they deserve. Don't waste another minute wondering why you can't sleep. Tune in to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby and get ready to get the best sleep of your life. For more tips, visit Sleepopolis.com or follow us on IG @sleepopolis_.

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