A fun and exciting look at one third of our lives: Sleep. We will discuss sleep education, bizarre sleep disorders, products reviews and more.
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This podcast will empower you to improve your sleep, protect your health and navigate the world of health & wellbeing. Build a pathway to better sleep and a more energetic life, navigate through health trends, myths, the hype. The podcast distils down the lateset science into powerful everyday actions that improve your sleep, protect your health and bring energy back into your life. Fix your Sleep, fix your life.
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Welcome to my PodCast. I want use it to tell you about my journey through Sleep Apnoea (Apnea), Weight and Mental Health.
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Is the heat getting you down and affecting your sleep? On todays episode we’re going to look at ways to help beat the heat and get a good nights sleep.By Jay McGuire
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What we Drink In this week’s episode I delve into the world of coffee, tea, alcohol, energy drinks and look at how our choices can have powerful effects on our health. That can be very health protective or very destructive for our health and sleep. What’s right for me? Do you have the "coffee gene"? Find out what your tolerances are. I help you dev…
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Today's episode involves a really interesting and complex sleep disorder: Sexsomnia. If you or your partner have ever experienced this disorder, you need to tune in!By Jay McGuire
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Snoring! Snoring can have a very powerful and negative effect on our sleep, our lives and our relationships! The most important part of the episodes is looking at prevention and treatment of snoring: Snoring Prevention 1. Lifestyle changes To treat your snoring, your doctor likely will first recommend lifestyle changes, such as: · Losing weight -we…
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ep 94 - enhancing sleep quality in chronic illness
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Do you or someone you love suffer from a chronic illness? In todays episode, we will explore strategies to improve sleep quality in cases of chronic illness, addressing the multifactorial nature of sleep disturbances and the considerations specific to managing sleep in this population.By Jay McGuire
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This one is simple -The Racing Mind -just lay back, relax and let go of the day. This episdoe is a very practical one, it is a meditation for those of you with a racing mind. You are the only one capable of changing that, of retraining that racing mind. No more description, only one instruction -listen to this every night for 6 weeks and your mind …
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ep 93 - exploring the complex nexus between migraines and sleep
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If you’ve ever suffered from migraines this episode is for you! Today we will look at the bidirectional influences and underlying mechanisms that intertwine sleep and migraines.By Jay McGuire
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Sticking with our recent theme of dreams, today we’ll be talking about a particular type of dream we all experience: Anxiety dreams. Strap in while we try to gain a better understanding of a phenomenon some of us know all too well.
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I love a good, interesting dream! Whether it’s full of puppies or spiders, or if I’m flying or sitting naked in a classroom while taking a pop quiz, I’ve always found dreams to be a fascinating field interest. On today’s episode, we’ll take a look at some of the things that are believed to affect the make-up of our dream landscape.…
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Episode 7 – Dreams Welcome to episode 7 of the Sleep & Health Podcast. The brain is in a very active state when we are dreaming -the dream state is known as paradoxical sleep. In today episode - 1. Why we Dream? What is the function? 1. Regulating our emotions. 2. Rehearsal of threats -VR simulator Dreaming help process our everyday emotions and me…
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The recent trend of using medical mouth tape while sleeping has increased in popularity. Let’s take a closer look at this controversial practice.By Jay McGuire
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This weeks episode focuses on the foundation of sleep -the Physical Components. These are all controllable and very powerful. Please do not underestimate the impact these can have on sleep. This week we will 1. Look at the poerful physical levers (the foundations ) that influence sleep. 2. From that, creating a Road map and framework of the control…
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In this episode, the key focus is around cycles of sleeping and living! We talk about: o How you can work with body/your physiology to get better quality sleep. o We’ll look at the Your body clock – or CR & how we align that and work with the natural cycles of our brain and body. o For eg. - What actually works when it comes to increasing deep slee…
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ep 89 - understanding the limbic brain, food choices and sleep
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We're talking about brain stuff today! Specifically an older part of our brain that plays a huge role in eating and sleep regulation. Stick around!By jay mcguire
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In this episode we look at the impact of scrolling on our sleep, our mental health and how we can implement effective strategies to get off the phones! Introduction of the concept of dopamine and addiction and its role in keeping individuals glued to their devices. Focus on the impact of technology, specifically smartphones, on sleep, and other imp…
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When was the last time you had your Iron checked? While it can be a very simple and common blood test, your iron level can impact your sleep in several different ways. Today we’re going to talk about the roll Iron plays in sleep.By Jay McGuire
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This episode is dedicated to looking at the essential functions and processes that happen while you are sleeping. We look at the vital restorations, resetting and repairs that are happening in the brain and the body to keep you healthy and balanced and ready for the world! The 11 Systems All these systems repair, restore, balance and need regular s…
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Episode 2 -Sleep & Stress In this episode I look at the biggest disruptor of Sleep – Stress! This episode will help you realize that the same systems that manage stress, also manage sleep. People completely underestimate the impact of an overstimulated nervous system and how that can disrupt sleep. We must learn how to switch between our alerting s…
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Episode 1 Notes. The Layers of Sleep In the first episode, I delve into the many layers of sleep. This episode sets the scene and reframes how you view sleep. No matter how bad your sleep is, it can be improved. What are the essential components for sleep? This episode looks at 4 of the most powerful chemicals that govern your ability to fall and s…
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ep 87 - beat stress and anxiety for a restful night
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In our fast-paced and demanding world, the importance of a good night's sleep cannot be overstated. Sleep is essential for physical health, mental well-being, and overall productivity. However, stress and anxiety often plague our minds, making it challenging to achieve a restful night. Today we’re going to explore the detrimental effects stress and…
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ep 86 - the science of asmr and its impact on sleep
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) and its profound impact on sleep quality. Join us as we uncover the science behind this mesmerizing sensation and explore the incredible benefits it offers for a restful night's sleep. ASMR, often characterized by a tingling sensation in the scalp an…
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It's time to start the new year with some listener questions!
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Do you find yourself having difficulty with memory and decision making? Do you have sleep apnea? New research suggests there may be a relationship between the two that we previously didn’t recognize.By Jay McGuire
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This is officially my 2 year anniversary for Somnilopod! I’m so grateful for all of you who have stuck with me from the beginning and all of the newcomers that hunger for fun and interesting tidbits about sleep. And speaking of tasty tidbits, I’ve got a juicy one for you today.By Jay McGuire
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It's time again to take some questions from you, the listener!!!By Jay McGuire
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Revenge sleep procrastination is a growing trend in our hectic, stress filled lives. On today’s episode we’ll look at what it is and how we might overcome it to return to normal, restful nights.By Jay McGuire
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Getting a good night’s sleep is sometimes a pain in the neck…literally! On todays episode we’ll have a look at some of the reasons we experience neck pain at night and ways to avoid it.By jay mcguire
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Getting a good night’s sleep can impact us in ways we wouldn’t normally realize. On today’s episode we’ll talk about the interplay between sleep and the immune system.By jay mcguire
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Recent studies are showing us that quality and quantity of sleep may differ between men and women. Certain sleep disorders also have a sex difference. On today's episode it’s men vs women in the quest for a good night sleep.By Jay McGuire
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With Christmas just around the corner I wanted to take a look at a gift guide for the insomniac in your life. On today’s episode we’ll look at 5 gifts you can give your loved one to help them overcome their nighttime troubles.By jay mcguire
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) comes with a myriad of symptoms, not least of which is trouble sleeping. On today’s episode we will look at some of the symptoms of PTSD and how best to overcome themBy Jay McGuire
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Helping ourselves sleep better as we age is always of interest. Researchers from Zurich are presenting fascinating work into facilitating deep sleep for our older populations. That’s what on deck for today’s episode.By jay mcguire
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Walking for exercise can be a fun and relaxing pastime. But if you’re interested in deriving specific benefits from walking you often ask yourself: how much and how often should I walk? A recent study is helping to answer these questions and more.By jay mcguire
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On today’s Halloween episode I want to do something a little different. We will be talking about the death of a young woman in 1845 and the surprising legal defense used by her accused murderers’ team of lawyers that was the first of its kind in American legal history.By Jay McGuire
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A recent study regarding the use of sleep medications sheds light on prescribing trends in the US. On today's episode, we’ll have a look at some of the interesting findings and talk about what’s pushing these trends.By jay mcguire
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Our bedtime routine does a lot to set the stage for getting a good night’s sleep. On today’s episode we take a look at a recent survey that sheds light on some surprising nighttime trends.By jay mcguire
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Do you find yourself having trouble getting to sleep on Sunday nights because you're worrying too much about Monday? On todays episode we will look at the Sunday night blues.By jay mcguire
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Imagine having flu like symptoms one day and waking up 40 years later after having been in a sleep like state the entire time. On todays episode, we will talk about Encephalitis Lethargica aka Sleeping Sickness, one of the greatest medical mysteries of the 20th century.By Jay McGuire
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Your first day of vacation was full of fun in the sun or maybe an excellent dinner and night out on the town. You lay down for bed feeling exhausted and 20 minutes later you are wide awake. On today's episode we will take a look at things that can affect your wonderful vacation sleep.By Jay McGuire
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To sleep, perchance to dream…in living color. Are your dreams as vibrant as your waking memories? On todays episode, we look at research into the color of dreams.By Jay McGuire
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Do you wish you could have a daily shot of extra energy without having to resort to energy drinks, caffeine, or a nap? On today’s episode we’ll look at the benefits of meditation and how it can help keep us perky during the day.By Jay McGuire
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It has been quite some time since we did a listener question episode. So join me as I field some of your recent questions.By Jay McGuire
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It’s 2pm, I’m at work and my eyes are drooping. Time for my afternoon cup of coffee…or is it? On today’s episode we will look at a new workplace trend that has years of solid research behind it: namely, power naps.By jay mcguire
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ep 63 - women and sleep: the menstrual cycle
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On this week's episode, we begin and ongoing series that is all for the Ladies! Women can experience a variety of issues with sleep and sleep disorders that can have a significant impact on their health and well-being. We will begin to take a look at these issues and, hopefully, provide some suggestions for relief.…
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Are you struggling with your cpap therapy? There is an FDA approved therapy that can replace your cpap unit with an implantable device for an entirely differ treatment experience. On today's episode we will discuss Inspire therapy for sleep apnea.By Jay McGuire
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ep. 61 - your heart and a good night's sleep
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We all know that a solid night of quality sleep can do us a world of good. I ran across some recent research we will be talking about today that adds fuel to the fire for the importance of sleep quality and heart health.By Jay McGuire
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ep.60 - is 8 hours of sleep best for everyone?
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Is 8 hours of sleep really best for everyone? On today’s episodes we will look as some recent and not so recent research that sheds some light on the question of how much sleep we really need.By jay mcguire
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How often have you proclaimed you were sleepy only to lay down and find you were unable to fall asleep? Were you actually sleepy or were you experiencing fatigue instead? On today’s episode, we’ll talk about ways to tell the two apart and reason why it’s an important distinction.By Jay McGuire
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Have you ever lain awake at night pondering the big questions of the universe? Why are we here? Is there a higher power? How do I know if my sleep is considered “quality” or not? On today’s episode, we’ll take a look at one of those questions so we can check it off our list of late night ruminations.…
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ep.57 - resistance training for better sleep
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Exercise has long been proven to be beneficial to sleep. But did you know that different types of exercise can have a better effect than others? We’ll be looking at some recent research into this on todays episode.By Jay McGuire
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