How Sleep Became a Luxury: Social Determinants of Sleep Quality
Too often, sleep is marketed as something you need fancy gadgets and accessories to do well. Something you need an hour long wake up and wind down routine for. But most people don't have time or money to spare for so called sleep luxuries. In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the social determinants of sleep. The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and age, which affect their health. To help, we've invited novelist and journalist Jessica Grose. An opinion writer at the New York Times, Jessica explores culture, politics, religion, health, and the American family through her twice weekly newsletter, and is the author of books like Home Economics, How Couples Manage Their Money, Sad Desk Salad, and most recently, Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood.
25 Jul 202434min
The Unhealthy Eating Habits That Disrupt Our Sleep
How does irregular eating become an eating disorder? And perhaps more crucially, how can we curb the unhealthy eating habits that disrupt our sleep, our well being, and our lives? To explore this link between eating disorders and sleep, we've invited Dr. Rene Zweig, founder and clinical director of Union Square Cognitive Therapy.
10 Jul 202432min
Kids and Sleep (Part 3): Listener Qs and Expert Answers
Toddlers jumping into your bed at 2 a.m.? Need to sleep train a 4-year-old? Or change a sensitive kid's wake-up time? In our third and final episode as part of our Kids and Sleep series, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Allison Shale, and Dr. Andrea Roth answer questions from Sleepopolis readers about the most difficult sleep situations happening in houses across the world.
26 Jun 202425min
Kids and Sleep (Part 2): Screens, ADHD, and Routines
Welcome back to part two of our special three-part episode on kids and sleep, in recognition of Children's Awareness Month this June to reflect on how we can prioritize our children's health and well being. In part one, Dr. Andrea Roth, Dr. Allison Shale, and I discussed common sleep behaviors and treatments for children. Today, in part two, we're diving even deeper. Next time, in part three, Dr. Andrea, Dr. Allison, and I will wrap things up by answering your questions!
12 Jun 202421min
Kids and Sleep (Part 1): Stress, Anxiety, and Nightmares
What do we do when our kids just can't sleep through the night? Should we turn to a sleep specialist first, or maybe a psychologist? Someone who does both? Today, in recognition of Children's Awareness Month this June, we're kicking off a special 3-part series to reflect on how we can prioritize our children's health and well-being all month long. To help, we've invited Dr. Andrea Roth and Dr. Allison Shale to talk about common sleep behaviors and solutions for children from newborns to grade schoolers. Because if your child has trouble falling asleep, it may be more than just sleep issues.
29 Mai 202425min
Why Women Have Different Sleep Challenges Than Men
Women are more likely to have trouble falling – and staying – asleep than men. We’ll give you three guesses as to why, but you’ll only need one. (If you guessed hormones, you’re right!) Because women experience so many hormonal fluctuations throughout their life (during puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause) in comparison to men, they tend to experience more sleep problems, especially as they near menopause. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to wander the earth a sleep-deprived zombie. In this episode, Dr. Harris dives deep into how to work with your changing body and talks to a woman who’s tried everything but just can’t get the shut-eye she needs.
15 Mai 202432min
You're Pregnant, You Can't Sleep, We Have Answers
"This is not the time to completely be your most productive self. You're already being productive by growing a human! So if you have the opportunity to sleep next to your toddler, please go take a nap. Like, anytime you can, close your eyes and take a nap." Dr. Shelby Harris chats with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany about what matters most when it comes to pregnancy and sleep.
1 Mai 202439min
Can Changing Your Diet Improve Your Sleep?
Can changing up your diet give you better sleep? What foods or food habits could we maybe do without? And most importantly, what should we all be eating more of to make sure we're getting the best rest possible? To explore this link between nutrition and sleep, we've invited Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian nutritionist, author and a prominent TV show host and executive producer. With shows like Ellie's Real Good Food, the Food Network hit Healthy Appetite, and her own ongoing podcast, One Real Good Thing, Ellie is an expert at cutting through dietary trends, offering accessible tools for a satisfying lifestyle.
17 Apr 202433min
