Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education

By Jay McGuire

What's Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education about?

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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Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education episodes:

05.26.2024
ep 92 - anxiety dreams
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...
05.12.2024
ep 91 - our dream landscape
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...
04.28.2024
ep 90 - mouth taping at night
The recent trend of using medical mouth tape while sleeping has increased in popularity. Let’s take a closer look at this controversial practice.
04.09.2024
ep 89 - understanding the limbic brain, food choices and sleep
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!
03.21.2024
ep 88 - iron and sleep
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...
02.10.2024
ep 87 - beat stress and anxiety for a restful night
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...
01.26.2024
ep 86 - the science of asmr and its impact on sleep
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...
01.09.2024
ep 85 listener questions
It's time to start the new year with some listener questions!
05.29.2023
ep 84 - cognitive decline and sleep apnea
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.
04.04.2023
ep 83 - adding years to your life
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...
02.21.2023
ep 82 - listener questions
It's time again to take some questions from you, the listener!!!
01.31.2023
ep 81 - revenge sleep procrastination
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.
01.15.2023
ep 80 - sleep and neck pain
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.
01.10.2023
ep 79 - sleep and immunity
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.
01.01.2023
ep 78 - sex and gender differences in sleep
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.
12.13.2022
ep 77 - holiday gifts for insomniacs
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...
12.05.2022
ep 76 - ptsd and sleep
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 them
11.27.2022
ep 75 - enhancing deep sleep
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.
11.14.2022
ep 74 - walking for sleep
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...
10.30.2022
ep 73 - Murder by night
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...
10.09.2022
ep 72 - decline in sleep medication use
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.
10.02.2022
ep 71 - are you watching tv at bedtime
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.
09.25.2022
ep 70 - sunday night blues
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.
09.18.2022
ep 69 - sleeping sickness
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...
09.01.2022
ep 68 - insomnia on vacation
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...
08.28.2022
ep 67 - do you dream in color?
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.
08.21.2022
ep 66 - meditation vs sleep
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...
08.07.2022
ep 65 - listener questions
It has been quite some time since we did a listener question episode. So join me as I field some of your recent questions.
07.24.2022
ep 64 - napping at work
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...
07.12.2022
ep 63 - women and sleep: the menstrual cycle
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...
07.03.2022
ep 62 - inspire therapy for sleep apnea
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.
06.11.2022
ep. 61 - your heart and a good night's sleep
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...
05.29.2022
ep.60 - is 8 hours of sleep best for everyone?
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.
05.15.2022
ep.59 - tired vs sleepy
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...
05.01.2022
ep.58 - what is "sleep quality"?
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...
04.24.2022
ep.57 - resistance training for better sleep
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.
04.17.2022
ep.56 - is medication your best answer for insomnia?
Insomnia can often rear its ugly head during times of stress and crazy life events (can you say PANDEMIC?). As a result, we often reach for a quick method to help overcome it in the form of a sleep aid....
04.10.2022
ep.55 - is your nightlight harming your sleep?
Is your bedside lamp, or nightlight helping or hurting your sleep? On this week’s episode, we look at a recent study that will shed some LIGHT on the subject. We also have a product recommendation for www.mantasleep.com
04.03.2022
ep.54 - are you incurring sleep debt?
If you find yourself losing a little sleep here and there you may be incurring some sleep debt. On todays episode, we will be talking about what sleep debt is, what it does to us and if we can ever...
03.28.2022
ep.53 - sleep inertia
When was the last time you took a short nap and felt less alert when you woke up than you did when you laid down? Or when you got up and ready for work only to realize you had your...
03.20.2022
ep.52 - white noise vs pink noise
Are you a light sleeper? Easily awakened by the sound of a dog barking next door, or cars driving past on the road? On today’s episode, we will be talking about the different types of noise used to drown out...
03.13.2022
ep.51 - biphasic sleep
On today's one year anniversary episode we will be talking about biphasic or polyphasic sleep and how it may or may not be for you.
03.08.2022
ep.50 - pre-sleep behavior
On this weeks episode we look at some new research that gives us insight into how our brain prepares for sleep.
02.27.2022
ep.49 - spring forward
We are coming up on my most hated day of the year…and I don’t mean Tax Day. On today’s episode, we will talk about springing forward for Daylight Savings Time and why it’s important to start preparing now to lessen...
02.20.2022
ep.48 - listener questions
It's time to respond to some of your questions! On today's episode we talk about Home Sleep Studies, Bloating on CPAP, and How sleep apnea can affect those working in transportation.
02.13.2022
ep.47 - late night awakenings
You had no trouble falling asleep but you still woke up at 1 am and your wide awake. On todays episode we’ll talk about those late night awakenings and what we can do about them.
02.06.2022
ep.46 - sleep chronotypes
You may have heard about being a night owl or an early bird, but did you know you could also be a dolphin, lion or bear? On today’s episode we’ll talk about our sleep chronotypes and get some insight into...
01.30.2022
ep.45 - the cost of sleep disorders
We often talk about the toll that sleep disorders take on our bodies, but today we’ll be looking at the cost in dollars that sleep disorders exact on our wallets.
01.23.2022
ep.44 - 8 reasons you can't sleep
There are numerous things that can affect your ability to sleep. On today’s episode we’ll look at 8 main reasons you’re not getting enough shut-eye.
01.16.2022
ep.43 - drowsy driving
When was the last time you felt sleepy while you were behind the wheel? On today's episode we will discuss drowsy driving, the causes and consequences, and some ways to avoid it.

What's Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education episodes:

ep 92 - anxiety dreams

ep 91 - our dream landscape

ep 90 - mouth taping at night

ep 89 - understanding the limbic brain, food choices and sleep

ep 88 - iron and sleep

ep 87 - beat stress and anxiety for a restful night

ep 86 - the science of asmr and its impact on sleep

ep 85 listener questions

ep 84 - cognitive decline and sleep apnea

ep 83 - adding years to your life

ep 82 - listener questions

ep 81 - revenge sleep procrastination

ep 80 - sleep and neck pain

ep 79 - sleep and immunity

ep 78 - sex and gender differences in sleep

ep 77 - holiday gifts for insomniacs

ep 76 - ptsd and sleep

ep 75 - enhancing deep sleep

ep 74 - walking for sleep

ep 73 - Murder by night

ep 72 - decline in sleep medication use

ep 71 - are you watching tv at bedtime

ep 70 - sunday night blues

ep 69 - sleeping sickness

ep 68 - insomnia on vacation

ep 67 - do you dream in color?

ep 66 - meditation vs sleep

ep 65 - listener questions

ep 64 - napping at work

ep 63 - women and sleep: the menstrual cycle

ep 62 - inspire therapy for sleep apnea

ep. 61 - your heart and a good night's sleep

ep.60 - is 8 hours of sleep best for everyone?

ep.59 - tired vs sleepy

ep.58 - what is "sleep quality"?

ep.57 - resistance training for better sleep

ep.56 - is medication your best answer for insomnia?

ep.55 - is your nightlight harming your sleep?

ep.54 - are you incurring sleep debt?

ep.53 - sleep inertia

ep.52 - white noise vs pink noise

ep.51 - biphasic sleep

ep.50 - pre-sleep behavior

ep.49 - spring forward

ep.48 - listener questions

ep.47 - late night awakenings

ep.46 - sleep chronotypes

ep.45 - the cost of sleep disorders

ep.44 - 8 reasons you can't sleep

ep.43 - drowsy driving