Sleep Talking With Dr. Shelby

Over the last year and a half, it has been our pleasure to premiere new episodes every other week. But this episode of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby will be our last regular episode for a while.

Going forward, you can stay tuned for special episodes and bonus content, but for now, we'd like to leave you with one last Sleep Talking to answer the questions you want to talk about most. 

So thank you, listeners, really, truly, for posting these questions on my instagram @sleepdocshelby and for tuning into our season finale of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby.

What does sleep apnea look like in a baby? How does it affect children as they grow? And how can we care for sleep apnea sufferers at every age to minimize risks and optimize sleep quality for our kids? To learn more about pediatric sleep apnea, we've invited Dr. Christopher Allen.

How does sleep change as we grow up? As we become adults, how do our bodies and needs evolve? And if we become parents, how can we help our children get the best sleep possible at every age?  

To learn more about sleep for kids, teens and young adults, we’ve invited Dr. Hina Talib, a dual-board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist.

Within the last 20 years, we’ve seen the rise of a new class of drug - GLP-1 medications - which are intended for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Recent research, however, seems to suggest that some GLP-1 medications could be used to relieve symptoms of sleep apnea. 

To learn more about these potential benefits, and the relationship between weight loss, sleep and sleep apnea, we’ve invited Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. 

An obesity and lipid specialist focused on exercise and nutrition, Dr. Spencer co-hosts the podcast Docs Who Lift, and is founder and CEO of Vineyard, a virtual health clinic specializing in GLP-1 medicines and cardiometabolic health.

Vineyard: https://joinvineyard.com/vineyard

Even with all the well-researched treatments for insomnia, a lot of confusion exists about where to start… for patients and doctors alike. In part two of this two-part special, Dr. Michael Grandner and Dr. Shelby Harris finish their deep dive into different insomnia treatments, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia, to commonly prescribed medications.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, one third of all adults experience insomnia symptoms, It's that prevalent. But when it comes to treatment for insomnia, what's the best course of action?

Around since the 1990s as a comprehensive, manualized treatment for insomnia, CBT for Insomnia has been the gold standard for addressing this issue. To learn more, we've invited Dr. Michael Grandner.

If the perfect bedroom existed, what would be in it? To explore the connection between bedrooms and sleep, we've invited interior designer Jennie Pritzker, for a deep dive into design, decor and the decisions that can make your bedroom an ideal place for sleep.

When is it time to replace your pillow? What should you look for when you do? And for those of us with neck or back pain, is there a right way and a wrong way to sleep on your pillow? To dive into this topic, we've invited Marten Carlson, Lead Reviewer for Pillar4 Media, with six years experience testing pillows, mattresses, and all things sleep.

What can a regular yoga practice do for your sleep? Do different styles of yoga impact sleep differently? And what can you try right now to relax, settle your mind and signal to your body that it's time to rest? To dive into this topic, we've invited renowned yogi, author, and fitness instructor Kristen McGee.

Throughout her career, Kristen has been a pioneer in making yoga more accessible, helping launch the Peloton Yoga Program, starring in over 100 yoga and Pilates videos, privately training celebrities, and appearing in countless health focused TV shows and magazines to advocate the benefits of daily yoga.

We're here to answer every question you've ever had about nightmares? What do we know about them? What distinguishes them from a sleep terror? What are some of the known causes of nightmares in adults — from late-night eating to certain medications to psychological triggers, like anxiety and depression? What have been some of the wildest case studies and what can listeners do if they persist?