Sleep Talk - Talking All Things Sleep

Medicinal cannabinoids are being increasingly prescribed for a range of conditions including sleep. Do cannabinoids help sleep? How are they prescribed? We discuss the use of medicinal cannabinoids with Dr Karen Hitchcock, physician and author, who has considerable experience in the use of cannabinoids. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:18 Introduction 02:18 - 24:47 Theme - Cannabinoids and Sleep 24:47 - 27:15 Clinical Tip 27:15 - 29:55 Pick of the Month 29:55 - 30:40 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Social time and daylight saving time Links mentioned in the podcast:  Mindfully podcast- Sleep series Drug: on medication, legislation and pleasure- The Monthly Study of cannabinoid for insomnia - University of Western Australia CANSLEEP study- University of Sydney How do cannabinoids

Tracking sleep over time can give helpful insights into sleep patterns and ways of improving sleep. This month we discuss the latest technologies for tracking sleep and interesting ways these technologies are being used in research with our guest James Slater from University of Western Australia. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 01:07 Introduction 01:07 - 20:33 Theme - Tracking Sleep 20:33 - 21:32 Clinical Tip 21:32 - 24:15 Pick of the Month 24:15 - 25:26 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Social time and daylight saving time Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep DownUnder conference Orthosomnia - journal article Sleep diary Olivia Walch - mathematician University of Michigan Entrain app Measuring sleep with Apple Watch - journal article Sleeping time - predict someone's sleep pattern by timin

Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2019 meeting in Sydney. For our monthly in-depth podcast Sleep Talk, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. Links:  Sleep DownUnder - conference website Medicinal cannabis use in Australia

What is sleep hygiene? Does it work? Can we be too careful about sleep? We discuss the pros and cons of sleep hygiene and put its role in perspective. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:00 Introduction 02:00 - 23:58 Theme - Sleep Hygiene 23:58 - 25:00 Clinical Tip 25:00 - 27:54 Pick of the Month 27:54 - 29:23 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Tracking Sleep Links mentioned in the podcast:  Daylight Saving Time - blog post on adjusting to DST SEAASM 2019 conference - Nagpur Oct 12-13 Sleep Down Under 2019 - Sydney Oct 16-19 Sleep Hygiene - fact sheet from Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Hygiene - SleepHub Sleep Rules - SleepHub Let it Go - podcast episode Sharing a Bed - podcast episode Sleep Disturbance, Mental Health and Burnout in Firefighters - Journal of Sleep Research Sex Down Under - 

Is sharing a bed with a partner good for sleep? On one level partners can be noisy, move around and be the cause of sleep disruption. But on the other hand, they can provide a sense of security and closeness. This month we discuss the pros and cons of sharing a bed.  Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 01:42 Introduction 01:42 - 23:54 Theme - Alcohol and Sleep 23:54 - 25:06 Clinical Tip 25:06 - 27:32 Pick of the Month 27:32 - 29:05 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Sleep and Cannabinoids Links mentioned in the podcast:  House of Wellness - story on parasomnias- between 17min15sec and 24min38sec Sleep health of Australian adults in 2016- Journal article from Sleep Health Attachment and sleep quality- Journal article from Journal of Sleep Research How to sleep with your partner...literall

Alcohol is commonly used as a sleep aid, but does it really help sleep? We talk with Dr Rowan Ogeil about the impact of alcohol on sleep as well as other health effects.  Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:33 Introduction 02:33 - 26:28 Theme - Alcohol and Sleep 26:28 - 27:22 Clinical Tip 27:22 - 29:50 Pick of the Month 29:50 - 30:46 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Sharing a bed Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep Awareness Week Mamalbury: Zzzzz: Sleep, Somnambulism, Madness Turning Point- treatment and resources for addiction and alcohol misuse Effect of moderate alcohol upon obstructive sleep apnoea- European Respiratory Journal Audit-C tool to assess alcohol consumption- RACGP website Guidelines for management of alcohol withdrawal- Turning Point NHMRC resources for alcohol including po

Hear the latest updates on sleep research from the Sleep 2019 meeting. In this episode we talk with Dr Simon Frenkel about the latest research in sleep. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:50 Introduction 02:50 - 26:14 Theme - Sleep Research Update 26:14 - 27:14 Clinical Tip 27:14 - 31:29 Pick of the Month 31:29 - 32:30 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Alcohol and Sleep Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep 2019 meeting program Breakfast session on sleep awareness campaign Shut eye latency- Research published in Journal of Sleep Research Managing phase delay- Research published in Sleep Medicine Online CBT for insomnia- Research published in JAMA Psychiatry  Opioid risk tool 

How does what we eat impact on sleep? What foods or types of diet can help with sleep? To help decipher this complex area we talk to Assoc Prof Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Director Sleep Center of Excellence Columbia University, Irving Medical Center. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 01:41 Introduction 01:41 - 23:04 Theme - What to eat? 23:04 - 25:45 Clinical Tip 25:45 - 29:31 Pick of the Month 29:31 - 30:39 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Sleep Research Update Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep Awareness Week- Aug 5-11 2019 Effect of Diet on Sleep Quality- journal article Napping- podcast episode Burnout recognised as a syndrome Narcolepsy 360 podcast Falling Asleep- website with narcolepsy resources from Eleanor Wales

When we eat may be just as important as what we eat for managing obesity and health. We talk to Dr Gerda Pot, Nutritionist from the Louis Bolk Instituut and Kings College London about the emerging field of chrono-nutrition. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:25 Introduction 02:25 - 20:13 Theme - When to eat 20:13 - 20:57 Clinical Tip 20:57 - 22:23 Pick of the Month 22:23 - 23:51 What's Coming Up? Next episode: What to eat Links mentioned in the podcast:  Triple J interview on sleeping with a bed partner Blog post on sleeping with a bed partner Review on meal irregularity and health New Scientistarticle on chrono-nutrition Dutch TV story on chrono-nutrition My Circadian Clock Ikea sleep podcast Murdoch Children's Research Institute - podcast on sleep

Is it really normal to sleep for 8 hours undisturbed each night, or is that just an unrealistic expectation? We talk to Darian Leader, author of Why Can't we Sleep? about how people have slept throughout history and how many of our expectations about sleep are driven by social fads. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:48 Introduction 02:48 - 26:21 Theme - What is Normal Sleep? 26:21 - 27:17 Clinical Tip 27:17 - 29:20 Pick of the Month 29:20 - 30:25 What's Coming Up? Next episode: When we eat Links mentioned in the podcast:  Article on use of screening questionnaires to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea Commentary on use of screening questionnaires to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea Darian Leader Why Can't We Sleep?- Book by Darian Leader Meta-analysis on insomnia and mortality  from Sl

Menopause is a time of significant changes in sleep, as well as a range of other symptoms. Why does this occur and how can symptoms be addressed? In this episode we talk with Dr Sonia Davison, Endocrinologist and expert in Women's Health. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 03:05 Introduction 03:05 - 26:55 Theme - Menopause 26:55 - 27:40 Clinical Tip 27:40 - 30:08 Pick of the Month 30:08 - 31:23 What's Coming Up? Next episode: What is Normal Sleep? Links mentioned in the podcast:  Australian Menopause Society Jean Hailes Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats- Book by Prof Myra Hunter Brain Changer- Book by Prof Felice Jacka Why Can't We Sleep?- Book by Darian Leader

Sleep problems are common in pregnancy and change as pregnancy evolves. What happens to sleep during pregnancy? What is the best way to deal with sleep through pregnancy? In this episode we tackle these questions with the help of Dr Liora Kempler of Integrated Sleep Health. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:17 Introduction 02:17 - 26:54 Theme - Sleep in Pregnancy 26:54 - 28:48 Clinical Tip 28:48 - 31:52 Pick of the Month 31:52 - 32:50 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Menopause Links mentioned in the podcast:  Parliamentary Inquiry in to Sleep Health Integrated Sleep Health Sleep tips for new parents- blog Sleep in new parents- podcast Effects of rumination and worry on sleep- journal article Orthosomnia: Are Some Patients Taking the Quantified Self Too Far?- journal article

Symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness are common in chronic fatigue syndrome. How can these symptoms be addressed and sleep improved in people with fatigue syndromes? In this episode we tackle these questions with the help of Nathan Butler of Active Health Clinic. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 01:40 Introduction 01:40 - 26:43 Theme - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 26:43 - 27:28 Clinical Tip 27:28 - 34:07 Pick of the Month 34:07 - 35:05 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Sleep in Pregnancy Links mentioned in the podcast:  Parliamentary Inquiry in to Sleep Health Active Health Clinic Emerge Australia Let it go - Podcast episode 2019 ME/CFS International Research Symposium Proposed Mental Health changes - Health Report Insomnia Disorder Subtypes - Lancet Psychiatry Active Health Clinic Wel

Are naps a good idea? How long should naps be? How can you get better at napping? Listen to this episode of Sleep Talk as we tackle these questions with the help of nativist Thea O'Connor of NapNow. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 01:19 Introduction 01:19 - 25:55 Theme - Naps 25:55 - 27:30 Clinical Tip 27:30 - 30:16 Pick of the Month 30:16 - 31:40 What's Coming Up? Next episode: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Links mentioned in the podcast:  Parliamentary Inquiry in to Sleep Health NapNow Powernap Register Sleep Health Foundation Factsheet SleepHub Blog on Naps Napping. A psychologist’s perspective. Night School - Book Dangerously Sleepy - Book

What are the common sleeping pills used for insomnia? When should they be used and what should you look out for when using sleeping pills? We address these questions and more with the help of Prof Wallace Mendelsen who also discusses the history of using substances to help with sleep, which puts current practice in perspective.  Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline / Chapters: 00:00 - 02:29 Introduction 02:29 - 31:03 Theme - Sleeping Pills 31:03 - 32:33 Clinical tip 32:33 - 35:33 Pick of the month 35:33 - 36:45 What's coming up in sleep? Next episode: Napping Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep Awareness Week Sleep Down Under meeting SEAASM meeting Phase 3 clinical trial of sodium oxybate for narcolepsy Phase 3 clinical trial of ACT-541468 for insomnia What medications are used for insomnia in Australia? - Re

How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed? These are questions that come up in clinical practice every day and are important when putting together treatment plans for people with symptoms of hypersomnolence (sleepiness) or hypersomnia disorders. We address these questions and more with the help of Assistant Prof David Plante from University of Wisconsin.  Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 02:11 Introduction 02:11 - 19:11 Theme - Measuring sleepiness 02:11 - 04:13 Introduction 04:13 - 16:51 Interview - A Prof David Plante - Measuring sleepiness 16:51 - 19:11 Discussion 19:11 - 21:44 Clinical tip: Acknowledge uncertainty 21:44 - 25:05 Pick of the month: 2144 - 23:54 Moira - Social jetlag in Australian adults 23:54 - 25:05 &n

What changes in sleep are seen in depression? Is the sleepiness seen in people with depression different from other forms of sleepiness? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression? We address these questions and more with the help of Assistant Prof David Plante from University of Wisconsin and Associate Prof Sean Cain from Monash University. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 02:50 Introduction 02:50 -32:40 Theme - Sleep in Depression 02:50 - 04:31 Introduction 04:31 - 18:27 Interview - A Prof David Plante - sleep in depression 18:27 - 19:27 Discussion 19:27 - 29:50 Interview - A Prof Sean Cain - anti-depressants, light and circadian rhythm in depression 29:50 - 32:40 Summary and where to find more information 32:40 - 33:11 Clinical tip: Don't under-estimate the role of anxiety 33:11

What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship? We address these questions and more with the help of Associate Prof Sean Cain from Monash University. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 04:48 Introduction 04:48 -33:07 Theme - Rhythm and Blues 04:48 - 25:13 Interview - A Prof Sean Cain - Light, sleep and mood 25:13 - 30:03 Discussion and where to find more information 30:03 - 30:57 Clinical tip: Beware SSRIs in eveningness-types 30:57 - 36:51 Pick of the month: 30:57 - 32:17 Moira - Melatonin for delayed phase 32:17 - 34:16 David - The Science of Sleep- Wallace Mendelson 34:16 - 36:51 Sean - Magnetoreception in birds 36:51 - 38:02 What's coming up in sleep? Next episode: Sleep in depression Links mentioned in the po

Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2018 meeting in Brisbane. Topics highlighted are narcolepsy, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep health, and the effects of caffeine on sleep. For our monthly in-depth podcast Sleep Talk, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 01:30 Caffeine and sleep 01:30 - 03:26 Narcolepsy 03:26 - 06:29 Insomnia 06:29 - 08:39 Sleep health 08:39 - 10:12 Obstructive sleep apnea 10:12 - 11:02 Subscribe to Sleep Talk podcast and attend Sleep DownUnder 2019 Links mentioned in the podcast:  Sleep DownUnder meeting- Brisbane October 2018 Recent paper on T-cells in narcolepsy CBTi Coach Sleepio Shuti program Using polysomnographic measures to physiologically phenotype obstructive sleep apnea Sleep Talk podcast on iTunes Sleep Talk app on iOS Sleep DownUnder 2019, Oct 17-19 Sydney

Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2018 meeting in Baltimore. With the help of Dr Simon Frenkel (Sleep Physician), we discuss the latest in sleep research, new sleep products and thinking in the management of sleep disorders. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 01:50 Introduction 01:50 - 03:59 What's news in sleep? Sleeping Beauty diet Magpies netball and sleep 03:59 -25:07 Theme - Sleep 2018 03:59 - 06:20 Introduction 06:20 - 17:10 Sleep loss 17:10 -21:40 Insomnia 21:40 - 24:10 Sleep technology 24:10 - 25:07 More information on Sleep 2018 meeting 25:07 - 26:55 Clinical tip: Shift circadian rhythms faster 26:55 - 28:55 Pick of the month: 26:55 - 27:26 David - Update on narcolepsy treatments - Julie Flygare 27:26 - 28:55 Simon - Gu