Today, we're talking about sleep divorce. Even if you don't know the phrase, you know the story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl move in together and realize they have wildly different sleeping schedules, habits, and preferences. Now what?

You've heard about cherry juice for better sleep, but what about banana peel tea? Or NyQuil chicken? (Don't try this one at home, folks!) If you've been on TikTok lately, it's impossible to avoid the proliferation of sleep tips, tricks, and "hacks" that have popped up, all of which claim to be the key to falling – and staying – asleep, and fast.

But do they actually work? Listen as Dr. Harris and Dr. Raj Dasgupta dive deep into 2023's most popular sleep hacks to separate fact from fiction – so you know exactly which ones are worth trying (and which to avoid!).

What's it like to be awake when everyone else is asleep – and how does that impact your sleep? In today's episode, Dr. Shelby talks with Marissa Indgjer, a travel nurse currently working the night shift, about what it's like to be awake from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., how she manages to get a good night's sleep, and what it's really like when midnights become your afternoons.

It’s Monday morning, and you once again find yourself knocking on your teen’s door, shouting, “You’re going to be late for school!” You might wonder what he’s doing in there. You might even think he’s just messing with you.

Nope! Your teen’s circadian rhythm works differently than yours, meaning he’s not being lazy – it really is hard for teens to wake up early. But our school system, our work culture, and basically everything about our daily life operates antagonistically to your kid’s natural body clock.

In this episode, Dr. Harris talks with journalist Lisa L. Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen, about why it's so important for teens to get at least eight hours of sleep per night, how later school start times could help them get better sleep, and how sleep deprivation impacts their health and performance in school. Plus, they provide actionable tips you can use today to help your sleep-deprived teen take back his sleep routine and start getting more rest.

Can my sleeping position impact the mattress I should sleep on? Do cooling mattresses really exist? Do I really have to spend $2,000 on a mattress to get a good night's sleep? Yes, yes, and no!

The mattress you sleep on can have a huge impact on the overall quality of your sleep – but trying to sift through the hundreds of online options and pinpoint which one is right for you (or your family or kids) can be overwhelming. (It's enough to make you want to lie down and take a nap.)

That's where we come in. In the latest episode of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, she explores those questions and more with Sleepopolis senior staff writer, Amelia Jerden. By the end of the episode, you'll be a sleep-shopping pro.

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Dr. Shelby Harris welcomes listeners to the show, along with Sleepopolis Head of Content Alanna Nuñez, and shares what to expect in future episodes.

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How’d you sleep last night? No, really, are you sleeping? In the U.S. alone, an estimated 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders, with millions more routinely tossing and turning, instead of enjoying the great night’s sleep we all deserve.

In this new podcast from Sleepopolis, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health Dr. Shelby Harris discusses real sleep issues with special guests to uncover the science of better sleep.

Don’t lose another night’s sleep wondering what to stream next! Listen and subscribe to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, wherever you get your podcasts.

Starts November 1.

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