Sara C. Mednick

﻿ Imagine if corporations could place adverts for their products inside your dreams. It may sound like far-fetched science fiction, but amazingly, science and technology has reached the point where this possibility may be around the corner. Earlier this year, the beer company Molson-Coors tried an experiment based on cutting edge research known as ‘targeted dream activation’. Amazingly participants reported dreaming more of Coors beer after consuming audio and video content specifically designed to ‘induce’ images of beer into the participant’s dreams. Concerned about the possibilities of dreams becoming the playground for unscrupulous marketers, or even as a means of societal manipulation, a group of sleep and dream researchers recently published an open letter, describing the ethical issues at stake, if we longer have sovereign control of our own dreams. This episode’s guest:  Dr Sara C. Mednick is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of California, Irvine and author of the book, Take a Nap! Change your life. . She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and cognition. Dr. Mednick’s seven-bedroom sleep lab at UCI works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition through a range of different interventions including napping, brain stimulation with electricity, sound and light, as well as pharmacological interventions. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. She received a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University, and then completed a postdoc at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and UC San Diego. Links Website: http://www.saramednick.com/  Sleep and Cognition Lab:  http://sleepandcognitionlab.org/  University California Irvine: https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6491  Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sara-Mednick  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Mednick Other resources: MIT Dream Engineering group: https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/theme-engineering-dreams/overview/ Coors beer promotion: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jul/05/advertisers-targeted-dream-incubation Open letter: https://dxe.pubpub.org/pub/dreamadvertising/release/1 Google Nest 2: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56416578 Amazon sleep tracker: https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-gets-waiver-from-fcc-to-monitor-sleep-with-a-radar-sensor/ Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/dreams-and-advertising/

﻿ Imagine if corporations could place adverts for their products inside your dreams. It may sound like far-fetched science fiction, but amazingly, science and technology has reached the point where this possibility may be around the corner. Earlier this year, the beer company Molson-Coors tried an experiment based on cutting edge research known as ‘targeted dream activation’. Amazingly participants reported dreaming more of Coors beer after consuming audio and video content specifically designed to ‘induce’ images of beer into the participant’s dreams. Concerned about the possibilities of dreams becoming the playground for unscrupulous marketers, or even as a means of societal manipulation, a group of sleep and dream researchers recently published an open letter, describing the ethical issues at stake, if we longer have sovereign control of our own dreams. <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Dr Sara C. Mednick is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of California, Irvine and author of the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Nap-Change-Your-Life/dp/B00DEKOLIK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take a Nap! Change your life</a>. . She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and cognition. Dr. Mednick’s seven-bedroom sleep lab at UCI works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition through a range of different interventions including napping, brain stimulation with electricity, sound and light, as well as pharmacological interventions. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. She received a PhD in Psychology from <a href="https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard University</a>, and then completed a postdoc at the <a href="https://www.salk.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salk Institute for Biological Studies</a> and <a href="https://ucsd.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UC San Diego</a>. Links Website: <a href="http://www.saramednick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.saramednick.com/</a> Sleep and Cognition Lab:  <a href="http://sleepandcognitionlab.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepandcognitionlab.org/</a> University California Irvine: <a href="https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6491" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faculty.uci.edu/profile.cfm?faculty_id=6491</a> Research Gate <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sara-Mednick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sara-Mednick</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Sara_Mednick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Sara_Mednick</a> Other resources: MIT Dream Engineering group: <a href="https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/theme-engineering-dreams/overview/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/theme-engineering-dreams/overview/</a> Coors beer promotion: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jul/05/advertisers-targeted-dream-incubation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/jul/05/advertisers-targeted-dream-incubation</a> Open letter: <a href="https://dxe.pubpub.org/pub/dreamadvertising/release/1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://dxe.pubpub.org/pub/dreamadvertising/release/1</a> Google Nest 2: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56416578" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56416578</a> Amazon sleep tracker: <a href="https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-gets-waiver-from-fcc-to-monitor-sleep-with-a-radar-sensor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/amazon-gets-waiver-from-fcc-to-monitor-sleep-with-a-radar-sensor/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/dreams-and-advertising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/dreams-and-advertising/</a>

EP 055: Dreams: the next frontier for advertising? – Dr Sara C. Mednick

Antonio Zadra

Robert Stickgold

Despite our millennia-old fascination with dreams, their meaning, and their roles in our lives, it wasn’t up until the late 20th century that scientists really began to make big leaps into investigating the possible biological functions of dreams. But despite a now vibrant and eclectic body of research and evidence of scientific theories of dreaming, their relationship to memory, cognition and our emotional lives, up until now we’ve failed to come up with an overarching framework, a ‘big idea’ to describe the biological function of our dream lives. In a new book, When Brains Dream, two world authorities in the science of sleep and dreams make a bold leap into proposing a new theory – NEXTUP,  Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities – which elegantly encompasses a vast swathe of previously gathered evidence in dream research, but also emphasises the vital importance of narratives, the subjective experience of dreaming, and the offline processing of weak memory associations.    This episode’s guests:  Robert Stickgold is a professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition.  Harvard: http://brain.harvard.edu/?people=robert-stickgold Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stickgold    Antonio Zadra is a professor at the Université de Montréal and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Website: https://antoniozadra.com/ University of Montreal: http://www.ceams-carsm.ca/chercheurs/zadra Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrZdreams History of dreaming: http://sleepjunkies.com/the-science-of-dreams-and-dreaming-a-brief-history/ Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/a-unified-theory-of-dreaming/

Despite our millennia-old fascination with dreams, their meaning, and their roles in our lives, it wasn’t up until the late 20th century that scientists really began to make big leaps into investigating the possible biological functions of dreams. But despite a now vibrant and eclectic body of research and evidence of scientific theories of dreaming, their relationship to memory, cognition and our emotional lives, up until now we’ve failed to come up with an overarching framework, a ‘big idea’ to describe the biological function of our dream lives. In a new book, When Brains Dream, two world authorities in the science of sleep and dreams make a bold leap into proposing a new theory – NEXTUP,  Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities – which elegantly encompasses a vast swathe of previously gathered evidence in dream research, but also emphasises the vital importance of narratives, the subjective experience of dreaming, and the offline processing of weak memory associations. <a href="https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324002833" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h5>This episode’s guests:</h5> Robert Stickgold is a professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Center for Sleep and Cognition.  Harvard: <a href="http://brain.harvard.edu/?people=robert-stickgold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://brain.harvard.edu/?people=robert-stickgold</a> Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stickgold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stickgold</a> <a href="http://www.ceams-carsm.ca/chercheurs/zadra" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Antonio Zadra</a> is a professor at the Université de Montréal and a researcher at the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Website: <a href="https://antoniozadra.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://antoniozadra.com/</a> University of Montreal: <a href="http://www.ceams-carsm.ca/chercheurs/zadra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ceams-carsm.ca/chercheurs/zadra</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrZdreams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrZdreams</a> History of dreaming: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/the-science-of-dreams-and-dreaming-a-brief-history/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/the-science-of-dreams-and-dreaming-a-brief-history/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/a-unified-theory-of-dreaming/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/a-unified-theory-of-dreaming/</a>

EP:054: A unified theory of dreaming? – Robert Stickgold and Antonio Zadra

Jesse Cook

In the second part of our deep dive into sleep supplements we take a look at the overlapping subjects of nutrition, delivery methods, dosages, a run-down of the different categories of sleep supplements including plant-derived substances, vitamins, amino acids and more. Plus we look into the future towards the prospect of a new era of ‘nutritional sleep medicine.’ You can listen to Part 1 here: https://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/ This episode’s guest:  Jesse Cook is a 4th year Clinical Psychology graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the active Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-Large. Jesse completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, where he established an initial passion and skillset for Sleep Research through his time as a research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin’s Sleep Research Laboratory. Jesse’s research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.edu Resources: Jesse Cook Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3 Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-2 Dietary Sources of Melatonin: https://res.mdpi.com/nutrients/nutrients-09-00367/article_deploy/nutrients-09-00367-v2.pdf

In the second part of our deep dive into sleep supplements we take a look at the overlapping subjects of nutrition, delivery methods, dosages, a run-down of the different categories of sleep supplements including plant-derived substances, vitamins, amino acids and more. Plus we look into the future towards the prospect of a new era of ‘nutritional sleep medicine.’ You can listen to Part 1 here: ht<a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tps://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/</a> <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Jesse Cook is a 4th year Clinical Psychology graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the active Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-Large. Jesse completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, where he established an initial passion and skillset for Sleep Research through his time as a research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin’s Sleep Research Laboratory. Jesse’s research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.edu <h5>Resources:</h5> Jesse Cook Researchgate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3</a> Jesse on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-2</a> Dietary Sources of Melatonin: <a href="https://res.mdpi.com/nutrients/nutrients-09-00367/article_deploy/nutrients-09-00367-v2.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://res.mdpi.com/nutrients/nutrients-09-00367/article_deploy/nutrients-09-00367-v2.pdf</a>

053: Sleep supplements: science or snake oil?  Part 2 – Jesse Cook

When we’re seeking solutions to health problems we generally look to doctors and scientists for the best advice. But what happens when the experts don’t actually have all the answers? This is often the case when we talk about sleep supplements. This rapidly growing market comprises a dizzying array of off-the-shelf products blending plant extracts, micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, all of which purport to be able to help alleviate sleep problems in one way or the other. The problems stem from the fact that whilst there exists a modest body of scientific literature showing potential efficacy for solving some sleep issues,  the sleep supplement industry – devoid of regulatory restrictions –  is forging ahead to satisfy the enormous demand for novel, non-pharmaceutical based sleep solutions. We take a deep dive into these murky waters, exploring many of the lesser-discussed issues including the marketing of products, the distinctions between medical, anxiety and lifestyle-based sleep problems, the dichotomy of ‘pill’s vs ‘behaviour change’, the overlap of diet and nutrition, and also examining the exciting future potential of a new era of ‘nutritional sleep medicine’. This episode’s guest:  Jesse Cook is a 4th year Clinical Psychology graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the active Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-Large. Jesse completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, where he established an initial passion and skillset for Sleep Research through his time as a research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin’s Sleep Research Laboratory. Jesse’s research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.edu Resources: Jesse Cook Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3 Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepAndSportsv Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/

When we’re seeking solutions to health problems we generally look to doctors and scientists for the best advice. But what happens when the experts don’t actually have all the answers? This is often the case when we talk about sleep supplements. This rapidly growing market comprises a dizzying array of off-the-shelf products blending plant extracts, micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, all of which purport to be able to help alleviate sleep problems in one way or the other. The problems stem from the fact that whilst there exists a modest body of scientific literature showing potential efficacy for solving some sleep issues,  the sleep supplement industry – devoid of regulatory restrictions –  is forging ahead to satisfy the enormous demand for novel, non-pharmaceutical based sleep solutions. We take a deep dive into these murky waters, exploring many of the lesser-discussed issues including the marketing of products, the distinctions between medical, anxiety and lifestyle-based sleep problems, the dichotomy of ‘pill’s vs ‘behaviour change’, the overlap of diet and nutrition, and also examining the exciting future potential of a new era of ‘nutritional sleep medicine’. <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Jesse Cook is a 4th year Clinical Psychology graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the active Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-Large. Jesse completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, where he established an initial passion and skillset for Sleep Research through his time as a research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin’s Sleep Research Laboratory. Jesse’s research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.edu <h5>Resources:</h5> Jesse Cook Researchgate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3</a> Jesse on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SleepAndSportsv</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-supplements-part-1/</a>

052: Sleep supplements: science or snake oil?  Part 1 – Jesse Cook

In today’s episode we discuss all things pregnancy and baby sleep with physician, host of the award-winning Savvy Psychologist and new mum Dr Jade Wu. This episode’s guest:  Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM, is a Board-certified sleep psychologist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She earned her PhD from Boston University and completed her clinical training at Duke. Her current research focuses on treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illness. In the clinic, her approach is grounded in both science and compassion. Website: https://www.jadewuphd.com/ Savvy Psychologist Podcast: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist Twitter: https://twitter.com/jadewuphd Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/pregnancy-baby-sleep/ More Episodes:

In today’s episode we discuss all things pregnancy and baby sleep with physician, host of the award-winning Savvy Psychologist and new mum Dr Jade Wu. This episode’s guest: Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM, is a Board-certified sleep psychologist and researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She earned her PhD from Boston University and completed her clinical training at Duke. Her current research focuses on treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illness. In the clinic, her approach is grounded in both science and compassion. Website: <a href="https://www.jadewuphd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jadewuphd.com/</a> Savvy Psychologist Podcast: <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jadewuphd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jadewuphd</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/pregnancy-baby-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/pregnancy-baby-sleep/</a> <h5>More Episodes:</h5>

051: Pregnancy and baby sleep – beyond the mom blogs: Dr Jade Wu

A special documentary to celebrate our 50th episode. Featuring multiple guests, archive material, original music and plenty of intrigue, follow the labyrinthine narrative of Daylight Saving Time, the new science of chronobiology, and the clandestine monied interests pushing to extend daylight hours into the evening. Guests in order of appearance Barry Mitzman – http://www.barrymitzman.com/ Kimberly Honn, PhD – https://medicine.wsu.edu/overview/faculty-and-staff/kimberly-honn-ph-d/ Jay Pea – https://savestandardtime.com/ Dr Michael Grandner – https://www.michaelgrandner.com/about.html Emily Manoogian, PhD – https://panda.salk.edu/people/ Christine Blume, PhD – https://www.christine-blume.com/  Archive Material The Reasoning Behind Changing Daylight-Saving – NPR interview with Melissa Block and Michael Downing Daylight Saving Time – How Is This Still A Thing? – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – Youtube Screen time and sleep – it’s not just about the blue light – Sleep Junkies Podcast Daylight Saving Time, Grandpa Jones; Louis M. Jones – Internet Archive   Additional Credits Consultancy and good vibrations – Jim Carey, Inventive Audio Original music and sound design – Dark Trash Episode url: http://sleepjunkies.com/standard-time-documentary/

A special documentary to celebrate our 50th episode. Featuring multiple guests, archive material, original music and plenty of intrigue, follow the labyrinthine narrative of Daylight Saving Time, the new science of chronobiology, and the clandestine monied interests pushing to extend daylight hours into the evening. <h3>Guests in order of appearance</h3> Barry Mitzman – <a href="http://www.barrymitzman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.barrymitzman.com/</a> Kimberly Honn, PhD – <a href="https://medicine.wsu.edu/overview/faculty-and-staff/kimberly-honn-ph-d/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medicine.wsu.edu/overview/faculty-and-staff/kimberly-honn-ph-d/</a> Jay Pea – <a href="https://savestandardtime.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://savestandardtime.com/</a> Dr Michael Grandner – <a href="https://www.michaelgrandner.com/about.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.michaelgrandner.com/about.html</a> Emily Manoogian, PhD – <a href="https://panda.salk.edu/people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://panda.salk.edu/people/</a> Christine Blume, PhD – <a href="https://www.christine-blume.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christine-blume.com/</a> <h3></h3> <h3>Archive Material</h3> The Reasoning Behind Changing Daylight-Saving – <a href="https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7779869" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR interview with Melissa Block and Michael Downing</a> Daylight Saving Time – How Is This Still A Thing? – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br0NW9ufUUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> Screen time and sleep – it’s not just about the blue light – <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/screens-and-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleep Junkies Podcast</a> Daylight Saving Time, Grandpa Jones; Louis M. Jones – <a href="https://archive.org/details/78_daylight-saving-time_grandpa-jones-louis-m-jones_gbia0089703b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Internet Archive </a> <h3></h3> <h3>Additional Credits</h3> Consultancy and good vibrations – Jim Carey, <a href="https://inventiveaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inventive Audio</a> Original music and sound design – Dark Trash Episode url: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/standard-time-documentary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/standard-time-documentary/</a>

Documentary: Big Golf, science and the battle for Standard Time

Michael Grandner

Dr Michael Grandner

Only a few years ago, the phrase consumer sleep technology was synonymous with sleep trackers, devices that monitor your nocturnal behaviours to give you insights into the mysteries of your non-waking hours. Fast forward to 2021, where we’re in the middle of an innovation explosion of all type of gadgets, wearables, apps, smart home technologies which not only track, but also actively attempt to promote better sleep. In today’s episode we talk to friend of the podcast, Dr Michael Grandner about this important distinction between sleep technology that measures, and tech that intervenes in our sleep. Plus we explore some of the latest science-backed sleep devices that utilise light, sound, temperature and other esoteric techniques with strange acronyms like PEMF, TDCS, all in the mission to improve our sleep. Dr Grandner helps us to understand where the science is at with all of the latest sleep-tech trends, including digital sleep coaching, Sp02 monitoring, light therapy wearables, bed cooling tech,  and more. This episode’s guest:  Dr. Michael Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Website: http://www.michaelgrandner.com/ University of Arizona: https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Grandner Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/measurement-intervention-sleep-tech/ More Resources: Guide to light therapy wearables – https://sleepgadgets.io/best-light-therapy-glasses-wearables/ PEMF and sleep – https://sleepgadgets.io/interview-welltiss-mind-pemf-device/ Matthew Walker on tDCS More Episodes:

Only a few years ago, the phrase consumer sleep technology was synonymous with sleep trackers, devices that monitor your nocturnal behaviours to give you insights into the mysteries of your non-waking hours. Fast forward to 2021, where we’re in the middle of an innovation explosion of all type of gadgets, wearables, apps, smart home technologies which not only track, but also actively attempt to promote better sleep. In today’s episode we talk to friend of the podcast, Dr Michael Grandner about this important distinction between sleep technology that measures, and tech that intervenes in our sleep. Plus we explore some of the latest science-backed sleep devices that utilise light, sound, temperature and other esoteric techniques with strange acronyms like PEMF, TDCS, all in the mission to improve our sleep. Dr Grandner helps us to understand where the science is at with all of the latest sleep-tech trends, including digital sleep coaching, Sp02 monitoring, light therapy wearables, bed cooling tech,  and more. This episode’s guest: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dr-Michael-Grandner-min.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Dr. Michael Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Website: <a href="http://www.michaelgrandner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.michaelgrandner.com/</a> University of Arizona: <a href="https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.html</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Grandner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Grandner</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/measurement-intervention-sleep-tech/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/measurement-intervention-sleep-tech/</a> <h4>More Resources:</h4> Guide to light therapy wearables – <a href="https://sleepgadgets.io/best-light-therapy-glasses-wearables/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleepgadgets.io/best-light-therapy-glasses-wearables/</a> PEMF and sleep – <a href="https://sleepgadgets.io/interview-welltiss-mind-pemf-device/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleepgadgets.io/interview-welltiss-mind-pemf-device/</a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/make-new-memories-but-keep-the-old-with-little-help-from-electrodes-180955331/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Walker on tDCS</a> <h5>More Episodes:</h5>

049: Measurement or intervention? The role of sleep technology – Dr Michael Grandner

What role do history, culture and economics play on our normative conceptions of sleep? How has modern American life shaped the way we define the norms of ‘healthy sleep’? Join us for a wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion with Matthew Wolf-Meyer about his research and book, The Slumbering Masses: Sleep, Medicine and Modern American Life. This episode’s guest:  Matthew Wolf-Meyer PhD is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Binghamton University. His work focuses on medicine, science, and media in the United States, and draws on history, contemporary experiences, and popular representations of health and illness.work focuses on how medicine, science and media in the U.S. make sense of major modern-era shifts in the expert practices of science, medicine and popular representations of health. His first book, “The Slumbering Masses,” offers insights into the complex lived realities of disorderly sleepers, the long history of sleep science and the global impacts of the exportation of American sleep. Website: https://matthewwolfmeyer.com/ Binghamton University: https://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/faculty/profile.html?id=mwolfmey Twitter: https://twitter.com/m_wolf_meyer Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/slumbering-masses/ More Episodes:

What role do history, culture and economics play on our normative conceptions of sleep? How has modern American life shaped the way we define the norms of ‘healthy sleep’? Join us for a wide-ranging, thought-provoking discussion with Matthew Wolf-Meyer about his research and book, The Slumbering Masses: Sleep, Medicine and Modern American Life. <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Matthew Wolf-Meyer PhD is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Binghamton University. His work focuses on medicine, science, and media in the United States, and draws on history, contemporary experiences, and popular representations of health and illness.work focuses on how medicine, science and media in the U.S. make sense of major modern-era shifts in the expert practices of science, medicine and popular representations of health. His first book, “The Slumbering Masses,” offers insights into the complex lived realities of disorderly sleepers, the long history of sleep science and the global impacts of the exportation of American sleep. Website: <a href="https://matthewwolfmeyer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://matthewwolfmeyer.com/</a> Binghamton University: <a href="https://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/faculty/profile.html?id=mwolfmey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.binghamton.edu/anthropology/faculty/profile.html?id=mwolfmey</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/m_wolf_meyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/m_wolf_meyer</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/slumbering-masses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/slumbering-masses/</a> <h4>More Episodes:</h4>

048: Rethinking Sleep In Modern American Life – Matthew Wolf-Meyer

 Pretty much every week, we get an email from a new cannabis startup, promoting their latest CBD or THC remedy to treat any number of health conditions, including sleep problems. This boom in new, legal cannabis products is the result of recent legislation to start the process of widespread marijuana decriminalisation, and eventually full legalisation. But whilst the consumer demand is fuelling massive growth in the global cannabis industry, currently, there’s little, verging on zero clinical evidence to firmly substantiate many of the health claims made by the new wave of cannabis products hitting the market. So in this episode, we go behind the marketing claims, and look at the real, solid, scientific evidence behind medical cannabis and its efficacy in treating insomnia and a whole host of other sleep disorders including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and even narcolepsy. This episode’s guest:    Anastasia Suraev is a clinical research officer at the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, a philanthropically-funded centre for cannabinoid research at the University of Sydney. She is also a PhD candidate at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research where she is leading a clinical trial assessing the effects of a cannabis-based therapy on sleep in people with chronic insomnia. University of Sydney: https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/about/our-people/academic-staff/anastasia-suraev.html Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics: https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/:  Systematic Review: Cannabinoid therapies in the management of sleep disorders: A systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/cannabis-sleep-medicine/ More Episodes:

Pretty much every week, we get an email from a new cannabis startup, promoting their latest CBD or THC remedy to treat any number of health conditions, including sleep problems. This boom in new, legal cannabis products is the result of recent legislation to start the process of widespread marijuana decriminalisation, and eventually full legalisation. But whilst the consumer demand is fuelling massive growth in the global cannabis industry, currently, there’s little, verging on zero clinical evidence to firmly substantiate many of the health claims made by the new wave of cannabis products hitting the market. So in this episode, we go behind the marketing claims, and look at the real, solid, scientific evidence behind medical cannabis and its efficacy in treating insomnia and a whole host of other sleep disorders including sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and even narcolepsy. <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Anastasia Suraev is a clinical research officer at the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics, a philanthropically-funded centre for cannabinoid research at the University of Sydney. She is also a PhD candidate at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research where she is leading a clinical trial assessing the effects of a cannabis-based therapy on sleep in people with chronic insomnia. University of Sydney: <a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/about/our-people/academic-staff/anastasia-suraev.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/about/our-people/academic-staff/anastasia-suraev.html</a> Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics: <a href="https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sydney.edu.au/lambert/</a>: Systematic Review: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1087079220300824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cannabinoid therapies in the management of sleep disorders: A systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/cannabis-sleep-medicine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/cannabis-sleep-medicine/</a> <h5>More Episodes:</h5>

047:  Cannabis and sleep: from prehistory to the 21st century – Anastasia Suraev

 Technology and sleep have a troubled relationship. On one hand, doctors and therapists remind their patients to banish every gadget and gizmo from the bedroom, lest they act as addictive, irresistible slumber-stealing distractions. On the other side however, there’s a fast growing cohort of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and sleep practitioners who recognise the unbounded potential of technology to improve, rather than detract from our sleep. In this episode we talk to Julian Jagtenberg, co-founder of Somnox, a company at the vanguard of the vibrant, innovative 21st century consumer sleep technology industry. We talk to Julian about the world’s first sleep robot, and how the new ‘sleep economy’ may offer exciting new pathways and opportunities to help people overcome sleep issues, without resorting to pills, or potions. This episode’s guest:  Julian Jagtenberg is Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of Somnox, the world’s first sleep robot. Created to fight insomnia, help the sleep deprived and start a global sleep revolution, Somnox was borne from Julian’s desire to help his mother manage and overcome insomnia without the need for prescription medication. He graduated with honors from the Delft University of Technology with a degree in Industrial Design, and also holds a minor in Robotics from the Delft Biorobotics Lab As an industrial design engineer, Julian is on a mission to develop soft robotics to contribute to health and well-being. With multiple design and engineering awards, including the James Dyson Award, Philips Innovation Award, Robotdalen Innovation Award and Sprout’s 25 under 25, Julian passionately believes in the ability of robotics to help humans live happier and healthier lives. Julian’s website: https://julianjagtenberg.com/ Somnox website: https://somnox.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianjagtenberg/ More Resources: Paro Therapeutic Robots: http://www.parorobots.com/ Our in-depth review of the Somnox Sleep Robot: https://sleepgadgets.io/somnox-sleep-robot-review/ Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/somnox-robot-sleep-economy/ More Episodes:

Technology and sleep have a troubled relationship. On one hand, doctors and therapists remind their patients to banish every gadget and gizmo from the bedroom, lest they act as addictive, irresistible slumber-stealing distractions. On the other side however, there’s a fast growing cohort of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and sleep practitioners who recognise the unbounded potential of technology to improve, rather than detract from our sleep. In this episode we talk to Julian Jagtenberg, co-founder of Somnox, a company at the vanguard of the vibrant, innovative 21st century consumer sleep technology industry. We talk to Julian about the world’s first sleep robot, and how the new ‘sleep economy’ may offer exciting new pathways and opportunities to help people overcome sleep issues, without resorting to pills, or potions. <h5>This episode’s guest:</h5> Julian Jagtenberg is Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of Somnox, the world’s first sleep robot. Created to fight insomnia, help the sleep deprived and start a global sleep revolution, Somnox was borne from Julian’s desire to help his mother manage and overcome insomnia without the need for prescription medication. He graduated with honors from the Delft University of Technology with a degree in Industrial Design, and also holds a minor in Robotics from the Delft Biorobotics Lab As an industrial design engineer, Julian is on a mission to develop soft robotics to contribute to health and well-being. With multiple design and engineering awards, including the James Dyson Award, Philips Innovation Award, Robotdalen Innovation Award and Sprout’s 25 under 25, Julian passionately believes in the ability of robotics to help humans live happier and healthier lives. Julian’s website: <a href="https://julianjagtenberg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://julianjagtenberg.com/</a> Somnox website: <a href="https://somnox.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://somnox.com</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianjagtenberg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianjagtenberg/</a> <h3>More Resources:</h3> Paro Therapeutic Robots: <a href="http://www.parorobots.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.parorobots.com/</a> Our in-depth review of the Somnox Sleep Robot: <a href="https://sleepgadgets.io/somnox-sleep-robot-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleepgadgets.io/somnox-sleep-robot-review/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/somnox-robot-sleep-economy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/somnox-robot-sleep-economy/</a> <h5>More Episodes:</h5>

046:  Robots, innovation and the sleep economy – Julian Jagtenberg

Exploring sleep through the lens of science, culture, medicine, technology and more. The whole conversation on sleep.

Very informative conversations with current researchers in the field of sleep.  Very needed and much appreciated.

Texas Sleep Physician

Was a good podcast until had to bash our President, body shame him. Will be deleting.

Sleep apnea

Sleep Junkies

Lindsay Browning

CBT-I is a cognitive and behavioral-based therapy that is rapidly becoming a first line treatment for insomnia around the world. We ask psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Lindsay Browning to explain what CBT-I is, how it works, and why it's so effective.Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript hereSkip to highlights 	02:04 introduction to Dr Lindsay Browning 	03:51 the importance of a checking a sleep expert's credentials 	08:49 the difference between counselling and cognitive therapy 	11:19 intentional bias and how negative thoughts influence reinforce negative behaviors 	15:00 how CBT-I has replaced sleeping pills as a recommended first-line treatment for insomnia 	18:10 different CBT-I delivery systems: therapist, group therapy, online, self-directed 	21:55 CBT-I group therapy vs one-to-one- therapy 	23:45 explaining how a typical CBT-I therapy session works 	26:22  completing a sleep diary 	28:47 can you use a sleep tracker when doing CBT-I 	32:35 behavorial recommendations and sleep restriction 	34:45 Pavlov's dog and classical conditioning 	41:55 stimulus control 	44:34 CBT-I is not a magic bullet  	45:42 cognitive aspects of CBT-I 	49:54 keeping a bedside journal to clear your thoughts before bedtime 	53:16 how long does a course of CBT-I last?CBT-I  (cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia) has in recent years become a first line recommended treatment in many countries for treating sleep problems that would have previously been tackled with prescription meds.The reason for the rise in popularity of CBT-I is that studies have repeatedly shown positive, lasting effects that when patients successfully complete a course of treatment.CBTI combines a suite of psychological and behavorial tools and techniques, and is designed to challenge the negative thought patterns associated with insomnia, and introduce behavorial changes to reduce the anxieties associated with sleep.For this episode we talked to Chartered Psychologist and sleep therapist, Dr Lindsay Browning all about CBT-I, how it works, what a typical CBT-I treatment plan looks like, plus lots more.This Episode's Guest:Dr Lindsay BrowningDr Lindsay Browning is a neuroscientist and sleep consultant from the UK with a Doctorate (DPhil) from the University of Oxford, an MSc. in Neuroscience and a BSc. in Psychology.Having realised that there was a desperate need for help for people suffering from insomnia she founded Trouble Sleeping in 2006.Dr Browning is a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a member of the British Sleep Society and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.Resources:Trouble Sleeping - https://troublesleeping.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/DrBrowningSleepInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/DrBrowningSleep/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrBrowning/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrBrowningSleepMore EpisodesFull transcriptJeff Mann: 00:08 Welcome to the Sleep Junkies podcast. My name's Jeff and I'm the founder and the editor of sleepjunkies.com. And at Sleep Junkies we cover the whole conversation on sleep, so we talk about the health and the science aspects.00:23 We talk about the culture of sleep, we talk about the sleep industry, we talk about interesting new sleep products. Pretty much if there's an interesting topic and it's got anything to do with sleep, we'll cover it00:34 And today's podcast is going to be all of that. The topic of CBT, which stands for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. And the reason we're going to talk about CBTi today is hopefully dispel a few myths, hopefully be a bit of it an explainer. A bit of an education to anyone that's looking for an effective treatment for insomnia. It's a cognitive and behavioural therapy. It's about changing your behaviour and changing your thinking rather than taking a medication.

CBT-I is a cognitive and behavioral-based therapy that is rapidly becoming a first line treatment for insomnia around the world. We ask psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Lindsay Browning to explain what CBT-I is, how it works, and why it's so effective. Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript here Skip to highlights 	02:04 introduction to Dr Lindsay Browning 	03:51 the importance of a checking a sleep expert's credentials 	08:49 the difference between counselling and cognitive therapy 	11:19 intentional bias and how negative thoughts influence reinforce negative behaviors 	15:00 how CBT-I has replaced sleeping pills as a recommended first-line treatment for insomnia 	18:10 different CBT-I delivery systems: therapist, group therapy, online, self-directed 	21:55 CBT-I group therapy vs one-to-one- therapy 	23:45 explaining how a typical CBT-I therapy session works 	26:22  completing a sleep diary 	28:47 can you use a sleep tracker when doing CBT-I 	32:35 behavorial recommendations and sleep restriction 	34:45 Pavlov's dog and classical conditioning 	41:55 stimulus control 	44:34 CBT-I is not a magic bullet  	45:42 cognitive aspects of CBT-I 	49:54 keeping a bedside journal to clear your thoughts before bedtime 	53:16 how long does a course of CBT-I last? CBT-I  (cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia) has in recent years become a first line recommended treatment in many countries for treating sleep problems that would have previously been tackled with prescription meds. The reason for the rise in popularity of CBT-I is that studies have repeatedly shown positive, lasting effects that when patients successfully complete a course of treatment. CBTI combines a suite of psychological and behavorial tools and techniques, and is designed to challenge the negative thought patterns associated with insomnia, and introduce behavorial changes to reduce the anxieties associated with sleep. For this episode we talked to Chartered Psychologist and sleep therapist, Dr Lindsay Browning all about CBT-I, how it works, what a typical CBT-I treatment plan looks like, plus lots more. This Episode's Guest: Dr Lindsay Browning Dr Lindsay Browning is a neuroscientist and sleep consultant from the UK with a Doctorate (DPhil) from the University of Oxford, an MSc. in Neuroscience and a BSc. in Psychology. Having realised that there was a desperate need for help for people suffering from insomnia she founded Trouble Sleeping in 2006. Dr Browning is a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a member of the British Sleep Society and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Resources: Trouble Sleeping - <a href="https://troublesleeping.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://troublesleeping.co.uk/</a> Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/DrBrowningSleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrBrowningSleep</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DrBrowningSleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/DrBrowningSleep/</a> Linkedin - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrBrowning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrBrowning/</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrBrowningSleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DrBrowningSleep</a> More Episodes Full transcript Jeff Mann: 00:08 Welcome to the Sleep Junkies podcast. My name's Jeff and I'm the founder and the editor of <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sleepjunkies.com</a>. And at Sleep Junkies we cover the whole conversation on sleep, so we talk about the health and the science aspects. 00:23 We talk about the culture of sleep, we talk about the sleep industry, we talk about interesting new sleep products. Pretty much if there's an interesting topic and it's got anything to do with sleep, we'll cover it 00:34 And today's podcast is going to be all of that. The topic of CBT, which stands for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. And the reason we're going to talk about CBTi today is hopefully dispel a few myths, hopefully be a bit of it an explainer. A bit of an education to anyone that's looking for an effective treatment for insomnia. It's a cognitive and behavioural therapy. It's about changing your behaviour and changing your thinking rather than taking a medication.

007: Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia explained – Dr Lindsay Browning

Craig Canapari

Getting a child to sleep through the night is one of the biggest challenges that parents face. In recent years, online wars have erupted between parents who advocate for behavioural sleep training methods and those who choose 'baby-led' parenting styles.Much of the antagonism stems from the misunderstanding that sleep training is synonymous with so-called 'Cry It Out' techniques (aka extinction), most famously popularised by Dr Richard Ferber. But as our guest Dr Craig Canapari explains in this episode, sleep training encompasses much more than extinction methods, and includes a wide array of strategies and techniques for tackling sleep problems in babies, toddlers and even school-age kids.Join us as we bust the myths, the stigmas and the misconceptions of what sleep training really is, and explore some of the techniques that Dr Canapari uses in his practice at Yale and in his book, It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train.This episode's guest:Dr. Canapari is an Associate Professor and the director of the Pediatric Sleep Program at the Yale University School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine. His interests include general pulmonary issues, pediatric sleep problems, and the respiratory issues of children with neuromuscular disease, as well as the use of emerging technology to disseminate useful information about sleep disorders to families.Dr Canapari's website: https://drcraigcanapari.com/The book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Never-Late-Sleep-Train-ebook/dp/B07GD4NN48LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-canapari-b7247350/Yale: https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/craig_canapari/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcanapariMore Resources:Ferber vs Sears: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-training-cry-it-out/Baby Sleep Training Basics: https://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-training-the-basics_1505715.bcEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/redefining-sleep-training/More Episodes:

Getting a child to sleep through the night is one of the biggest challenges that parents face. In recent years, online wars have erupted between parents who advocate for behavioural sleep training methods and those who choose 'baby-led' parenting styles. Much of the antagonism stems from the misunderstanding that sleep training is synonymous with so-called 'Cry It Out' techniques (aka extinction), most famously popularised by Dr Richard Ferber. But as our guest Dr Craig Canapari explains in this episode, sleep training encompasses much more than extinction methods, and includes a wide array of strategies and techniques for tackling sleep problems in babies, toddlers and even school-age kids. Join us as we bust the myths, the stigmas and the misconceptions of what sleep training really is, and explore some of the techniques that Dr Canapari uses in his practice at Yale and in his book, It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train. This episode's guest: Dr. Canapari is an Associate Professor and the director of the Pediatric Sleep Program at the Yale University School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine. His interests include general pulmonary issues, pediatric sleep problems, and the respiratory issues of children with neuromuscular disease, as well as the use of emerging technology to disseminate useful information about sleep disorders to families. Dr Canapari's website: <a href="https://drcraigcanapari.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drcraigcanapari.com/</a> The book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-Never-Late-Sleep-Train-ebook/dp/B07GD4NN48" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Its-Never-Late-Sleep-Train-ebook/dp/B07GD4NN48</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-canapari-b7247350/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-canapari-b7247350/</a> Yale: <a href="https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/craig_canapari/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/craig_canapari/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drcanapari" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drcanapari</a> More Resources: Ferber vs Sears: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-training-cry-it-out/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-training-cry-it-out/</a> Baby Sleep Training Basics: <a href="https://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-training-the-basics_1505715.bc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-training-the-basics_1505715.bc</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/redefining-sleep-training/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/redefining-sleep-training/</a> More Episodes:

026: Redefining sleep training (it’s not all about Cry It Out) – Dr Craig Canapari

Thaddeus Owen

A practical guide to optimising your sleep and circadian biology with light exposure in the day and blocking blue light at night. We talk to Thaddeus Owen, the Primal Hacker about blue light blocking glasses, getting naked outdoors in the morning and lots more.Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript hereSkip to highlights 	1:44 What is biohacking? 	4:57 Dave Asprey and modifying your biology 	6:20 The pivotal moment when Thaddeus decided to pursue a life of optimal health 	9:00 Primal Hacker: combining cutting edge science and ancestral health 	10:32 Jumping into ice-holes, cold adaptation and cryotherapy 	13:23 Thaddeus' TED Talk on light hacking 	15:04 Light hack #1: getting sun exposure in the morning 	16:15 How morning sunlight stimulates hormone and neurotransmitter production 	17:40 How morning sunlight preconditions your skin to withstand ultraviolet light  	20:40 New research which shows there are photoreceptors in the skin 	21:30 How to be naked in the sun, even in a busy urban environment  	22:51 Lux levels, indoor vs outdoor light intensity 	26:22 Using consumer light therapy technology, Retimer glasses 	31:07 How morning sunlight acts as a 'brake' for melaton   	33:48 How do I get natural light if I work indoors all day? 	37:30 Why do we need to block out blue light at night? 	40:35 Blue blockers; wearing at night vs wearing in the day 	43:50 Blue light blocking apps and software for laptops, phones and tablets 	45:18 F.lux vs Iris - pros and cons  	48:15 How to choose a pair of blue-blocking glasses 	50:41 BPI 550 tint glasses 	52:51 Recommended brands for best blue blocking glasses 	54:32 How to check if your glasses are blocking the right wavelengths 	56:51 How to create a blackout in your bedroom at night 	59:27 Thoughts on smart lighting/circadian lighting for the home 	01:01:46 Summing up: Light is free. It doesn't have to be complicated.For 200,000 years, human physiology has adapted to live in sync with the daily cycle of night and day.And natural light is the most important environmental cue that helps to synchronise our biology to the 24 hour, or circadian rhythm.But in the 21st century, artificial lighting, technology and 24/7 society has separated us from nature, and as a result, many of us, as a result of spending too much time indoors, too much time in front of screens, or staying up too light, suffer the health consequences of disrupting our circadian rhythms.In today's podcast we talk to biohacker Thaddeus Owen, who for the last 12 years has been studying, and implementing ways to achieve optimal health, including using the latest research into how light affects our physiology and our sleep.In this episode we go in-depth into explaining some practical ways to improve your sleep health, and general well-being with 'light hacking' including: 	tips and strategies for achieving optimal sunlight exposure in the morning and throughout the day 	how sunlight contains information that triggers hormone production at different times during the day 	how to choose the best pair of blue light blocking glasses 	comparing blue light blocking apps like F.lux and Irisand lots more. We hope you enjoy the episode!This Episode's Guest Thaddeus Owen - @PrimalHackerThaddeus Owen is the co-founder or PrimalHacker.com. A certified Bulletproof Coach from the first ever class of coaches, holds a personal training certification, nutrition certification, Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition and studied Chemical Engineering a long time ago.ResourcesPrimal Hacker website: https://primalhacker.com/Instagram:  @primalhacker https://www.instagram.com/primalhacker/Study: Infra-red light/ Skin conditioning https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4745411/Article about non-visual photoreceptors: https://theconversation.com/seeing-without-eyes-the-unexpected-world-of-nonvisual-photoreception-79166

A practical guide to optimising your sleep and circadian biology with light exposure in the day and blocking blue light at night. We talk to Thaddeus Owen, the Primal Hacker about blue light blocking glasses, getting naked outdoors in the morning and lots more. Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript here Skip to highlights 	1:44 What is biohacking? 	4:57 Dave Asprey and modifying your biology 	6:20 The pivotal moment when Thaddeus decided to pursue a life of optimal health 	9:00 Primal Hacker: combining cutting edge science and ancestral health 	10:32 Jumping into ice-holes, cold adaptation and cryotherapy 	13:23 Thaddeus' TED Talk on light hacking 	15:04 Light hack #1: getting sun exposure in the morning 	16:15 How morning sunlight stimulates hormone and neurotransmitter production 	17:40 How morning sunlight preconditions your skin to withstand ultraviolet light  	20:40 New research which shows there are photoreceptors in the skin 	21:30 How to be naked in the sun, even in a busy urban environment  	22:51 Lux levels, indoor vs outdoor light intensity 	26:22 Using consumer light therapy technology, Retimer glasses 	31:07 How morning sunlight acts as a 'brake' for melaton   	33:48 How do I get natural light if I work indoors all day? 	37:30 Why do we need to block out blue light at night? 	40:35 Blue blockers; wearing at night vs wearing in the day 	43:50 Blue light blocking apps and software for laptops, phones and tablets 	45:18 F.lux vs Iris - pros and cons  	48:15 How to choose a pair of blue-blocking glasses 	50:41 BPI 550 tint glasses 	52:51 Recommended brands for best blue blocking glasses 	54:32 How to check if your glasses are blocking the right wavelengths 	56:51 How to create a blackout in your bedroom at night 	59:27 Thoughts on smart lighting/circadian lighting for the home 	01:01:46 Summing up: Light is free. It doesn't have to be complicated. For 200,000 years, human physiology has adapted to live in sync with the daily cycle of night and day. And natural light is the most important environmental cue that helps to synchronise our biology to the 24 hour, or circadian rhythm. But in the 21st century, artificial lighting, technology and 24/7 society has separated us from nature, and as a result, many of us, as a result of spending too much time indoors, too much time in front of screens, or staying up too light, suffer the health consequences of disrupting our circadian rhythms. In today's podcast we talk to biohacker Thaddeus Owen, who for the last 12 years has been studying, and implementing ways to achieve optimal health, including using the latest research into how light affects our physiology and our sleep. In this episode we go in-depth into explaining some practical ways to improve your sleep health, and general well-being with 'light hacking' including: 	tips and strategies for achieving optimal sunlight exposure in the morning and throughout the day 	how sunlight contains information that triggers hormone production at different times during the day 	how to choose the best pair of blue light blocking glasses 	comparing blue light blocking apps like F.lux and Iris and lots more. We hope you enjoy the episode! This Episode's Guest Thaddeus Owen - @PrimalHacker Thaddeus Owen is the co-founder or <a href="http://PrimalHacker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PrimalHacker.com</a>. A certified Bulletproof Coach from the first ever class of coaches, holds a personal training certification, nutrition certification, Master’s degree in Holistic Nutrition and studied Chemical Engineering a long time ago. Resources Primal Hacker website: <a href="https://primalhacker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://primalhacker.com/</a> Instagram:  @primalhacker <a href="https://www.instagram.com/primalhacker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/primalhacker/</a> Study: Infra-red light/ Skin conditioning <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4745411/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4745411/</a> Article about non-visual photoreceptors: <a href="https://theconversation.com/seeing-without-eyes-the-unexpected-world-of-nonvisual-photoreception-79166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theconversation.com/seeing-without-eyes-the-unexpected-world-of-nonvisual-photoreception-79166</a>

010: Light hacking for optimal sleep and circadian biology – Thaddeus Owen

This week we explore 'pandemic dreaming' - a phenomenon where people around the world, experiencing lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, have reported an uptick in incidences of dreaming and more vivid dreams.We talk to two academics who, for several years have been undertaking an art/science project, DreamsID in which individuals recall a dream, which is then transformed in real time to a work of art.We talk about some of the reasons behind 'Covid dreams', art, symbolism and metaphors, an overview of contemporary theories of dreams' functions, and explore new theories of how the act of sharing dreams may strengthen social bonds by increasing feelings of empathy.This episode's guests:Mark Blagrove is a Professor of Psychology at Swansea Univeristy. He studies the relationship between sleep and cognition, including effects of sleep loss, memory consolidation functions of sleep, causes and possible functions of dreaming, nightmares, and lucid dreams.Swansea University: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/psychology/m.t.blagrove/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mark_BlagroveResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark_BlagroveJulia Lockheart BA MA PhD FRSA SFHEA is a British artist, academic and researcher. She currently works as a metadesign researcher and Associate Lecturer in Design Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London; as a Senior Lecturer, Head of Contextual Practices, and Director of the Metadesign Research Centre at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and also as a design and language consultant to several educational institutions internationally.Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_LockheartGoldsmiths: https://www.gold.ac.uk/design/people/lockheart-julia/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrLockheartResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julia_LockheartMore Resources:DreamsID: http://dreamsid.com/Study - Empathy &amp; Dream Sharing: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01351/fullArticle from Sublime Magazine: https://sublimemagazine.com/dream-sharingWired Magazine: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-dreams-sleepEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/covid-dreams-empathy/More Episodes:

This week we explore 'pandemic dreaming' - a phenomenon where people around the world, experiencing lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, have reported an uptick in incidences of dreaming and more vivid dreams. We talk to two academics who, for several years have been undertaking an art/science project, DreamsID in which individuals recall a dream, which is then transformed in real time to a work of art. We talk about some of the reasons behind 'Covid dreams', art, symbolism and metaphors, an overview of contemporary theories of dreams' functions, and explore new theories of how the act of sharing dreams may strengthen social bonds by increasing feelings of empathy. This episode's guests: Mark Blagrove is a Professor of Psychology at Swansea Univeristy. He studies the relationship between sleep and cognition, including effects of sleep loss, memory consolidation functions of sleep, causes and possible functions of dreaming, nightmares, and lucid dreams. Swansea University: <a href="https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/psychology/m.t.blagrove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/human-and-health-sciences/psychology/m.t.blagrove/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Mark_Blagrove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Mark_Blagrove</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark_Blagrove" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark_Blagrove</a> Julia Lockheart BA MA PhD FRSA SFHEA is a British artist, academic and researcher. She currently works as a metadesign researcher and Associate Lecturer in Design Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London; as a Senior Lecturer, Head of Contextual Practices, and Director of the Metadesign Research Centre at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and also as a design and language consultant to several educational institutions internationally. Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Lockheart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Lockheart</a> Goldsmiths: <a href="https://www.gold.ac.uk/design/people/lockheart-julia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gold.ac.uk/design/people/lockheart-julia/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrLockheart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DrLockheart</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julia_Lockheart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julia_Lockheart</a> More Resources: DreamsID: <a href="http://dreamsid.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dreamsid.com/</a> Study - Empathy &amp; Dream Sharing: <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01351/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01351/full</a> Article from Sublime Magazine: <a href="https://sublimemagazine.com/dream-sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sublimemagazine.com/dream-sharing</a> Wired Magazine: <a href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-dreams-sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wired.co.uk/article/coronavirus-dreams-sleep</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/covid-dreams-empathy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/covid-dreams-empathy/</a> More Episodes:

044: Do dreams have a social function? Covid-19 Special Report – Prof Mark Blagrove & Dr Julia Lockheart

Despite the constant warnings about the negative health impacts of shift work, the 20-30% of the workforce who work nights and irregular hours provide a vital function to our modern 24/7 society. So what are the best practices for shift workers to balance the demands of working shifts, disrupted sleep schedules and all the health, emotional implication this entails? We speak to Carolyn Schur who has been helping employers and workers develop practical, evidence-based strategies to cope with all the challenges of working shifts and nights.This episode’s guest:Carolyn Schur is a sleep educator and coach who helps shiftworkers and those with insomnia sleep better. Carolyn works with organizations throughout Canada and the United States using her expertise to optimize employee performance and minimize absenteeism, risk and health costs. Her specialities include shiftwork, fatigue management, insomnia and sleep disorders, 'night owl' behavior, relationships, communication, conflict.Resources:Website: https://carolynschur.com/Twitter @schurgoodesleep : https://twitter.com/schurgoodesleepLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynschur/More Episodes:

Despite the constant warnings about the negative health impacts of shift work, the 20-30% of the workforce who work nights and irregular hours provide a vital function to our modern 24/7 society.  So what are the best practices for shift workers to balance the demands of working shifts, disrupted sleep schedules and all the health, emotional implication this entails?  We speak to Carolyn Schur who has been helping employers and workers develop practical, evidence-based strategies to cope with all the challenges of working shifts and nights. This episode’s guest: Carolyn Schur is a sleep educator and coach who helps shiftworkers and those with insomnia sleep better. Carolyn works with organizations throughout Canada and the United States using her expertise to optimize employee performance and minimize absenteeism, risk and health costs.  Her specialities include shiftwork, fatigue management, insomnia and sleep disorders, 'night owl' behavior, relationships, communication, conflict. Resources: Website: <a href="https://carolynschur.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://carolynschur.com/</a> Twitter @schurgoodesleep : <a href="https://twitter.com/schurgoodesleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/schurgoodesleep</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynschur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynschur/</a> More Episodes:

019: How to optimize your sleep when you work night shifts – Carolyn Schur

Valerie Crabtree

For a long time, teenagers have been portayed as lazy, prone to mood swings, and generally difficult to get on with. But sleep science dispels these myths as we now know that the adolescent age period is marked by many developmental changes, including the circadian system.Today we talk to Dr Valerie Crabtree, a sleep researcher, clinical psychologist and mother of two teenagers, about the science of the teenage brain, the risk factors for adolescents who don't get enough sleep, societal challenges, and also offer some practical advice for parents who want to ensure the best possible sleep for their teens.This Episode's GuestValerie Crabtree Ph.D is an Associate Member, Department of Psychology and Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When she arrived at St. Jude, she focused her research on sleep disturbances in pediatric oncology patients, and her clinical work on sleep complaints, as well as psychological adaptation to cancer and treatment. In 2015, Dr. Crabtree and her co-author, Dr. Lisa Meltzer, published a book, “Pediatric Sleep Problems: A Clinician’s Guide to Behavioral Interventions.”St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/directory/c/valerie-crabtree.htmlResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Valerie_CrabtreeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-crabtree-b656157/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drvcrabtreeEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-and-the-teenage-brain/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng1i8KuOqVcMore Episodes:

For a long time, teenagers have been portayed as lazy, prone to mood swings, and generally difficult to get on with. But sleep science dispels these myths as we now know that the adolescent age period is marked by many developmental changes, including the circadian system. Today we talk to Dr Valerie Crabtree, a sleep researcher, clinical psychologist and mother of two teenagers, about the science of the teenage brain, the risk factors for adolescents who don't get enough sleep, societal challenges, and also offer some practical advice for parents who want to ensure the best possible sleep for their teens. This Episode's Guest Valerie Crabtree Ph.D is an Associate Member, Department of Psychology and Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When she arrived at St. Jude, she focused her research on sleep disturbances in pediatric oncology patients, and her clinical work on sleep complaints, as well as psychological adaptation to cancer and treatment. In 2015, Dr. Crabtree and her co-author, Dr. Lisa Meltzer, published a book, “Pediatric Sleep Problems: A Clinician’s Guide to Behavioral Interventions.” St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: <a href="https://www.stjude.org/directory/c/valerie-crabtree.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stjude.org/directory/c/valerie-crabtree.html</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Valerie_Crabtree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Valerie_Crabtree</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-crabtree-b656157/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-crabtree-b656157/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drvcrabtree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drvcrabtree</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-and-the-teenage-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-and-the-teenage-brain/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng1i8KuOqVc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng1i8KuOqVc</a> More Episodes:

036: Sleep and the teenage brain – Dr Valerie Crabtree

In recent years we've been bombarded with advice warning of the dangers of sleep-stealing blue light emitted from smartphones, tablets and computer screens.But scientists and health experts are slowly coming to realise that the melatonin-blocking function of short-wavelength light is only part of the story regarding the reasons why technology keeps us awake at night.In this episode we talk to renowned sleep expert Dr Michael Grandner about the complex and nuanced ways that technology can contribute to a lack of sleep - discussing not just the role of blue light, but also the addictive nature of social media algorithms, how different types of digital media affect sleep, and offering some practical tips to help you manage your smartphone addiction.This episode's guest:Dr. Michael Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.Website: http://www.michaelgrandner.com/University of Arizona: https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.htmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_GrandnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgrandnerEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/screens-and-sleep/More Episodes:

In recent years we've been bombarded with advice warning of the dangers of sleep-stealing blue light emitted from smartphones, tablets and computer screens. But scientists and health experts are slowly coming to realise that the melatonin-blocking function of short-wavelength light is only part of the story regarding the reasons why technology keeps us awake at night. In this episode we talk to renowned sleep expert Dr Michael Grandner about the complex and nuanced ways that technology can contribute to a lack of sleep - discussing not just the role of blue light, but also the addictive nature of social media algorithms, how different types of digital media affect sleep, and offering some practical tips to help you manage your smartphone addiction. This episode's guest: Dr. Michael Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is Certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Website: <a href="http://www.michaelgrandner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.michaelgrandner.com/</a> University of Arizona: <a href="https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sleephealthresearch.com/team.html</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Grandner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Grandner</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/screens-and-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/screens-and-sleep/</a> More Episodes:

043: Screen time and sleep – it’s not all about blue light: Dr Michael Grandner

We talk to Curzio Vasapollo about the practicalities and challenges of measuring the sleeping brain using EEG (electroencephalography). We also discuss what happens in a sleep lab vs tracking your sleep at home, AI, biotech and loads more.Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript hereEpisode Highlights: 	03:52 Description of ZMax platform 	04:13 Zmax applications - research, lucid dreaming, neuro-feedback 	07:47 What is EEG? 	12:01 Misconceptions of 'brain-waves' 	15:24 What is a hypnogram? 	16:58 What is light sleep (N1 sleep)? 	19:46 N2 sleep, K-complexes and sleep spindles 	22:28 Slow wave (deep) sleep or N3 sleep 	26:28 REM detection and lucid dreaming 	31:15 Why a sleep cycles is not 90 minutes 	32:33 Contrasting EEG sleep recording at home and in the sleep lab 	32:33 The limitations of FitBits and movement based sleep trackers 	35:04 Challenges of building an accurate EEG wearable 	56:14 Turning raw EEG data into a usable hypnogram with AI 	65:01 Lucid dreaming research using ZMax 	69:05 Detecting sleep apnea with a wearable 	73:05 the future of sleep technology is in biotech, not hardwareEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/podcast/measuring-the-sleeping-brain/This episode's guest:Curzio Vasapollo, developer of ZmaxCurzio (Kurt) Vasapollo is the inventor of Zmax, an EEG-based sleep acquisition tool for monitoring sleep accurately outside of the sleep lab with applications for sleep research, lucid dreaming and bio/neuro-feedbackLinks:Zmax website - http://hypnodynecorp.com/ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_VasapolloOverview of EEG and sleep (Medscape) - https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1140322-overviewSleep tracking guide - http://sleepjunkies.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/More Episodes:Full Transcript:[toc]Jeff: Hi Kurt how you doing?Kurt: I'm doing fine thank you.Jeff: I'm going to really try and pick your brains today. Before we get into the question and answer, I like to give guests the opportunity to what I call an elevator pitch and now I just mentioned you've created this platform called ZMax. Now, in a succinct way, because it's a very sophisticated platform that you've created, can you just give us a very brief overview what your platform does?Description of ZMax platformKurt: So, ZMax is a sleep acquisition and analysis system. It consists of both hardware and software. The hardware is a comfortable headband that you put on your head before you go to sleep and the software is a toolset for displaying data, that is acquired and for analyzing features of sleep.Some of the applications of ZMax for exemplar in sleep research, sleep researchers across Europe use ZMax to capture data from their participants in their sleep studies.For example; the Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute, Radboud University, Netherlands Harrison Institute, in Amsterdam with Dr Van Someron. Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, University of Freiburg, University of Essex, University of Leeds.Another application that comes to mind is lucid dreaming. ZMax has stimulation capabilities. So, for people that are interested in lucid dreaming ZMax is the most accurate EEG based sleep cue delivery system that's available.It's also scriptable, the another one is biofeedback and neurofeedback. So, for example; ZMax captures the amount of oxygen in your blood and your heart rate movement and the muscle tension in your face. So, from these things, as you can see on our website as well, you can create relaxation setups and biofeedback software.[05:22] Jeff: Okay, fantastic. So, Kurt can you tell us a bit about your journey into creating ZMax and how you came up with the initial idea for the platform and how you developed ZMax and where it is now?Creating an EEG WearableKurt: Well, ZMax started out as a lucid dreaming project and I had tried the Nova Dreamer,

We talk to Curzio Vasapollo about the practicalities and challenges of measuring the sleeping brain using EEG (electroencephalography). We also discuss what happens in a sleep lab vs tracking your sleep at home, AI, biotech and loads more. Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript here Episode Highlights: 	03:52 Description of ZMax platform 	04:13 Zmax applications - research, lucid dreaming, neuro-feedback 	07:47 What is EEG? 	12:01 Misconceptions of 'brain-waves' 	15:24 What is a hypnogram? 	16:58 What is light sleep (N1 sleep)? 	19:46 N2 sleep, K-complexes and sleep spindles 	22:28 Slow wave (deep) sleep or N3 sleep 	26:28 REM detection and lucid dreaming 	31:15 Why a sleep cycles is not 90 minutes 	32:33 Contrasting EEG sleep recording at home and in the sleep lab 	32:33 The limitations of FitBits and movement based sleep trackers 	35:04 Challenges of building an accurate EEG wearable 	56:14 Turning raw EEG data into a usable hypnogram with AI 	65:01 Lucid dreaming research using ZMax 	69:05 Detecting sleep apnea with a wearable 	73:05 the future of sleep technology is in biotech, not hardware Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/podcast/measuring-the-sleeping-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/podcast/measuring-the-sleeping-brain/</a> This episode's guest: Curzio Vasapollo, developer of Zmax Curzio (Kurt) Vasapollo is the inventor of Zmax, an EEG-based sleep acquisition tool for monitoring sleep accurately outside of the sleep lab with applications for sleep research, lucid dreaming and bio/neuro-feedback Links: Zmax website - <a href="http://hypnodynecorp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hypnodynecorp.com/</a> ResearchGate - <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_Vasapollo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_Vasapollo</a> Overview of EEG and sleep (Medscape) - <a href="https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1140322-overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1140322-overview</a> Sleep tracking guide - <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/features/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/</a> More Episodes: Full Transcript: [toc] Jeff: Hi Kurt how you doing? Kurt: I'm doing fine thank you. Jeff: I'm going to really try and pick your brains today. Before we get into the question and answer, I like to give guests the opportunity to what I call an elevator pitch and now I just mentioned you've created this platform called ZMax. Now, in a succinct way, because it's a very sophisticated platform that you've created, can you just give us a very brief overview what your platform does? Description of ZMax platform Kurt: So, ZMax is a sleep acquisition and analysis system. It consists of both hardware and software. The hardware is a comfortable headband that you put on your head before you go to sleep and the software is a toolset for displaying data, that is acquired and for analyzing features of sleep. Some of the applications of ZMax for exemplar in sleep research, sleep researchers across Europe use ZMax to capture data from their participants in their sleep studies. For example; the Stockholm University and Karolinska Institute, Radboud University, Netherlands Harrison Institute, in Amsterdam with Dr Van Someron. Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, University of Freiburg, University of Essex, University of Leeds. Another application that comes to mind is lucid dreaming. ZMax has stimulation capabilities. So, for people that are interested in lucid dreaming ZMax is the most accurate EEG based sleep cue delivery system that's available. It's also scriptable, the another one is biofeedback and neurofeedback. So, for example; ZMax captures the amount of oxygen in your blood and your heart rate movement and the muscle tension in your face. So, from these things, as you can see on our website as well, you can create relaxation setups and biofeedback software. [05:22] Jeff: Okay, fantastic. So, Kurt can you tell us a bit about your journey into creating ZMax and how you came up with the initial idea for the platform and how you developed ZMax and where it is now? Creating an EEG Wearable Kurt: Well, ZMax started out as a lucid dreaming project and I had tried the Nova Dreamer,

003: Measuring the sleeping brain – Curzio Vasapollo

Stephanie Romiszewski

In just 10 years, ASMR has grown from a fringe Youtube trend into a mainstream cultural phenomenon, boasting billions of video views, and even a Superbowl commercial.Despite millions claiming that ASMR induces relaxation and helps them to get to sleep, there is still only a tiny body of scientific research to lend any credence to this often bizarre phenomenon.In today's episode we speak to sleep physiologist Stephanie Romiszewski, who teamed up last year in a video collaboration with popular ASMR content creator Emma Smith aka 'Whispers Red' to produce the first ever sleep education video in an ASMR format.We take a deep dive into ASMR, exploring the science, the history, and how ASMR fits into the existing tools and techniques that ordinary folks and sleep professionals can employ to aid relaxation and perhaps better sleep too.This episode’s guest:Stephanie Romiszewski is a specialist sleep physiologist and Director of Sleepyhead Clinic. With a Master's degree focused in Behavioural sleep Medicine, Stephanie has a demonstrated history of working in the sleep medicine and wellness industry, as a research scientist, clinician and spokesperson. Stephanie is skilled in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, disseminating science to the public through television media and medical/legal work. Sleepyhead Clinic ASMR video collaboration with WhispersRedASMRhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHE3fFgTr2UResources:Sleepyhead Clinic: https://sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/Twitter @sleepyclinic: https://twitter.com/sleepyclinicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepyheadclinicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-romiszewski-31b85049/Secrets of Sleep TV Series: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleepMore about ASMR: http://sleepjunkies.com/what-is-asmr/More Episodes:

In just 10 years, ASMR has grown from a fringe Youtube trend into a mainstream cultural phenomenon, boasting billions of video views, and even a Superbowl commercial. Despite millions claiming that ASMR induces relaxation and helps them to get to sleep, there is still only a tiny body of scientific research to lend any credence to this often bizarre phenomenon. In today's episode we speak to sleep physiologist Stephanie Romiszewski, who teamed up last year in a video collaboration with popular ASMR content creator Emma Smith aka 'Whispers Red' to produce the first ever sleep education video in an ASMR format. We take a deep dive into ASMR, exploring the science, the history, and how ASMR fits into the existing tools and techniques that ordinary folks and sleep professionals can employ to aid relaxation and perhaps better sleep too. This episode’s guest: Stephanie Romiszewski is a specialist sleep physiologist and Director of Sleepyhead Clinic. With a Master's degree focused in Behavioural sleep Medicine, Stephanie has a demonstrated history of working in the sleep medicine and wellness industry, as a research scientist, clinician and spokesperson. Stephanie is skilled in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, disseminating science to the public through television media and medical/legal work.  Sleepyhead Clinic ASMR video collaboration with WhispersRedASMR <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHE3fFgTr2U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHE3fFgTr2U</a> Resources: Sleepyhead Clinic: <a href="https://sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleepyheadclinic.co.uk/</a> Twitter @sleepyclinic: <a href="https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sleepyclinic</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sleepyheadclinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sleepyheadclinic</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-romiszewski-31b85049/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-romiszewski-31b85049/</a> Secrets of Sleep TV Series: <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleep</a> More about ASMR: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/what-is-asmr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/what-is-asmr/</a> More Episodes:

022: ASMR: a sleep expert’s perspective – Stephanie Romiszewski

Winning the award for the best named sleep disorder ever, exploding head syndrome is an intriguing phenomenon which, although relatively harmless, can nonetheless cause considerable distress for those who suffer the condition.In today's episode we deep dive into the world of exploding head syndrome, with Dr Brian Sharpless, one of the foremost researchers in the field, and explore its symptoms, causes, possible treatments and lots more.This Episode's GuestDr Brian A. Sharpless is a licensed psychologist and author with interests in unusual psychological disorders, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and the history and philosophy of clinical psychology. He received a PhD in clinical psychology and MA in philosophy from Pennsylvania State University and completed post-doctoral clinical and research fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his three books with Oxford University Press, he has published over 40 journal articles and chapters. He also maintains a clinical practice in the greater Washington, DC area (i.e., Maryland and northern Virginia) and is a frequent lecturer.Dr Brian Sharpless website: http://briansharpless.com/Published research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hGAbs68AAAAJ&amp;hlAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brian-A-Sharpless/e/B01E606M42UNSW Empirical Musicology Lab: http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/exploding-head-syndrome/More Episodes:

Winning the award for the best named sleep disorder ever, exploding head syndrome is an intriguing phenomenon which, although relatively harmless, can nonetheless cause considerable distress for those who suffer the condition. In today's episode we deep dive into the world of exploding head syndrome, with Dr Brian Sharpless, one of the foremost researchers in the field, and explore its symptoms, causes, possible treatments and lots more. This Episode's Guest Dr Brian A. Sharpless is a licensed psychologist and author with interests in unusual psychological disorders, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and the history and philosophy of clinical psychology. He received a PhD in clinical psychology and MA in philosophy from Pennsylvania State University and completed post-doctoral clinical and research fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his three books with Oxford University Press, he has published over 40 journal articles and chapters. He also maintains a clinical practice in the greater Washington, DC area (i.e., Maryland and northern Virginia) and is a frequent lecturer. Dr Brian Sharpless website: <a href="http://briansharpless.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://briansharpless.com/</a> Published research: <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hGAbs68AAAAJ&amp;hl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hGAbs68AAAAJ&amp;hl</a> Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brian-A-Sharpless/e/B01E606M42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Brian-A-Sharpless/e/B01E606M42</a> UNSW Empirical Musicology Lab: <a href="http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZ</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/exploding-head-syndrome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/exploding-head-syndrome/</a> More Episodes:

038: Exploding head syndrome – Dr Brian Sharpless

Jonathan Cedernaes

A special episode focussed around coronavirus COVID-19, we talk to Dr Jonathan Cedernaes about the roles that sleep plays in our immune system, fighting infections, and how environmental factors such as physical exercise,  sunlight and diet impact our circadian clocks.This episode's guest:Jonathan Cedernaes MD, PhD is a senior researcher at Uppsala University where he completed both his medical degree and his PhD in the Department of Neuroscience.Uppsala: https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N7-789ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan_CedernaesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cedernaes-176b3159Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCedernaesSleep Science Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495466987134152/Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-immunity-and-coronavirus/More Episodes:

A special episode focussed around coronavirus COVID-19, we talk to Dr Jonathan Cedernaes about the roles that sleep plays in our immune system, fighting infections, and how environmental factors such as physical exercise,  sunlight and diet impact our circadian clocks. This episode's guest: Jonathan Cedernaes MD, PhD is a senior researcher at Uppsala University where he completed both his medical degree and his PhD in the Department of Neuroscience. Uppsala: <a href="https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N7-789" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N7-789</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan_Cedernaes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jonathan_Cedernaes</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cedernaes-176b3159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cedernaes-176b3159</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JCedernaes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JCedernaes</a> Sleep Science Facebook Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/495466987134152/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/495466987134152/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-immunity-and-coronavirus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-immunity-and-coronavirus/</a> More Episodes:

Sleep, immunity and coronavirus - a special episode: Dr Jonathan Cedernaes

In recent years melatonin has exploded in popularity as a 'wonder drug' - a safe, natural supplement for helping with sleep problems. Whilst there's lots of scientific evidence to back up many of the claims, the fact that melatonin, at least in the United States is classed as a food supplement, rather than a prescription medication, has led to a lack of consistent public health messaging, and a great deal of confusion amongst the millions who take melatonin supplements on a regular basis.In this episode we try to cut through the marketing hype, dispel some myths, and find out what the real facts are about melatonin and its role in sleep, as we speak to Professor Helen Burgess, one of the leading melatonin researcher in the United States.As well as discussing the basic biology concerning the role of melatonin we talk about the practical ins and outs, dosages, timing, use cases, side effects and also some of the latest findings in scientific research about how melatonin may play an important role outside of sleep issues, having implications for health conditions such as inflammation, some cancers and diabetes.This Episode's GuestHelen Burgess, Ph.D. is aProfessor in the Department of Psychiatry and Co-Director of the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan. Her scientific research examines basic sleep and circadian rhythm mechanisms and also sleep and circadian rhythms in the context of various clinical disorders including alcohol use disorders, autism, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, HIV, jet lag, migraine, shift work, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. Professor Burgess is also a member of the scientific advisory board for Natrol.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-burgess-45759a19/ResearhGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/39697916_Helen_J_BurgessRush University: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/helen-burgess-phdLab webpage: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/programs/sleep-circadian-research-laboratoryEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/the-truth-about-melatonin/More Episodes:

In recent years melatonin has exploded in popularity as a 'wonder drug' - a safe, natural supplement for helping with sleep problems. Whilst there's lots of scientific evidence to back up many of the claims, the fact that melatonin, at least in the United States is classed as a food supplement, rather than a prescription medication, has led to a lack of consistent public health messaging, and a great deal of confusion amongst the millions who take melatonin supplements on a regular basis. In this episode we try to cut through the marketing hype, dispel some myths, and find out what the real facts are about melatonin and its role in sleep, as we speak to Professor Helen Burgess, one of the leading melatonin researcher in the United States. As well as discussing the basic biology concerning the role of melatonin we talk about the practical ins and outs, dosages, timing, use cases, side effects and also some of the latest findings in scientific research about how melatonin may play an important role outside of sleep issues, having implications for health conditions such as inflammation, some cancers and diabetes. This Episode's Guest Helen Burgess, Ph.D. is aProfessor in the Department of Psychiatry and Co-Director of the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan. Her scientific research examines basic sleep and circadian rhythm mechanisms and also sleep and circadian rhythms in the context of various clinical disorders including alcohol use disorders, autism, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, HIV, jet lag, migraine, shift work, sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. Professor Burgess is also a member of the scientific advisory board for <a href="http://Natrol.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natrol.com</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-burgess-45759a19/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-burgess-45759a19/</a> ResearhGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/39697916_Helen_J_Burgess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/39697916_Helen_J_Burgess</a> Rush University: <a href="https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/helen-burgess-phd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rushu.rush.edu/faculty/helen-burgess-phd</a> Lab webpage: <a href="https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/programs/sleep-circadian-research-laboratory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/programs/sleep-circadian-research-laboratory</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/the-truth-about-melatonin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/the-truth-about-melatonin/</a> More Episodes:

039: The truth about melatonin – Professor Helen Burgess

Robert Meadows

The Sociology of Sleep Group was founded at Surrey University over 20 years ago and has published widely on many sleep related topics including ageing, sleep and gender.We talk to Dr Robert Meadows about his research at Surrey, looking at sleep from a sociological perspective, along the way talking about gender, relationships, work, addiction, the media and many other ways that sleep can be regarded in a social context. This episode's guest:Dr Robert Meadows is a Reader in Sociology at the University of Surrey. His interests include social relations and health with particular emphasis on the sociology of sleep, sociology of mental health, body and embodiment and (quantitative) methodology.ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_MeadowsTwitter: https://twitter.com/RobertMeadows16More Resources:Surrey University Sociology of Sleep Dept: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology-of-sleepSociology of Sleep (Chapter from Sleep, Health, and Society) : https://bit.ly/2MnGqvIEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/a-sociology-of-sleep/More Episodes:

The Sociology of Sleep Group was founded at Surrey University over 20 years ago and has published widely on many sleep related topics including ageing, sleep and gender. We talk to Dr Robert Meadows about his research at Surrey, looking at sleep from a sociological perspective, along the way talking about gender, relationships, work, addiction, the media and many other ways that sleep can be regarded in a social context.  This episode's guest: Dr Robert Meadows is a Reader in Sociology at the University of Surrey. His interests include social relations and health with particular emphasis on the sociology of sleep, sociology of mental health, body and embodiment and (quantitative) methodology. ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Meadows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Meadows</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertMeadows16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RobertMeadows16</a> More Resources: Surrey University Sociology of Sleep Dept: <a href="https://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology-of-sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology-of-sleep</a> Sociology of Sleep (Chapter from Sleep, Health, and Society) : <a href="https://bit.ly/2MnGqvI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2MnGqvI</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/a-sociology-of-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/a-sociology-of-sleep/</a> More Episodes:

029: Exploring a sociology of sleep – Dr Robert Meadows

Lucid dreaming is a wildly popular, but often misunderstood phenomenon. But alongside the fantasy narratives of movies like Inception, and its adoption  into mysticism and New Age beliefs, lucid dreaming is also steeped in a rich and diverse body of modern scientific research.In today's podcast we speak to two guests, who as well as being lucid dreamers themselves, are also at the forefront of the science of lucid dreaming. We take a wide-ranging, science-based look at exactly what lucid dreaming is, the physiology of the sleeping brain, a brief history of lucid dreaming research, and a breakdown of the different types of techniques to induce lucid dreaming, including cognitive methods, utilizing wearables and external stimuli, and pharmacological approaches.This episode's guests:Curzio Vasapollo, developer of ZmaxCurzio Vasapollo is the inventor of Zmax, an EEG-based sleep acquisition tool for monitoring sleep accurately outside of the sleep lab with applications for sleep research, lucid dreaming and bio/neuro-feedbackResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_VasapolloLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curzio-vasapollo-a36003101/Zmax Platform: http://hypnodynecorp.com/Achilleas Pavlou is a 3rd year Ph.D. candidate investigating lucid dream induction techniques and individual differences in lucid dream frequency. His interests include sleep research, lucid dream science, neuro/biofeedback &amp; wearable technology. Newsweek article by Achilleas Pavlou: https://www.newsweek.com/lucid-dream-howto-guide-instructions-1445163LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/achilleas-pavlou/ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Achilleas_PavlouReview of Portable Devices for Lucid Dreaming: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00428/fullMore Resources:Brief history of lucid dreaming research: https://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/is-lucid-dreaming-real.htmlMILD induction technique: https://www.sciencealert.com/science-has-found-a-drug-free-way-to-unlock-the-power-of-lucid-dreamingTim Ferris on lucid dreaming - https://tim.blog/2009/09/21/how-to-lucid-dream/Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/lucid-dreaming-a-users-guide/More Episodes:

Lucid dreaming is a wildly popular, but often misunderstood phenomenon. But alongside the fantasy narratives of movies like Inception, and its adoption  into mysticism and New Age beliefs, lucid dreaming is also steeped in a rich and diverse body of modern scientific research. In today's podcast we speak to two guests, who as well as being lucid dreamers themselves, are also at the forefront of the science of lucid dreaming.  We take a wide-ranging, science-based look at exactly what lucid dreaming is, the physiology of the sleeping brain, a brief history of lucid dreaming research, and a breakdown of the different types of techniques to induce lucid dreaming, including cognitive methods, utilizing wearables and external stimuli, and pharmacological approaches. This episode's guests: Curzio Vasapollo, developer of Zmax Curzio Vasapollo is the inventor of Zmax, an EEG-based sleep acquisition tool for monitoring sleep accurately outside of the sleep lab with applications for sleep research, lucid dreaming and bio/neuro-feedback ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_Vasapollo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Curzio_Vasapollo</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/curzio-vasapollo-a36003101/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/curzio-vasapollo-a36003101/</a> Zmax Platform: <a href="http://hypnodynecorp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://hypnodynecorp.com/</a> Achilleas Pavlou is a 3rd year Ph.D. candidate investigating lucid dream induction techniques and individual differences in lucid dream frequency. His interests include sleep research, lucid dream science, neuro/biofeedback &amp; wearable technology.  Newsweek article by Achilleas Pavlou: <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/lucid-dream-howto-guide-instructions-1445163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newsweek.com/lucid-dream-howto-guide-instructions-1445163</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/achilleas-pavlou/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/achilleas-pavlou/</a> ResearchGate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Achilleas_Pavlou" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Achilleas_Pavlou</a> Review of Portable Devices for Lucid Dreaming: <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00428/full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00428/full</a> More Resources: Brief history of lucid dreaming research: <a href="https://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/is-lucid-dreaming-real.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/is-lucid-dreaming-real.html</a> MILD induction technique: <a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/science-has-found-a-drug-free-way-to-unlock-the-power-of-lucid-dreaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencealert.com/science-has-found-a-drug-free-way-to-unlock-the-power-of-lucid-dreaming</a> Tim Ferris on lucid dreaming - https://tim.blog/2009/09/21/how-to-lucid-dream/ Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/lucid-dreaming-a-users-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/lucid-dreaming-a-users-guide/</a> More Episodes:

025: Lucid dreaming: a science-based user’s guide – Curzio Vasapollo & Achilleas Pavlou

Adam Amdur

The American Sleep Apnea Association was founded in 1990 with a goal to administer and nurture a new model of sleep apnea peer support groups. Adam Amdur has been the Chief Patient Officer  since 2014 and in a wide ranging conversation we talk about the work of the ASAA, dispel some of the myths and misperceptions about sleep apnea, and discover how patients can find help and support from the ASAA.This episode's guest:Adam Amdur is the Chief Patient Officer of the American Sleep Apnea Association. He was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea in 2008, more than thirty years after he first showed symptoms. As the first patient principal investigator and co-founder of the Sleep Apnea Patient-Centered Outcomes Network, a part of the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, Adam worked to bring together patient leaders from other networks in order to discover a common patient voice as it relates to research best practices and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. He has increased awareness through multiple media interviews and has been a lead presenter at the National Institutes of Health’s Precision Medicine Initiative.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-amdur-7b794310/More Resources:American Sleep Apnea Association: https://www.sleepapnea.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepapneaorg/Twitter : https://twitter.com/sleepapneaorg SleepApnea.org Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_rc835UoOe-r_J7mJYzNALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-sleep-apnea-association/Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-apnea-org/More Episodes:

The American Sleep Apnea Association was founded in 1990 with a goal to administer and nurture a new model of sleep apnea peer support groups. Adam Amdur has been the Chief Patient Officer  since 2014 and in a wide ranging conversation we talk about the work of the ASAA, dispel some of the myths and misperceptions about sleep apnea, and discover how patients can find help and support from the ASAA. This episode's guest: Adam Amdur is the Chief Patient Officer of the American Sleep Apnea Association. He was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea in 2008, more than thirty years after he first showed symptoms. As the first patient principal investigator and co-founder of the Sleep Apnea Patient-Centered Outcomes Network, a part of the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, Adam worked to bring together patient leaders from other networks in order to discover a common patient voice as it relates to research best practices and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. He has increased awareness through multiple media interviews and has been a lead presenter at the National Institutes of Health’s Precision Medicine Initiative.   LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-amdur-7b794310/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-amdur-7b794310/</a> More Resources: American Sleep Apnea Association: <a href="https://www.sleepapnea.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sleepapnea.org/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sleepapneaorg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sleepapneaorg/</a> Twitter : <a href="https://twitter.com/sleepapneaorg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/sleepapneaorg</a> <a href="http://SleepApnea.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SleepApnea.org</a> Youtube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_rc835UoOe-r_J7mJYzNA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_rc835UoOe-r_J7mJYzNA</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-sleep-apnea-association/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-sleep-apnea-association/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-apnea-org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/sleep-apnea-org/</a> More Episodes:

030: Putting sleep apnea ‘out of business’ – Adam Amdur

Guy Leschziner

We talk with Guy Leschziner, world-renowned neurologist, sleep physician and the author of a new book, The Nocturnal Brain: Tales of Nightmares and Neuroscience, a fascinating journey interweaving real life stories with cutting edge sleep science.This episode’s guest:Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist at London Bridge Hospital, the Cromwell Hospital and within the Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He is the clinical lead for the Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy's Hospital, one of Europe's largest sleep units and is a Reader in Neurology at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London.He recently presented a three part series on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service on the brain and sleep - "Mysteries of Sleep" and has also recently filmed "The Secrets of Sleep" for Channel 4 Television.Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript hereResources:Website: http://www.guyleschziner.com/Twitter @guy_lesch : https://twitter.com/guy_leschBook, The Nocturnal Brain: https://amzn.to/2IjtiZ6BBC Radio 4 Series, Mysteries of Sleep: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jj9zwChannel 4 TV Series, Secrets of Sleep: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleepSleep Disorders Clinic, Guys &amp; St Thomas: https://bit.ly/2KEkCi3More Episodes:Full TranscriptJeff Mann: 01:36 Good morning. I'm sitting here today with Dr. Guy Leschziner and he's very kindly invited me down to Nuffield House, which is the location of the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. Thanks very much. And good morning Guy.Guy Leschziner: 01:53 Morning.Jeff Mann: 01:54 Let me give you a brief introduction. Guy is a consultant neurologist at the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas'. You're the clinical lead, is that right? So you head up the clinical team here. He's also a reader in neurology at Kings College and you do clinics here in neurology and sleep disorders and epilepsy. You also lecture and you've got lots and lots of research interests in various sleep disorders.If that's not enough, also in the last couple of years, Guy has also been heavily involved in some public education projects. One of them we're here to talk about specifically, which is a new book. It's a great book, called The Nocturnal Brain. We'll talk a little bit more about that later. And also you've recently done a three part series on BBC Radio Four and a TV series, the Secrets of Sleep. Now, how do you manage to fit all that in?Guy Leschziner: 02:49 The answer to that is with great difficulty. I think it's always a bit of a juggling act and certainly it's a case of prioritizing certain projects at any one time. So I think probably everything suffers including personal life, but it's just a case of trying to achieve that right balance.Jeff Mann: 03:09 So it's probably an impossible question, what's a typical day for the clinical lead at Guys?Guy Leschziner: 03:15 The typical day is much like any other consultant really. I do clinics and I do ward rounds on the neurology side. Some management issues, particularly in terms of dealing with a very big service like the Sleep Disorder service here. We've got, I think at last count 15 or 16 doctors of which the vast majority are consultants that work within the sleep disorder centre.03:43 So you can imagine that when you're running a clinical service trying to get commercial and research trials going and all the management that comes with being within a large bureaucratic organization like the NHS, that keeps you pretty busy.Jeff Mann: 03:59 So I wasn't aware, I'm actually just down the road from here. I'm two stops on the metro, but this is one of the largest sleep units in Europe, I believe.Guy Leschziner: 04:07 I think that it's very difficult to get figures,

We talk with Guy Leschziner, world-renowned neurologist, sleep physician and the author of a new book, The Nocturnal Brain: Tales of Nightmares and Neuroscience, a fascinating journey interweaving real life stories with cutting edge sleep science. This episode’s guest: Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist at London Bridge Hospital, the Cromwell Hospital and within the Department of Neurology and Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. He is the clinical lead for the Sleep Disorders Centre, Guy's Hospital, one of Europe's largest sleep units and is a Reader in Neurology at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. He recently presented a three part series on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service on the brain and sleep - "Mysteries of Sleep" and has also recently filmed "The Secrets of Sleep" for Channel 4 Television. Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript here Resources: Website: <a href="http://www.guyleschziner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.guyleschziner.com/</a> Twitter @guy_lesch : <a href="https://twitter.com/guy_lesch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/guy_lesch</a> Book, The Nocturnal Brain: <a href="https://amzn.to/2IjtiZ6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2IjtiZ6</a> BBC Radio 4 Series, Mysteries of Sleep: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jj9zw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09jj9zw</a> Channel 4 TV Series, Secrets of Sleep: <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-secrets-of-sleep</a> Sleep Disorders Clinic, Guys &amp; St Thomas: <a href="https://bit.ly/2KEkCi3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2KEkCi3</a> More Episodes: Full Transcript Jeff Mann: 01:36 Good morning. I'm sitting here today with Dr. Guy Leschziner and he's very kindly invited me down to Nuffield House, which is the location of the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. Thanks very much. And good morning Guy. Guy Leschziner: 01:53 Morning. Jeff Mann: 01:54 Let me give you a brief introduction. Guy is a consultant neurologist at the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy's and St Thomas'. You're the clinical lead, is that right? So you head up the clinical team here. He's also a reader in neurology at Kings College and you do clinics here in neurology and sleep disorders and epilepsy. You also lecture and you've got lots and lots of research interests in various sleep disorders. If that's not enough, also in the last couple of years, Guy has also been heavily involved in some public education projects. One of them we're here to talk about specifically, which is a new book. It's a great book, called The Nocturnal Brain. We'll talk a little bit more about that later. And also you've recently done a three part series on BBC Radio Four and a TV series, the Secrets of Sleep. Now, how do you manage to fit all that in? Guy Leschziner: 02:49 The answer to that is with great difficulty. I think it's always a bit of a juggling act and certainly it's a case of prioritizing certain projects at any one time. So I think probably everything suffers including personal life, but it's just a case of trying to achieve that right balance. Jeff Mann: 03:09 So it's probably an impossible question, what's a typical day for the clinical lead at Guys? Guy Leschziner: 03:15 The typical day is much like any other consultant really. I do clinics and I do ward rounds on the neurology side. Some management issues, particularly in terms of dealing with a very big service like the Sleep Disorder service here. We've got, I think at last count 15 or 16 doctors of which the vast majority are consultants that work within the sleep disorder centre. 03:43 So you can imagine that when you're running a clinical service trying to get commercial and research trials going and all the management that comes with being within a large bureaucratic organization like the NHS, that keeps you pretty busy. Jeff Mann: 03:59 So I wasn't aware, I'm actually just down the road from here. I'm two stops on the metro, but this is one of the largest sleep units in Europe, I believe. Guy Leschziner: 04:07 I think that it's very difficult to get figures,

018: The Nocturnal Brain – Dr Guy Leschziner

Thomas Dickson

Music has been called the 'purest form of art', but it's also used by many as a means to fall asleep more easily. But at present, science can tell us very little about the mechanisms behind sleep's role as a therapeutic sleep aid.In today's episode we speak to Thomas Dickson, researcher, app creator and co-author of a recent review examining the existing scientific literature about the different ways music might help us with our sleep, including; relaxation, distraction, entrainment, masking, enjoyment and expectation. In a wide-ranging conversation we discuss how music differs to other audio formats like podcasts and white noise, how binaural beats work, why ACDC might be better to fall asleep to than Beethoven and lots more.This Episode's GuestΤhomas Dickson is a PhD student at the University of New South Wales, Australia, specialising in the use of music as a sleep aid. Thomas has combined music psychology research, and app development skills to build a world-first sleep app that composes relaxing music.How Does Music Aid Sleep? Literature Review: http://bit.ly/2DA8g40Can't Sleep App: https://cantsleepapp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-dickson-77012262/UNSW Empirical Musicology Lab: http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZEpisode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/science-of-music-sleep/More Episodes:

Music has been called the 'purest form of art', but it's also used by many as a means to fall asleep more easily. But at present, science can tell us very little about the mechanisms behind sleep's role as a therapeutic sleep aid. In today's episode we speak to Thomas Dickson, researcher, app creator and co-author of a recent review examining the existing scientific literature about the different ways music might help us with our sleep, including; relaxation, distraction, entrainment, masking, enjoyment and expectation.  In a wide-ranging conversation we discuss how music differs to other audio formats like podcasts and white noise, how binaural beats work, why ACDC might be better to fall asleep to than Beethoven and lots more. This Episode's Guest Τhomas Dickson is a PhD student at the University of New South Wales, Australia, specialising in the use of music as a sleep aid. Thomas has combined music psychology research, and app development skills to build a world-first sleep app that composes relaxing music. How Does Music Aid Sleep? Literature Review: <a href="http://bit.ly/2DA8g40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2DA8g40</a> Can't Sleep App: <a href="https://cantsleepapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cantsleepapp.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-dickson-77012262/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-dickson-77012262/</a> UNSW Empirical Musicology Lab: <a href="http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2OFtOSZ</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/science-of-music-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/science-of-music-sleep/</a> More Episodes:

037: The science of music and sleep – Thomas Dickson

Hannah Scott

When it comes to treating insomnia, we're usually told that there are no quick fixes. Although a relatively recent development, the recommended first-line treatment for insomnia is usually cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-I), a course of treatment which, although highly effective, takes several weeks to complete.But in the past 10 years, researchers at Flinders University have been researching and testing a novel behavioural therapy for insomnia called Intensive Sleep Retraining which, incredibly, can be administered during a single 24-hour period. In this episode we talk to Hannah Scott one of the researchers at Flinders, about the theoretical underpinnings behind Intensive Sleep Retraining (ISR), its administration, and how ISR is beginning to make its way out of the sleep lab and into the hands of consumers.This episode’s guest:Hannah Scott is a sleep researcher and PhD  Candidate at Flinders University. She was awarded her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – First Class) from Flinders University in 2016. Her Honours project tested the accuracy of a smartphone application for estimating sleep onset called Sleep On Cue, the results of which have been recently published in a top sleep journal. Drawing upon her Honours project, Hannah collaborated with her PhD Supervisors, Emeritus Prof Leon Lack and Dr Nicole Lovato, and Re-Time Pty Ltd to develop a new sleep wearable device called THIM.Resources:2019 review paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556407X19300050Hannah Scott @ Flinders: https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/hannah.scottLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-scott-sleep/Twitter @1HannahScott: https://twitter.com/1hannahscottThim wearable: https://thim.io/Sleep On Cue App: https://sleeponq.com/More Episodes:

When it comes to treating insomnia, we're usually told that there are no quick fixes. Although a relatively recent development, the recommended first-line treatment for insomnia is usually cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-I), a course of treatment which, although highly effective, takes several weeks to complete. But in the past 10 years, researchers at Flinders University have been researching and testing a novel behavioural therapy for insomnia called Intensive Sleep Retraining which, incredibly, can be administered during a single 24-hour period.  In this episode we talk to Hannah Scott one of the researchers at Flinders, about the theoretical underpinnings behind Intensive Sleep Retraining (ISR), its administration, and how ISR is beginning to make its way out of the sleep lab and into the hands of consumers. This episode’s guest: Hannah Scott is a sleep researcher and PhD  Candidate at Flinders University. She was awarded her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours – First Class) from Flinders University in 2016. Her Honours project tested the accuracy of a smartphone application for estimating sleep onset called Sleep On Cue, the results of which have been recently published in a top sleep journal. Drawing upon her Honours project, Hannah collaborated with her PhD Supervisors, Emeritus Prof Leon Lack and Dr Nicole Lovato, and Re-Time Pty Ltd to develop a new sleep wearable device called THIM. Resources: 2019 review paper: <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556407X19300050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1556407X19300050</a> Hannah Scott @ Flinders: <a href="https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/hannah.scott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flinders.edu.au/people/hannah.scott</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-scott-sleep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-scott-sleep/</a> Twitter @1HannahScott: <a href="https://twitter.com/1hannahscott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/1hannahscott</a> Thim wearable: <a href="https://thim.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thim.io/</a> Sleep On Cue App: <a href="https://sleeponq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sleeponq.com/</a> More Episodes:

023: Intensive Sleep Retraining: a genuine quick fix? – Hannah Scott

Vicki Dawson

﻿After experiencing chronic sleep deprivation after the birth of her first child, Vicki Dawson identified a need for social support services to people with sleep issues. Today, Vicki heads up the Sleep Charity, an award-winning organisation that reaches thousands of families with sleep needs, and offers accredited training to individuals and health professionals to further support the needs of the community.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHDYOik9N4This Episode's GuestVicki Dawson is the founder and CEO of The Sleep Charity (formerly, the Children's Sleep Charity). The charity use behavioural approaches to children's sleep issues and offers accredited training to both parents and practitioners around sleep issues, and trains NHS staff to deliver sleep services.The charity is involved with a range of innovative projects in partnerships with universities and hospitals nationally and internationally.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrOi2lEzabkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-dawson-43094325/More ResourcesThe Sleep Charity: https://www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesleepcharityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSleepCharity/Episode Homepage: http://sleepjunkies.com/the-sleep-charity/More Episodes:

﻿ After experiencing chronic sleep deprivation after the birth of her first child, Vicki Dawson identified a need for social support services to people with sleep issues. Today, Vicki heads up the Sleep Charity, an award-winning organisation that reaches thousands of families with sleep needs, and offers accredited training to individuals and health professionals to further support the needs of the community. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHDYOik9N4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeHDYOik9N4</a> This Episode's Guest Vicki Dawson is the founder and CEO of The Sleep Charity (formerly, the Children's Sleep Charity). The charity use behavioural approaches to children's sleep issues and offers accredited training to both parents and practitioners around sleep issues, and trains NHS staff to deliver sleep services.The charity is involved with a range of innovative projects in partnerships with universities and hospitals nationally and internationally. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrOi2lEzabk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrOi2lEzabk</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-dawson-43094325/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-dawson-43094325/</a> More Resources The Sleep Charity: <a href="https://www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechildrenssleepcharity.org.uk/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thesleepcharity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thesleepcharity</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSleepCharity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheSleepCharity/</a> Episode Homepage: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/the-sleep-charity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/the-sleep-charity/</a> More Episodes:

034: The Sleep Charity – Vicki Dawson

How accurate is your sleep tracker? Are consumer sleep wearables good enough to used for research and clinical purposes? Join us as we navigate the complex issues surrounding marketing claims, scientific validation, reliability, raw data and why 'black boxes' technology is an impediment to research.In this first instalment of a 2-part episode, we talk about the rapid improvement that consumer sleep tracker have made in a short amount of time, and how, compared to expensive validated technology like actigraphy, could potentially unleash powerful new ways to advance sleep science.For Part 2 of the discussion: http://sleepjunkies.com/the-great-sleep-tracker-debate-part-2Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript hereSkip to sections: 	2:48 Introducing Jesse Cook 	4:43 Discussing the review 'Wearable Sleep Technology in Clinical and Research Settings' 	6:50 The lack of incentives for rigorous validation of consumer sleep trackers (CST) 	10:18 CST have great potential but they are 'black boxes' 	13:29 Actigraphs and the first generation consumer sleep wearables  	16:20 Newer generation sleep wearables are getting much more accurate 	21:52 Is it worth paying $1000 for a clinical actigraph? 	25:21 Comparing CST measurement techniques to polysomnography  	31:32 REM sensitivity of CST has improved from 30% to 60% in only a few years 	32:40 The problem with detecting sleep from 'motionless wake' 	37:02 Machine learning - the 'low hanging fruit' to improve accuracy of CST 	40:09 Challenge for doctors when patients report use consumer sleep trackers 	41:37 Fitbit, NIH and big data initiatives and future potentialThis episode’s guest:Jesse Cook is a doctoral student within the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the primary mentoring of David Plante, MD, PhD. Previously, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, whereby he assisted in projects directed by Dr Richard Bootzin.Jesse's research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.eduResources:Jesse Cook Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3Jesse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepAndSportsReview: Wearable Sleep Technology in Clinical and Research Settings: https://bit.ly/2K4e9MVFitbit/NIH research collaboration: https://bit.ly/2RUzsDaOrthosomnia: http://jcsm.aasm.org/viewabstract.aspx?pid=30955Philips Actigraphy devices: http://www.actigraphy.com/solutions/actigraphy.htmlSleep tracking guide: http://sleepjunkies.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/More Episodes:Full transcript:Jeff Mann: 02:18 Good afternoon. I'm joined here with Jesse Cook. Hi Jesse and thanks for joining us today.Jesse Cook: 02:25 Thank you for having this discussion. I'm really excited to be here.Jeff Mann: 02:29 I'm really excited. We had a brief chat earlier in the week and I could tell that you've got the same sort of passion and interest. Jesse's a a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, can you give us a little background to your academic life and how you got involved in sleep?Jesse Cook: 02:49 Yeah, absolutely. So I was an undergraduate at the University of Arizona in Tucson and I joined the late Dr. Richard Bootzin's sleep laboratory and spent a couple of years as a research assistant under his guidance and really fell in love with the field of sleep.I didn't realize initially how vast the topic was and the implications that it had on so many different aspects of life, whether it's performance, health, your day to day mood, all sorts of things. It really just invigorated me to continue on. And so upon graduating,

How accurate is your sleep tracker? Are consumer sleep wearables good enough to used for research and clinical purposes? Join us as we navigate the complex issues surrounding marketing claims, scientific validation, reliability, raw data and why 'black boxes' technology is an impediment to research. In this first instalment of a 2-part episode, we talk about the rapid improvement that consumer sleep tracker have made in a short amount of time, and how, compared to expensive validated technology like actigraphy, could potentially unleash powerful new ways to advance sleep science. For Part 2 of the discussion: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/the-great-sleep-tracker-debate-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/the-great-sleep-tracker-debate-part-2</a> Prefer to read? Download the full episode transcript here Skip to sections: 	2:48 Introducing Jesse Cook 	4:43 Discussing the review 'Wearable Sleep Technology in Clinical and Research Settings' 	6:50 The lack of incentives for rigorous validation of consumer sleep trackers (CST) 	10:18 CST have great potential but they are 'black boxes' 	13:29 Actigraphs and the first generation consumer sleep wearables  	16:20 Newer generation sleep wearables are getting much more accurate 	21:52 Is it worth paying $1000 for a clinical actigraph? 	25:21 Comparing CST measurement techniques to polysomnography  	31:32 REM sensitivity of CST has improved from 30% to 60% in only a few years 	32:40 The problem with detecting sleep from 'motionless wake' 	37:02 Machine learning - the 'low hanging fruit' to improve accuracy of CST 	40:09 Challenge for doctors when patients report use consumer sleep trackers 	41:37 Fitbit, NIH and big data initiatives and future potential This episode’s guest: Jesse Cook is a doctoral student within the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the primary mentoring of David Plante, MD, PhD. Previously, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona, whereby he assisted in projects directed by Dr Richard Bootzin. Jesse's research primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of persons with unexplained excessive daytime sleepiness. Additionally, he has published multiple papers evaluating the utility and ability of wearable consumer technologies as a sleep assessor, relative to PSG. You can reach Jesse by email at jdcook4@wisc.edu Resources: Jesse Cook Researchgate: <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse_Cook3</a> Jesse on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SleepAndSports</a> Review: Wearable Sleep Technology in Clinical and Research Settings: <a href="https://bit.ly/2K4e9MV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2K4e9MV</a> Fitbit/NIH research collaboration: <a href="https://bit.ly/2RUzsDa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2RUzsDa</a> Orthosomnia: <a href="http://jcsm.aasm.org/viewabstract.aspx?pid=30955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jcsm.aasm.org/viewabstract.aspx?pid=30955</a> Philips Actigraphy devices: <a href="http://www.actigraphy.com/solutions/actigraphy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.actigraphy.com/solutions/actigraphy.html</a> Sleep tracking guide: <a href="http://sleepjunkies.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sleepjunkies.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sleep-tracking/</a> More Episodes: Full transcript: Jeff Mann: 02:18 Good afternoon. I'm joined here with Jesse Cook. Hi Jesse and thanks for joining us today. Jesse Cook: 02:25 Thank you for having this discussion. I'm really excited to be here. Jeff Mann: 02:29 I'm really excited. We had a brief chat earlier in the week and I could tell that you've got the same sort of passion and interest. Jesse's a a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, can you give us a little background to your academic life and how you got involved in sleep? Jesse Cook: 02:49 Yeah, absolutely. So I was an undergraduate at the University of Arizona in Tucson and I joined the late Dr. Richard Bootzin's sleep laboratory and spent a couple of years as a research assistant under his guidance and really fell in love with the field of sleep. I didn't realize initially how vast the topic was and the implications that it had on so many different aspects of life, whether it's performance, health, your day to day mood, all sorts of things.  It really just invigorated me to continue on. And so upon graduating,

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