Somnilopod: Sleep Health Education

Somnilopod is where sleep science meets self-care. Hosted by veteran sleep coach Jay McGuire, each episode explores the hidden connections between sleep, mental health, and overall wellness. From insomnia and anxiety dreams to circadian rhythms, mindfulness, and stress recovery, we uncover how rest shapes every part of your waking life. With over three decades in sleep medicine, Jay brings a calm, insightful voice to topics like sleep hygiene, emotional balance, burnout recovery, relaxation techniques, and the healing power of rest. You’ll learn how to improve sleep quality, boost energy, and create sustainable wellness habits through practical, science-based insights. If you’re on a journey toward better sleep, better health, and a more peaceful mind, this podcast will guide you — one soothing episode at a time.

ep 114 - the gut sleep axis: how digestion shapes your nightly rest 12/28/2025

ep 113 - embracing the light: how brightness shapes our sleep, mood, and meaning. 12/21/2025

ep 112 - the impact of social isolation on your sleep: why loneliness echoes through the night. 12/14/2025

ep 111 - The Psychology of Restfulness: why your brain needs smoother edges. 12/07/2025

ep 110 - snoring 101: the surprising biology behind that bed-shaking sound 11/30/2025

Ep 109 - when your brain won’t shut up: easing the anxiety that fuels insomnia 11/23/2025

ep 108 - the hidden sleep crisis in rural communities 11/16/2025

ep 107 - the surprising benefits of waking up early 11/09/2025

ep 106 - the surprising truth about nightmares and what causes them 11/02/2025

ep 105 - creatures of the nights: sleep, suffocation, and the birth of monsters 10/26/2025

ep 104 - the link between moon phases and sleep: what you need to know 10/19/2025

ep - 103 the lost hour: how time change disrupts your body's clock 10/12/2025

ep 102 - metabolism, weight, and sleep: the hidden connection you need to know 10/05/2025

ep 101 - habits that disrupt your sleep quality fast 09/28/2025

ep 100 - a new era for sleep apnea treatment? 09/18/2025

ep 99 the power of sleep: for skills, learning, and recovery 04/29/2025

ep 98 - nervous system hacks for better sleep 02/23/2025

ep 97 - sleep better tonight 02/16/2025

ep 96 - chill out: sleep solutions for extreme heat 07/21/2024

ep 95 - what is sexsomnia? the sleep disorder you've never heard of. 06/30/2024

ep 94 - enhancing sleep quality in chronic illness 06/16/2024

ep 93 - exploring the complex nexus between migraines and sleep 06/02/2024

ep 92 - why anxiety dreams happen (and how to sleep better) 05/26/2024

ep 91 - understanding your dream landscape: what dreams reveal about your mind 05/12/2024

ep 90 - mouth taping at night 04/28/2024

ep 89 - understanding the limbic brain, food choices and sleep 04/09/2024

ep 88 - iron and sleep 03/21/2024

ep 87 - beat stress and anxiety for a restful night 02/10/2024

ep 86 - the science of asmr and its impact on sleep 01/26/2024

ep 85 listener questions 01/09/2024