October 14, 2023

Why All of This Fear Around Sleep? Countering Myths with Dr. W. Chris Winter

40 minutes

Narratives in the media proclaim dramatic numbers and frightening health risks around sleep problems, but what do they get wrong? And how should we approach insomnia when “working harder” at sleep actually can make things worse?

Join Jennifer Reid, MD as she interviews Dr. Christopher Winter, a neurologist, sleep specialist, author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It as well as The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired or Irritable Child May Have A Sleep Disorder--And How To Help. In addition to working with numerous professional sports organizations to help their athletes optimize sleep, he is the host of the podcast Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter which has consistently ranked as one of the most popular medical podcasts in the country. He is also the host of the Sleep.com series Sleeping Around with Dr. Chris Winter.

Dr. Christopher Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. Currently he is the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic and CNSM Consulting.

Dr. Winter's website: wchriswinter.com
[email protected]
Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok: @drchriswinter

Jennifer Reid, MD: thereflectivedoc.com

References from Episode:
Book: The Problem of Sleep by William C. Dement, MD, PhD

Sites for Additional Resources:
CBT-i Coach: App for CBT-Insomnia https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/cbticoach_app_public.asp

Seeking a mental health provider? Try Psychology Today

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

SAMHSA's National Helpline - 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Dial 988 for Mental Health Emergency

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