The Impact of Shift Work on Your Sleep
What's it like to be awake when everyone else is asleep – and how does that impact your sleep? In today's episode, Dr. Shelby talks with Marissa Indgjer, a travel nurse currently working the night shift, about what it's like to be awake from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., how she manages to get a good night's sleep, and what it's really like when midnights become your afternoons.
14 Des 202334min
Smells Like Teen Spirit: How to Help Teens Get Better Sleep
It’s Monday morning, and you once again find yourself knocking on your teen’s door, shouting, “You’re going to be late for school!” You might wonder what he’s doing in there. You might even think he’s just messing with you. Nope! Your teen’s circadian rhythm works differently than yours, meaning he’s not being lazy – it really is hard for teens to wake up early. But our school system, our work culture, and basically everything about our daily life operates antagonistically to your kid’s natural body clock. In this episode, Dr. Harris talks with journalist Lisa L. Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen, about why it's so important for teens to get at least eight hours of sleep per night, how later school start times could help them get better sleep, and how sleep deprivation impacts their health and performance in school. Plus, they provide actionable tips you can use today to help your sleep-deprived teen take back his sleep routine and start getting more rest.
29 Nov 202336min
Does It REALLY Matter What Kind of Mattress I Sleep On? And Other Burning Questions You Never Knew You Had
Can my sleeping position impact the mattress I should sleep on? Do cooling mattresses really exist? Do I really have to spend $2,000 on a mattress to get a good night's sleep? Yes, yes, and no! The mattress you sleep on can have a huge impact on the overall quality of your sleep – but trying to sift through the hundreds of online options and pinpoint which one is right for you (or your family or kids) can be overwhelming. (It's enough to make you want to lie down and take a nap.) That's where we come in. In the latest episode of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, she explores those questions and more with Sleepopolis senior staff writer, Amelia Jerden. By the end of the episode, you'll be a sleep-shopping pro. And for more tips/tricks (plus the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals you don't want to miss), check out the links below: Your Complete Mattress Glossary The Absolute Best Mattresses of 2023 The Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers The Best Mattresses for Stomach Sleepers The Best Mattress for Back Sleepers The Best Mattresses for Heavy People The Best Cooling Mattresses The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals You Don't Want to Miss
15 Nov 202347min
Welcome to Sleep Talking
Dr. Shelby Harris welcomes listeners to the show, along with Sleepopolis Head of Content Alanna Nuñez, and shares what to expect in future episodes. New episodes every other Wednesday. For more sleep help, follow Sleepopolis on: Instagram TikTok Youtube Facebook Twitter Sleepopolis.com Or follow Dr. Shelby at: SleepDocShelby
1 Nov 202324min
Introducing Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby
How’d you sleep last night? No, really, are you sleeping? In the U.S. alone, an estimated 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders, with millions more routinely tossing and turning, instead of enjoying the great night’s sleep we all deserve. In this new podcast from Sleepopolis, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health Dr. Shelby Harris discusses real sleep issues with special guests to uncover the science of better sleep. Don’t lose another night’s sleep wondering what to stream next! Listen and subscribe to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, wherever you get your podcasts. Starts November 1. For more sleep help, follow Sleepopolis on: Instagram TikTok Youtube Facebook Twitter Sleepopolis.com Or follow Dr. Shelby at: SleepDocShelby
24 Okt 20231min
