Sleep4Performance Podcast

Dr Melissa J Ree, Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons) MPsych (Clinical) PhD

Melissa’s main specialty is in the psychological management of adults with Insomnia and sleep difficulties. Melissa also works with many patients who are struggling with anxiety problems, low mood, and low self-esteem.

“Generally, my approach to psychological treatment is 'here and now' focussed, although past issues will be discussed when appropriate. I use evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”

Melissa completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. with distinction at University of Western Australia in 2001. After her Ph.D. Melissa worked at the University of Oxford as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry. During this time, she worked on a treatment trial of Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Insomnia. Since returning to Perth Melissa has continued to be active in treatment, training, and research into psychological aspects of insomnia, anxiety, and depression and has published a number of papers on the subject and has written two treatment protocols for Insomnia. You can see her publications on Research Gate. Melissa works in both clinical and research roles at private psychiatric hospitals in Perth and has been in private practice since 2004.

In this episode we discuss;
• Introduction and background
• What is mindfulness? Is this just a waste of time? Is it a specific religion?
• What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation?
• Is this all related to stoic philosophy, Taoism and Buddhism?
• What are the benefits of meditation and mindfulness? During the day and for sleep?
• Do you recommend any western gurus to listen to?
• Are apps or downloads any good to help guide you? If so, which ones do you recommend?
• What is your favourite mindfulness/meditation book that you would recommend people read?
• What book are you currently reading?

Contact Melissa at
Sleep Matters https://www.sleepmattersperth.com

Jeffery & Ree Clinical Psychology https://www.jrpsych.com.au

Book links
• Johann Hari, Lost Connections https://thelostconnections.com
• Remains of the Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Remains_of_the_Day
• How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science, and Practical Wisdom Hardcover https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Good-Life-Surprising/dp/1401948413

You can contact me at
Dr Ian C Dunican
Email: [email protected]
www.sleep4performance.com.au
Twitter @sleep4perform
Podcast: https://sleep4performanceradio.podbean.com
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ian_C_Dunican
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-c-dunican-ph-d-mmineeng-mba-115b0a14/

In this episode I speak with Dr Corey Peacock PhD, CSCS, ACSM-CPT, CISSN.

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S4P Radio, Season 2, Episode 4 with Lama Surya Das on Tibetan Dream Yoga

Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “the American Lama”.  He has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, Vipassana, Yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with many of the great old masters of Asia, among them, some of the Dalai Lama’s own teachers. He is an authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order, a leading spokesperson for Buddhism and contemporary spirituality, a translator, poet, meditation master, chant master, and spiritual activist.  Lama Surya Das is the author of the international bestselling Awakening trilogy: Awakening the Buddha Within, Awakening to the Sacred andAwakening the Buddhist Heart, as well as his latest book, Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations To Awaken From The Illusion Of Separation and nine others.

 In 1991 he established the Dzogchen Foundation and Dzogchen Retreats (www.dzogchen.org). In 1993,with the Dalai Lama, he founded the Western Buddhist Teachers Network and regularly organizes its International Buddhist Teachers’ Conferences. Today Lama Surya Das teaches and lectures around the world, conducting dozens of meditation retreats and workshops each year andis a regular contributor at The Huffington Postand Elephant Journal. His podcast “Awakening Now” can be found on the Be Here Now Network and his blog, Ask the Lamaat askthelama.com. Lama Surya’s lecture and retreat schedule can be viewed on his website surya.org. You can follow Lama on Facebook (Lama Surya Das), Twitter (@LamaSuryaDas), and Instagram (lamasuryadasusa). Lama Surya Das resides in Lexington, Massachusetts.

In this awesome episode of Sleep4Performanc Radio, Surya Das and I discuss Tibetan Dream Yoga and much more, including;

• The basics of Buddhism

Contact me at [email protected] or on Twitter @sleep4perform 

In this episode I talk with Dr Shona Halson.Dr Shona Halson is the Senior Recovery Physiologist at the ‪Australian Institute of Sport and an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. Her work involves providing athletes with advice and assistance to minimise fatigue and maximise recovery, she is responsible for conducting applied research to evaluate techniques to reduce fatigue and increase recovery. Shona has worked closely with the Australian Dolphins and their specific preparation for the Rio Olympics. Shona has a wealth of experience in the area of fatigue and recovery and she spent a number of years working as the Recovery Centre Director for the Australian Olympic Committee.

Follow Shona on Twitter @ShonaHalson

And S4P @sleep4perform and contact me at [email protected] 

In this episode I speak with my friend Bram Connolly. Bram is an expert in both fields of crisis management and leadership.

He spent 20 years in the Australian Defence Force, 15 years of which were spent in the Australian Special Forces and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat in 2012.

As always follow me @sleep4perform and contact me at [email protected]

www.sleep4performance.com.au 

In this episode I speak with my friend Bram Connolly. Bram is an expert in both fields of crisis management and leadership.

He spent 20 years in the Australian Defence Force, 15 years of which were spent in the Australian Special Forces and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in combat in 2012.

Bram is the CEO of Hindsight Crisis Management and the founder and president of Warrior U (Pty Ltd) an enterprise that seeks to "mobilise and motivate the next generation", as well as an accomplished public speaker, tackling such topics as PTSD, Veteran victimisation and the changing face of terrorism. His position on these topics are underpinned by a Bachelor of International Studies, at the University of New England (UNE), majoring in societies and peace studies.

Bram is the author of "The Fighting Season" and "Off Reservation" both published by Allen and Unwin in 2016 and 2017 respectively. You can find links to purchase these and more information at http://www.bramconnolly.com and you can contact Bram at [email protected] and follow Bram on Twitter @bramconnolly 

As always follow me @sleep4perform and contact me at [email protected]

www.sleep4performance.com.au 

Dr. Bender is Clinical Program Director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance and is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She received her PhD and Master of Science degrees in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University specializing in sleep EEG.

Her current research focuses on optimizing sleep in Canadian Olympic Team athletes and the impact on performance. Her research interests stem from being an athlete herself; she is a Hall of Fame basketball player, has enjoyed some mountaineering, completed an Ironman in 2009, and currently runs after her 3 children who are all 5 and under. She is driven to help high-performers optimize sleep to enhance their well-being and productivity. 

Catch her on Twitter @sleep4sport 

Dr. Bender is Clinical Program Director of Athlete Services at the Centre for Sleep and Human Performance and is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. She received her PhD and Master of Science degrees in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University specializing in sleep EEG.

Her current research focuses on optimizing sleep in Canadian Olympic Team athletes and the impact on performance. Her research interests stem from being an athlete herself; she is a Hall of Fame basketball player, has enjoyed some mountaineering, completed an Ironman in 2009, and currently runs after her 3 children who are all 5 and under. She is driven to help high-performers optimize sleep to enhance their well-being and productivity. 

Catch her on Twitter @sleep4sport 

In this episode I address listener queries from a recent Webinar I conducted for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists. 

1. What are your favourite sleep supplements?

• Does sleep requirement change or just the type of sleep during high-volume training periods? how is this best managed?

As always contact me at [email protected] 

In this episode, I give an update on upcoming episodes, studies in progress, what has been happening so far, and my new business "Melius Consulting"

Links associated with this episode

Human Kinetics Webinar http://www.humankinetics.com/all-webinars/all-webinars/-sleep-and-performance 

My Pacey Performance episode https://www.strengthofscience.com/pacey-performance-podcast/pacey-performance-podcast-174-ian-dunican/

Audio abstracts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPQnZIxHHEw&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLgqwkoucAQ&feature=youtu.be

Contact me at [email protected]

www.sleep4performance.com.au