W. Chris Winter

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Chris Winter, a neurologist and sleep specialist, shares vital insights on fostering healthy sleep habits in children. He highlights the significance of relationships with sleep from infancy to young adulthood. Dr. Winter offers practical tips for parents, warns against the pitfalls of co-sleeping, and discusses why sleep routines matter. He also explains his stance on avoiding melatonin for kids, emphasizing natural sleep cycles. This conversation is a must-listen for any parent looking to promote restful nights for their little ones.

Dr. W. Chris Winter, renowned neurologist and author, dives into the fascinating world of sleep. He humorously debunks common myths about sleep's significance and shares insights from his journey into sleep science. Discover the complexities of sleep stages, the phenomenon of paradoxical insomnia, and the eerie world of sleep paralysis. Winter explains how sleep impacts brain health, performance, and even relationships, offering practical tips to improve sleep hygiene. Get ready for a captivating exploration that might just transform your nights!

Have you listened to Part 1 yet? No? Go on, git. Go do that. Now if you have, this Part 2 is a bonanza of problem solving from neurologist and somnologist Dr. W. Chris Winter. He'll cover: if you should be taking sleep supplements or pills, sleep talking, apnea, why sleepiness makes us hungry, narcolepsy, the difference between insomnia and sleep deprivation, how to lucid dream, the dangers of shift work and some tactics to lull yourself to dreamland without any medications. ALSO: I share a family secret: my mom's insomnia buster -- newly dubbed the "Sleepy Fancy Nancy" -- that has literally never failed me. Dr. W. Chris Winter's sleep clinicDr. W. Chris Winter's bookFollow twitter.com/sportsleepdocBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramMore links at www.alieward.comSound editing by Steven Ray MorrisTheme song by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies

Sleep researcher Matthew Walker from UC Berkeley and sleep doctor Chris Winter share fascinating insights on achieving better sleep. They suggest focusing on mental imagery instead of counting sheep to unwind and recommend relaxation apps. While melatonin supplements can help, excessive use may backfire. They also discuss toddler sleep strategies, emphasizing the importance of fun bedtime routines for families. Personal beliefs in sleep rituals may just be the key to a good night's rest!

Birds do it. Bees do it. Why the hell can't we do it? Called "The Sleep Whisperer," neurologist and sleep specialist Dr. W. Chris Winter joins Alie for a thrilling 2-parter about why we need sleep, the ideal amount of it, what sleep does to the brain, insomnia, sleep stages, ideal bedtime conditions, and even the historical lore around sleep paralysis. Next week, we'll answer listener questions about everything from sleeping pills to brain performance to insomnia cures to apnea to sleepwalking to parenthood and shift work. Think of it as a free seminar to fix your life. Maybe.Dr. W. Chris Winter's sleep clinicDr. W. Chris Winter's bookFollow twitter.com/sportsleepdocBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramMore links at www.alieward.comSound editing by Steven Ray MorrisTheme song by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies