ep 99 the power of sleep: for skills, learning, and recovery
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
We’ve all heard that sleep is important, but most people still underestimate just how much of a game-changer it is when it comes to learning new skills, getting smarter, and even healing from injuries. On today's episode, we are looking at the role sleep plays in helping us do better.
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ep 98 - nervous system hacks for better sleep
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
Ever had one of those nights where your body is exhausted, but your mind just won’t shut off? You’re not alone. Anxiety and an overactive nervous system are some of the biggest culprits behind sleepless nights. When your brain is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, getting restful sleep feels impossible. But here’s the good news—by understanding how your nervous system works and learning to regulate it, you can calm your anxiety and finally get the deep, restorative sleep you deserve. Let’s dive into how stress, sleep, and your nervous system are all connected—and what you can do to...
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ep 97 - sleep better tonight
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
Are you tired of lying awake at night, feeling stressed and anxious? Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep due to racing thoughts and worries? On today's episode we're going to address some ways to alleviate those restless nights and say hello to restful sleep.
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ep 96 - chill out: sleep solutions for extreme heat
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
Is the heat getting you down and affecting your sleep? On todays episode we’re going to look at ways to help beat the heat and get a good nights sleep.
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ep 95 - sexsomnia
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
Today's episode involves a really interesting and complex sleep disorder: Sexsomnia. If you or your partner have ever experienced this disorder, you need to tune in!
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ep 94 - enhancing sleep quality in chronic illness
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
Do you or someone you love suffer from a chronic illness? In todays episode, we will explore strategies to improve sleep quality in cases of chronic illness, addressing the multifactorial nature of sleep disturbances and the considerations specific to managing sleep in this population.
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ep 93 - exploring the complex nexus between migraines and sleep
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
If you’ve ever suffered from migraines this episode is for you! Today we will look at the bidirectional influences and underlying mechanisms that intertwine sleep and migraines.
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ep 92 - anxiety dreams
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
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 all too well.
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ep 91 - our dream landscape
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
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 today’s episode, we’ll take a look at some of the things that are believed to affect the make-up of our dream landscape.
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ep 90 - mouth taping at night
Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education
The recent trend of using medical mouth tape while sleeping has increased in popularity. Let’s take a closer look at this controversial practice.
info_outlineWhen 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 roll Iron plays in sleep.