Sleep Talk - Talking All Things Sleep

Highlights from Day 2 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are sleep apnea and hypersomnias including narcolepsy. 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. 

Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are insomnia and paediatric sleep. For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

What is healthy sleep? Is it sleeping through the night, or getting 8 hours of sleep each night? Or is it waking feeling refreshed? How can healthy sleep be defined? We'll explore this topic, with help from Prof Daniel Buysse, Professor of Sleep Medicine at University of Pittsburgh and Brigid Walsh, General Manager of Golden Door Health Retreat. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep. Brought to you by SleepHub. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 00:55 Introduction 00:55 -  05:04 What's in the news about sleep? 05:04 - 38:20 Theme: Healthy Sleep   05:04 - 08:54 What is health? 08:54 -  21:56 Guest interview - Prof Daniel Buysse: What is healthy sleep? 21:56 - 25:50 Moira + David discuss healthy sleep  25:50 -  34:35 Guest interview - Brigid Walsh: Health & Wellbeing in a residential retreat 34:35 - 38:20 Healthy sleep isn't just

Can't sit still in meetings? Feel restless in the evenings or on getting in to bed? Can't get to sleep because you just can't keep your legs still? These are all symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Whilst for many people restless legs symptoms are annoying, but not very severe, for some people, restless legs can be a constant presence preventing them from getting to sleep every night. Dr John Swieca discusses restless legs syndrome and its treatment, and Kevin Monk shares his experience living with severe restless legs symptoms. 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 - 01:06 Introduction 01:06 -  03:01 What's in the news about sleep? 03:01 - 03:41 Theme introduction: Restless legs syndrome 03:41 - 13:54 Guest interview - John Swieca: What is restless legs syndrome? 13:54 - 26:02 Guest interview - Kevin Monk: Living with

Teenagers who can’t get out of bed in the morning or can’t get to sleep at night are a common problem we see in the clinic. They can be up late on their smartphones and tablets consuming content or interacting via social media. What impact does the light from these screens have on sleep? Does light from screens impact on the sleep of adults as well? We explore these questions with Dr Sean Cain, an expert in the effects of light on sleep and health from Monash University. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking about all things sleep. Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 02:52 Introduction 02:52 -  05:09 What's in the news about sleep? 05:09 - 36:45 Theme: Teens & Screens 36:45 - 38:16 Clinical tip of the month - Sleep diaries aren't a good measure of circadian function 38:16 - 39:20 Pick of the month: Moira - Patricia Merx- Won't go to sleep - New Yorke

In this update from Sleep 2016, we discuss the latest research in hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian rhythms and sleep technologies. The Sleep meeting is the main conference for sleep and sleep disorders, where specialists from around the world meet and discuss the latest research and trends in sleep. This year the meeting was held in Denver, Colorado.  Joining regular hosts, Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) this month is guest co-host Dr Simon Frenkel (Sleep Physician). Leave a review and subscribe via iTunes or download the Sleep Talk app for iOS. Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 03:06 Introduction 03:06 - 05:40 What's in the news about sleep? 05:40 - 06:03 Theme introduction: Sleep 2016 update 06:03 -  23:37 Hypersomnia: diagnosis and treatment 23:37 - 31:13 Insomnia 31:13 - 35:04 Circadian rhythm 35:04 - 36:56 Sleep technology / new products 36:56 - 39:30 Take home messages from Sleep 2016 39:30 - 40:34 Clinical pearl: More isn't

Highlights from day 5 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about new technologies for treating sleep disorders and the need to better phenotype sleep disorders, my key take home message from the meeting. For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in-depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

Highlights from day 4 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about diagnosis and treatment issues in hypersomnia and circadian rhythm disorders.  For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in-depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

Highlights from day 3 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I try to summarise Russell Foster's elegant keynote presentaiton on the eye and it's effect on sleep as well as discuss research on stress and it's effect on sleep and emotion.  For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in-depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

Highlights from day 2 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about sleep apnea, and discuss behavioural treatments for narcolepsy with Jason Ong.  For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in-depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Topics highlighted today are: insomnia, hypersomnia and sleep science.  For more Sleep Talk episodes including our monthly in depth podcast, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe via iTunes or your favourite podcast app, or download the Sleep Talk app from the iOS app store. 

Are you busy all the time? Feeling tired? Not sleeping well? Being busy and missing out on sleep can have an impact on performance and make people less effective leaders. Learn about the impacts of lack of sleep on work and performance and strategies to get sleep back on track. This month's guests are Dr Christopher Barnes from University of Washington and Simon Kinsella from CPConsulting.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 07:00 Busyness and sleep 07:00 - 09:35 What's in the news about sleep? 09:35 - 13:23 Theme: Too busy to sleep 13:23 - 26:12 Guest interview - Christopher Barnes 26:12 - 41:11 Guest interview - Simon Kinsella 41:11 - 42:08 Where to go for more information on busyness and sleep 42:08 - 43:42 Clinical tip of the month - Good Sleep: It's Not About the Night 43:42 - 45:48 Pick of the month: Moira - ACP guidelines for treatment of insomnia 45:48 - 46:50 Pick of the month: David - Dangerously Sleepy (book) 46:50 - 48:51 What's

Welcome to Sleep Talk snapshots where we aim to bring you the latest updates in sleep as they occur. This episode features an excerpt from an interview with Christopher Barnes from University of Washington, talking about the impact of loss of sleep on work performance. Brought to you by SleepHub.com.au 

New parents often have to deal with disturbed sleep. What impact does this have and what can be done to reduce these impacts? Dr Bei Bei from Monash University and The Royal Women's Hospital discusses what the research in this area shows. Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking about all things sleep. Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 05:08 What's in the news about sleep? 05:08 - 06:48 Theme introduction: Sleep in New Parents 05:36 -  25:53 Guest interview - Dr Bei Bei 25:53 - 28:57 Summing up: Sleep in New Parents 28:57 - 30:50 Clinical tip of the month - Build your team and have a plan 30:50 - 31:52 Pick of the month: Moira - Baby Love by Robin Barker 31:52 - 32:54 Pick of the month: David - Royal Society report on sleep 32:54- 34:17 What's coming up in the next month? Next episode (June 13th 2016): Too busy to sleep? Links mentioned in the podcast: The Sleep Revolution - Book by Ariann

Narcolepsy can have significant impact on health and function, which can also affect work and family. Often in managing narcolepsy the focus is on medication, but medications are often only partially effective. Learning how to live with these ongoing symptoms and reduce their impact is an important part of living well with narcolepsy. For more information on narcolepsy, see our narcolepsy page and listen to episode 2 of Sleep Talk where we talk about narcolepsy diagnosis and treatment Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 00:48 Introduction 00:48 -  04:14 What's in the news about sleep? 04:14 - 05:36 Theme introduction: Narcolepsy 05:36 -  32:42 Guest interview - Jacqui Tomlins: Living with narcolepsy 32:42 - 34:28 Clinical tip of the month - Build your own team 34:28 - 36:05 Pick of the month: Moira - What makes a good life? 36:05 - 37:47 Pick of the month: David - Waking, Dreaming, Being 37:47 - 38:54 What's coming up in the next month? Next episode (May

What's the role of sleep in optimising sporting performance? What are some strategies around sleep athletes can put in to place? How can athletes reduce the impact of poor sleep and travel? To discuss these questions, Moira and David are joined by Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance and Sarah Wall from NETFIT Netball.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 01:27 Introduction 01:27 - 04:46 What's in the news about sleep? 04:46 - 06:58 Theme introduction: Sleep and sport 06:58 - 23:41 Guest interview: Ian Dunican - Sleep and sporting performance 23:41 - 35:39 Guest interview: Sarah Wall - What else can athletes do to optimise performance? 35:39 - 36:06 Where to find our guests online 36:06 - 37:22 Clinical tip of the month - Don't try too hard to sleep 37:22 - 38:28 Pick of the month: Moira - Strategies for sleep for athletes 38:28 - 40:56 Pick of the month: David - Online CBT for insomnia & depression symptoms 40:56 - 42:41 What's coming up in sleep? Next month - Living

Not sleeping well? The good news is effective non-drug treatments are available. The most effective of these is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I consists of 5 core components which include both cognitive and behavioural strategies. To help understand CBT-I and how it can be used David & Moira are joined by Dr Curt Gray and Dr Tony Fernando, psychiatrists expert in the treatment of insomnia.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 00:37 Introduction 00:37 - 04:55 Getting kids up for school / delayed sleep phase 04:55 - 06:58 Sleeping in the heat 06:58 - 07:55 Role of medications in managing insomnia 07:55 - 21:35 What is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia? 21:35 - 27:10 Guest interview - Dr Curt Gray: Group vs individual CBT-I 27:10 - 30:09 Moira and David discuss group vs individual CBT-I 30:09 - 38:28 Guest interview - Dr Tony Fernando: Sleep restriction 38:28 - 40:06 Moira and David discuss sleep restriction 40:06 - 41:00 Where to access CBT-I 4

Narcolepsy can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Moira and David discuss narcolepsy, what is it and how is it diagosed and treated? They are joined by guests, Dr Simon Frenkel, a sleep physician, and Jacqui Tomlins, who has narcolepsy.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 03:08 What's in the news about sleep this month? 03:08 -  15:15 Guest interview - Dr Simon Frenkel: Diagnosis and treatment 15:15 - 31:40 Guest interview - Jacqui Tomlins: Living with narcolepsy 31:40 - 34:09 Clinical tip of the month - Role of psychological support in narcolepsy 34:09 - 37:40 Pick of the month - Dreamland - Book / Light therapy vs fluoxetine for depression 37:40 - 39:10 What to look out for in sleep over the next few months Links mentioned in the podcast: Make sleep a priority - Huffington Post Product reviews on SleepHub Too scared to sleep? Sleep and fear What is narcolepsy? Medications used to treat narcolepsy Accessing Xyrem in Australia SleepHub's narcolepsy page Stanford Center for Narcolepsy J

Moira and David introduce themselves and the Sleep Talk podcast. They also discuss insomnia, including what insomnia is and how it's treated. This month's guest interview is with Dr Curt Gray (psychiatrist) on managing insomnia with anxiety and depression.  Audio Timeline: 00:00 - 04:05 Welcome to Sleep Talk - a new podcast on sleep 04:05 - 12:30 Who are your hosts? 12:30 - 17:00 What's in the news about sleep this month? 17:00 - 24:53 Insomnia - What is it? How is it approached and managed? 24:53 - 34:18 Guest interview - Dr Curt Gray: A psychiatrist's approach to insomnia. 34:18 - 35:36 Clinical tip of the month - Listen to emotion in language around sleep 35:36 - 39:30 Pick of the month: Paper on sleep in pre-historic societies / CBTi Coach Links mentioned in the podcast: What are your sleep rules? Towards Better Sleep - Group therapy for insomnia (Brisbane) SleepHub's page on insomnia Sleep Health Foundation - Information on sleep Jerome Seigel's paper on sleep in pre-historic