Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep

Long COVID

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:04:18 +0000

For many people, COVID-19 isn't just about the acute illness. Once the acute symptoms have settled they are left with ongoing fatigue and a range of other symptoms. To understand long COVID and what can be done to help manage symptoms, we speak with Nathan Butler (exercise physiologist) 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.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 21:10 Theme - Long COVID
21:10 - 21:48 Clinical Tip
21:48 - 26:18 Pick of the Month
26:18 - 27:36 What's Coming Up?

Next episode:

Sleep deprivation

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Daylight Saving Time

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 19:12:30 +0000

With daylight saving time ending this weekend in Australia, is it time to re-consider daylight saving? Prof Till Roenneberg discusses the pros and cons of daylight saving time.

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World Sleep Day

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:39:00 +0000

Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation talks about World Sleep Day and promoting healthy sleep. This year's theme for World Sleep Day is 'Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World'. Tap in to the power of sleep for maintaining good mental health, and help promote quality sleep amongst your family, friends and work colleagues.

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Borderline Personality Disorder

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:32:00 +0000

Sleep problems are a common symptom for people with borderline personality disorder. Symptoms include insomnia, excessive sleepiness and fatigue, vivid and distressing dreams. To better understand borderline personality disorder, how it impacts sleep and treatment approaches, we spoke with Ass Prof Blaise Aguirre, child and adolescent psychiatrist from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 27:04 Theme - Boderline Personality Disorder
27:04 - 28:04 Clinical Tip
28:04 - 31:59 Pick of the Month
31:59 - 33:42 What's Coming Up?

Next episode:

Long COVID

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Blaise Aguirre's Bio
The application of mindfulness in treatment of borderline personality disorder – Video
Mindfulness for Borderline Personality Disorder - Book
DBT for Dummies - Book
Overcoming Insomnia - Book
Stepped care for insomnia - Journal article
Philips CPAP product defect - Philips website

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Social Factors and Sleep

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:17:00 +0000

Sleeping well requires more than just laying down at night. Many broader factors impact on sleep such as working hours, the neighbourhood we live in, financial and family stability, race and gender. To better understand the interaction between social factors we spoke with Assoc Prof Dustin Duncan, a social and spatial epidemiologist from Columbia University, New York.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 22:58 Theme - Social Factors and Sleep
22:58 - 24:14 Clinical Tip
24:14 - 28:07Pick of the Month
28:07 - 29:55 What's Coming Up?

Next episode:

Borderline Personality Disorder

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Dustin Duncan's Bio
The Social Epidemiology of Sleep - Book
Inside your dreamscape - Essay - Aeon
Lucid Dreaming - Podcast
Sleep onset is a creative sweet spot - Journal article
Emerging Sleep Hero award 2021

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Perfectionism

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:05:00 +0000

People who have perfectionistic behaviours are at higher risk of developing sleep problems. Why is this the case and what can be done about it? To understand all about perfectionism and it's relationship with sleep we spoke with Dr Jennifer Kemp, Clinical Psychologist, trainer and author of ACT Workbook for Perfectionism.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 29:28 Theme - Perfectionism
29:28 - 31:32 Clinical Tip
31:32 - 34:53 Pick of the Month
34:53 - 36:20 What's Coming Up?

Next episode:

Is sleep a luxury? Social determinants of sleep.

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Lucid Dreaming

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 10:21:00 +0000

Lucid dreaming has come in to popular culture in recent years, and may provide a way of managing nightmares and distressing dreams in the future. What is lucid dreaming? Can people make themselves lucid dream? What insights can be gained from lucid dreaming research? To understand all about lucid dreaming we spoke with Dr Benjamin Baird, a researcher specialising in the study of human cognition and consciousness using lucid dreaming.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 34:03 Theme - Lucid Dreaming
34:03 - 35:11 Clinical Tip
35:11 - 37:45 Pick of the Month
37:45 - 39:10 What's Coming Up?

Next episode:

Perfectionism

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Burnout

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:04:55 +0000

Are you constantly exhausted? Do you find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have burnout. To understand what burnout is and what can be done to manage and prevent it we spoke to Prof Gordon Parker of the Black Dog Institute and University of New South Wales.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 27:41 Theme - Burnout
27:41 - 28:32 Clinical Tip
28:32 - 31:02 Pick of the Month
31:02 - 32:45 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Lucid dreaming

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Prof Parker's profile from Black Dog Institute
Burnout - book
This Way Up - online mental health courses
Perfectionism workbooks
PTSD - podcast episode

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Sleep and Suicide

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:42:00 +0000

Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in Australia and the largest cause of productive life years lost. To understand how we can prevent suicide and links with sleep we spoke to Prof Ian Hickie of the Brain and Mind Centre at University of Sydney. Ian is also a co-host of the Minding your Mind podcast.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 30:52 Theme - Suicide and Sleep
30:52 - 32:03 Clinical Tip
32:03 - 34:26 Pick of the Month
34:26 - 36:06 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Burnout

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Lighting

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:19:00 +0000

How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? To understand the interaction between lighting, sleep and health we spoke to Assoc Prof Sean Cain, a leading expert in lighting research, from Monash University.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 25:00 Theme - Lighting and Sleep
25:00 - 26:32 Clinical Tip
26:32 - 31:10 Pick of the Month
31:10 - 32:50 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep and Suicide

Links mentioned in the podcast:

A Prof Sean Cain's Monash University profile
Research paper on environmental impact of light
Lighting environment in hospitals
Editorial on healthy hospital lighting
Center for Environmental Therapeutics
WorkAlert
When Brains Dream - book
Acupuncture and insomnia - systematic review
Circadian mechanisms in medicine - New England Journal of Medicine

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Awake or Asleep?

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:55:20 +0000

At times it can be hard to tell whether you have gone to sleep or not, or how much you have slept. This can be a particular problem for people with insomnia who can be prone to under-estimating how much sleep they are actually getting. To understand how this happen we spoke to Dr Lieke Hermans from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 25:28 Theme - Awake or Asleep?
25:28 - 26:30 Clinical Tip
26:30 - 29:53 Pick of the Month
29:53 - 32:26 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Light

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Dr Hermans' research
Addicted Australia - SBS series
A Practical Treatise on Nervous Exhaustion (Neurasthenia) - book
Mindfulness and Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia - research article

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Sleep in the Pandemic

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 20:35:32 +0000

The current pandemic is affecting people around the world and having a significant impact on their sleep. We discuss changes in sleep seen during the pandemic and strategies people can use to help improve their sleep during this difficult time.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 02:08 Introduction
02:08 - 21:13 Theme - Sleep in the Pandemic
21:13 - 22:42 Clinical Tip
22:42 - 25:40 Pick of the Month
25:40 - 27:07 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep and Pain

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep Awareness Week
Sleep in Uncertain Times - podcast episode
COVID-19 Resources - Sleep Health Foundation
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia - podcast episode
International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership
Skin in the Game - Book

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Medication in Pregnancy

Sat, 30 May 2020 22:26:05 +0000

Pregnancy can be a challenging time, particularly for women with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy who rely on medications to manage symptoms. There isn't clear information to guide either women or their healthcare providers on what to do during pregnancy. To discuss managing women with narcolepsy during pregnancy we spoke to Dr Michael Thorpy from Montefiore Medical Centre, New York.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 02:36 Introduction
02:36 - 26:29 Theme - Medication in Pregnancy
26:29 - 27:46 Clinical Tip
27:46 - 30:40 Pick of the Month
30:40 - 32:36 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep and Pain

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database - TGA (Australia)
Drug Label Search - FDA (USA)
Dr Michael Thorpy - Bio at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Survey of experiences of women with narcolepsy in conception and pregnancy - Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Management of narcolepsy during pregnancy - Article by Michael Thorpy in Sleep Medicine
Modafinil and Armodafinil registry data - Note in Reactions Weekly June 2019
Review of sleep medication use in pregnancy and breastfeeding - Chest
Database on drug use during breastfeeding - LactMed (USA)
Leaders who devalue sleep - Sleep Health
NITE study
Webinar series - Australasian Sleep Association

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Sleep in Healthcare Workers

Sun, 17 May 2020 20:43:42 +0000

Healthcare workers often have to work shifts that can incorporate long hours and working at times they would normally be sleeping. This can lead to fatigue, sleep difficulties and impact health and performance. To understand these factors and how research is working towards finding solutions we interview Dr Julia Stone of Monash University.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 04:15 Introduction
04:15 - 21:30 Theme - Sleep in Healthcare Workers
21:30 - 22:11 Clinical Tip
22:11 - 23:55 Pick of the Month
23:55 - 25:25 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep Medications in Pregnancy

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Webinar series - Australasian Sleep Association
Living with Narcolepsy - Episode of Sleep Talk Podcast
Dr Moira Junge on Twitter
Alertness CRC
Dr Julia Stone - Monash University
Fact sheet on shift work - Sleep Health Foundation
Staying Health on Shift Work - SleepHub
Narcolepsy 360 Podcast
The 2 Process Model of Sleep - Video

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Fly In Fly Out Workers

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 23:44:54 +0000

Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health. To discuss the issues facing FIFO workers we interview Dr Ian Dunican of Sleep4Performance, Melius Consulting and 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.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 02:34 Introduction
02:34 - 27:47 Theme - FIFO work
27:47 - 28:34 Clinical Tip
28:34 - 31:47 Pick of the Month
31:47 - 32:56 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep in healthcare workers

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep in uncertain times - Bonus podcast episode on sleep in the coronavirus pandemic
Impact of FIFO work on mental health - Report from Western Australian government enquiry
Sleep4Performance - Dr Ian Dunican's website with resources on sleep and performance
Melius Consutling - Dr Ian Dunican's consulting business for management of fatigue
Zwift Power-up cycling podcast - Ep 45 (22-Feb-20) and 46 (5-Mar-20) featuring Dr Ian Dunican talking sleep
Fast Asleep - book by Dr Michael Mosley

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Sleep in Uncertain Times

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:23:00 +0000

During times of uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, sleep can be challenging. To help with sleep during this time, we discuss simple strategies you can implement to help your sleep and mental health.

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Links mentioned in the podcast:

Fact sheet on sleep during COVID-19 pandemic - Sleep Health Foundation
Australian Government information on COVID-19
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - background and links to components
- Sleep Restriction
- Stimulus Control
Resources for coping with COVID-19 - Australian Psychological Society
Looking after your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic - Beyond Blue

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PTSD

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:07:00 +0000

Many people experience trauma in their lives, and a significant proportion develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic experiences can have a significant effect on sleep, causing sleep disturbance, nightmares and a fear of going to bed. There are evidence-based treatments available that can help to reduce the impact of PTSD on sleep. To discuss PTSD, its impact on sleep, and approaches to treatment we spoke with Assoc Prof Andrea Phelps, Deputy Director of Phoenix Australia at The University of Melbourne.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 02:21 Introduction
02:21 - 27:58 Theme - PTSD
27:58 - 29:05 Clinical Tip
29:05 - 31:41 Pick of the Month
31:41 - 33:30 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Fly-in-Fly-out workers

Links mentioned in the podcast:

World Sleep Day
Phoenix Australia
Assoc Prof Andrea Phelps - bio and research
Sleep Australia Sleep - Song by Paul Kelly
Measuring sleep onset with wearables - meta-analysis

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Sleep in Teenagers

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:32:00 +0000

Why do teenagers have trouble with sleep? What can be done about it? To help answer these questions we talk with Assoc Prof Margot Davey, Director of the Melbourne Children's Sleep Centre at Monash Children's Hospital.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 01:50 Introduction
01:50 - 21:10 Theme - Sleep in Teenagers
21:10 - 23:13 Clinical Tip
23:13 - 26:57 Pick of the Month
26:57 - 28:34 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: PTSD

Links mentioned in the podcast:

World Sleep Day
Teens and Screens - podcast episode
FitBit validity against polysomnography - Journal of Sleep Research
FitBit validity outside the laboratory - Journal of Sleep Research
Media article on FitBit research
The Magic of Sleep - book

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Sleeping in the Heat

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 19:00:00 +0000

When the weather gets warm it can be harder to sleep. But what does the heat actually do to sleep and what can be done to help sleep better on hot nights? To help answer these questions we talk with Dr Kazue Okamoto-Mizuno from Tohoku Fukoshi Univeristy, Sendai, Japan. Dr Okamoto-Mizuno has researched the relationship between sleep and temperature for 20 years.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 03:37 Introduction
03:37 - 22:33 Theme - Sleeping in the Heat
22:33 - 23:43 Clinical Tip
23:43 - 28:50 Pick of the Month
28:50 - 29:59 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleep in Teenagers

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Smiling Mind
'State of Mind' - report from Smiling Mind and NIB Foundation
SCN2A Insights podcast
A New Start - podcast episode on New Year's resolutions
Dr Kazue Okamoto-Mizuno
Sleeping in the Heat - blog post
Sleeping in the Heat - radio interview
SCN2A Insights podcast
SCN2A Australia
Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) - podcast episode
Why it's so hard to make healthy decisions - TED talk
Sleep Economics - podcast episode
Teens and Screens - podcast episode

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Social Time

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:00:00 +0000

What is social time and what happens when it is out of sync with sun time and our own internal time? Daylight saving time is an example of social time, that can have significant consequences on health. We discuss social time and daylight saving time with Prof Till Roenneberg, researcher and author, who has a long research career in sleep and biological rhythms.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 02:27 Introduction
02:27 - 24:52 Theme - Social Time
24:52 - 25:49 Clinical Tip
25:49 - 28:15 Pick of the Month
28:15 - 29:15 What's Coming Up?

Next episode: Sleeping in the Heat

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep4Performance podcast
Sleep in and Win - podcast episode
Daylight Saving Time and Artificial Time-Zones - article in Frontiers in Physiology
Adjusting for Jet-lag - blog post
Jet-lag - podcast episode
Adjusting for Daylight Saving (Spring) - blog post
Adjusting for Daylight Saving (Fall) - blog post
Productivity Commission report on Mental Health
Internal Time - book

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Cannabinoids and Sleep

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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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 impact sleep?
Tracking sleep- podcast episode
Use of psychedelics- part 1
Use of psychedelics- part 2
Mindfully podcast- Sleep series

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Tracking Sleep

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:17:55 +0000

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.

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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: Cannabinoids and Sleep

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 timing of their Tweets
Social Determinants of Health - report from pwc

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Sleep DownUnder Highlights 2019

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:09:44 +0000

Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2019 meeting in Sydney.

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Links:

Sleep DownUnder - conference website
Medicinal cannabis use in Australia

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Sleep Hygiene

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 19:13:46 +0000

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.

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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 - Book

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Sharing a Bed

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:24:00 +0000

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.

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Audio Timeline / Chapters:

00:00 - 01:42 Introduction
01:42 - 23:54 Theme - Sharing a Bed
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...literally- Triple J radio segment
When you can't sleep next to your partner- Medibank blog
Warm & Snug: The History of the Bed- Book
Sleep around the world- Episode of Sleep Talk podcast
Pyjama Fun Run- Oct 27th in Melbourne

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Alcohol and Sleep

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:05:19 +0000

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.

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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 poster of standard drinks
Neural network to predict circadian phase- Scientific Reports
Limit cycle oscillator to predict circadian phase- Scientific Reports

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Sleep Research Update

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 23:14:15 +0000

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.

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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

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What to Eat

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:24:31 +0000

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.

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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

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When to Eat

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:20:04 +0000

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.

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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

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What is Normal Sleep?

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 23:10:46 +0000

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.

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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

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Menopause

Sun, 26 May 2019 10:21:07 +0000

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.

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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

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Sleep in Pregnancy

Sun, 19 May 2019 11:10:32 +0000

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.

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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

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 21:18:27 +0000

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.

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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

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Naps

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:28:06 +0000

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.

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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

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Sleeping Pills

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 18:03:33 +0000

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.

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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? - Research paper
Natural history of insomnia - Research paper
Understanding Sleeping Pills- book
Medication for Insomnia- blog post
Insomnia: prevalence, consequences and effective treatment- Review paper
Wide Awake and Dreaming- Audio book
Sex Lies and Pharmaceuticals - Book

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Measuring Sleepiness

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:13:59 +0000

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.

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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 David - Dopesick - Book
25:05 - 26:27 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Sleeping pills

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Phase 3 clinical trial of sodium oxybate for narcolepsy
Idiopathic hypersomnia awareness week
Assist Prof David Plante- Research laboratory home page
Sleep propensity in psychiatric hypersomnolence- meta-analysis
Sleep architecture in idiopathic hypersomnia- meta-analysis
MSLT testing repeatability- US paper
MSLT testing repeatability- French paper
Social jetlag in Australian adults
Dopesick- book

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Sleep in Depression

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 06:23:46 +0000

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.

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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 - 35:51 Pick of the month:
- 33:11 - 34:02 Moira - Sleep deprivation and depression in adolescents
- 34:02 - 35:51 David - Bipolar mood and lunar cycles
35:51 - 37:15 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Measuring Sleepiness

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Rhythm and Blues

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:45:35 +0000

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.

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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 podcast:

Assoc Prof Sean Cain - Monash University profile
Evening types demonstrate reduced SSRI treatment efficacy- research article in Chronobiology
Citalopram increases sensitivity of the circadian system to light - research article in Psychopharmacology
Seasonal effective disorder (SADs) - podcast episode
Light therapy - blog post
Teens and screens - podcast episode
Chronotherapeutics for Affective Disorders- Book
Melatonin for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder - research article
The Science of Sleep- Book by Wallace Mendelson
Magneto-receptors in birds - research article
Bipolar mood and tidal cycles- research article

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Sleep DownUnder 2018 - Highlights

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:10:11 +0000

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.

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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

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Sleep 2018

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:20:02 +0000

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.

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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 - Guidelines for treatment of nightmares
28:55 - 30:28 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Rhythm and Blues

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 22:08:17 +0000

Sleep problems are very common in people with traumatic brain injury and not just after severe injuries. Recent research from Monash University has looked in to mechanisms via which sleep problems may occur after head injuries and strategies that can be used to improve symptoms. In this episode Moira and David talk with Dr Natalie Grima, Clinical Neuropsychologist, about her experience working with people with traumatic brain injury and sleep problems.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:03 Introduction
01:03 - 04:19 What's news in sleep?
- Sleep Down Under planning
- Golden Door – Guest speaker program on sleep
04:19 -33:07 Theme - Sleep in Traumatic Brain Injury
- 04:19 – 06:41 Introduction
- 06:41 -27:43 Interview – Dr Natalie Grima
- 27:43 – 28:02 More information in sleep in traumatic brain injury
28:02 – 29:19 Clinical tip: Working with people with traumatic brain injury
29:19 -39:20 Pick of the month:
- 29:19 – 31:10 David – Evening types, SSRIs and light sensitivity
- 31:10- 33:20 Moira – Sleep schedules and school performance in indigenous children
- 33:20 – 36:16 Natalie - Beta-amyloid accumulation in the brain after sleep deprivation
36:16 – 37:42 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Sleep 2018 meeting

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Sleep and Cancer 2

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:27:29 +0000

Sleep and work patterns can impact on cancer risk as well as the response to cancer treatments. In this episode we talk to Assistant Professor Peter James from Harvard Medical School about his paper on cancer risk and night-time light exposure and discuss previous research on nurses working night shift showing an increased risk of breast cancer. We also introduce the field of chronotherapeutics, matching individual circadian rhythms to drug dosing to optimise outcomes and minimise side effects.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:37 Introduction
00:37 - 03:55 What's news in sleep?
- Golden Door - Guest Speaker
- Poor sleep and Alzheimer’s risk
03:55 -23:43 Theme - Sleep and Cancer
- 03:55 - 04:18 Introduction
- 04:18 - 07:12 Cancer risk in shift workers
- 07:12 - 19:55 Interview - Peter James - night time light exposure and cancer risk in shift workers
- 19:55 - 23:30 Chronotherapeutics
- 23:30 - 23:43 More information in sleep in cancer
23:43 - 25:17 Clinical tip: Coping with shift work
25:17 - 28:54 Pick of the month:
- 25:17 - 27:34 David - Chronotype and mortality
- 27:34 - 28:54 Moira - Headspace and Smiling Mind apps
28:54 - 30:46 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Traumatic Brain Injury

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Sleep and Cancer 1

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:14:37 +0000

Sleep problems are very common in people with cancer, both during and after treatment. In addition to insomnia and sleep disturbance, other symptoms such as fatigue and sleep disorders such as restless legs symptoms and obstructive sleep apnea also occur. In this episode Moira and David talk with Justine Diggens, Clinical Psychologist from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, about her experience working with people with cancer and the Can-Sleep program to address sleep-difficulties in people with cancer.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 -01:16 Introduction
01:16 - 04:43 What's news in sleep?
- World Sleep Day
- Qantas flights Perth to London on Dreamliner
- VicHealth research on sleep and mental health in adolescents
04:43 -33:07 Theme - Sleep and Cancer
- 04:43 - 05:34 Introduction
- 05:34 - 15:22 Sleep difficulties in cancer
- 15:22 -25:42 Interview - Justine Diggens - Can-Sleep program
- 25:42 - 30:10 Fatigue in cancer
- 30:10 - 32:27 Other sleep problems in cancer
- 32:27 - 33:07 More information in sleep in cancer
33:07 - 34:53 Clinical tip: Help people live well with cancer
34:53 -39:20 Pick of the month:
- 34:53 - 36:18 Moira - Talk Before Sleep - Book by Elizabeth Berg
- 36:18 - 39:20 David - On Speed - Book by Nicolas Rasmussen
39:20 - 41:46 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: April - Sleep and Cancer (Part 2)

Links mentioned in the podcast:

World Sleep Day
Qantas Dreamliner
VicHealth funded research on youth mental health and sleep
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Mindfulness- Podcast episode
cansleep@petermac.org- Email to refer to Can-Sleep program
Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Australia
Dealing with cancer-related fatigue- fact sheet from Peter Mac
Talk Before Sleep - Book by Elizabeth Berg
On Speed- Book by Nicolas Rasmussen
Sleep 2018 meeting- Baltimore June 2018
SEAASM 4th International meeting- Lucknow October 2018
Sleep Down Under meeting- Brisbane October 2018

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Hyperarousal

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 08:46:27 +0000

Having trouble with sleep is not just about what you do at night. How you think and behave during the day impacts on sleep and can result in the brain being over stimulated or hyperaroused at night. In this episode Moira and David discuss how the brain works in insomnia, and talk with Professor Dieter Riemann from University of Freiburg about hyperarousal. What is it? How does it impact on sleep, and what can be done about it?

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:49 Introduction
00:49 - 02:18 What's news in sleep?
- Getting back up to 'work speed'
02:18 - 41:23 Theme - Hyperarousal
- 02:18 - 03:40 What is hyperarousal?
- 03:40 - 13:01 Prof Dieter Riemann - Recognising and treating hyperarousal
- 13:01 - 19:09 Hyperarousal, regional sleep and the Ebb Sleep device
- 19:09 - 22:40 Ebb Sleep device for insomnia
- 22:40 - 23:30 Take home messages around hyperarousal
23:30 - 25:40 Clinical tip: Pay attention to arousal levels across the day
25:40 - 41:29 Pick of the month:
- 25:40 - 27:00 David - Thrive
- 27:00 - 28:02 Moira - Smiling Mind app
28:02 - 29:26 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: March - Sleep and Cancer (Part 1)

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Review article on hyperarousal by Dieter Riemann
Neuroimaging of Sleep and Sleep Disorders - Book edited by Eric Nofzinger
Ebb Sleep device - Product website
Ebb Sleep device - Randomized controlled trial
Stress Performance Curve - Video on Sleephub
Thrive - Book by Arianna Huffington
Smiling Mind App

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Sleep around the world

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:27:29 +0000

Understanding sleep beliefs and behaviours in different cultures can help better understand your own beliefs about sleep, and in turn change your expectations around sleep. In this episode we talk to Dr Andrew Beale on sleep in two communities in Mozambique, and Dr Himanshu Garg on sleep in India including common sleep problems, sleep behaviours and traditional beliefs around sleep.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:32 Introduction
00:32 - 05:00 What's news in sleep?
- Catch up on sleep over the holiday period
- Qantas' Dreamliner - designed to reduce jet-lag
- Socio-economic aspects of sleep
03:22 - 41:23 Theme - Sleep in other cultures
- 03:22 - 05:00 Why do cultural aspects of sleep matter?
- 05:00 - 19:50 Dr Andrew Beale - Sleep in 2 communities in Mozambique
- 19:50 - 22:23 How do people in Australia think about sleep?
- 22:23 - 35:30 Dr Himanshu Garg - Sleep in India
- 35:30 - 37:46 The cultural context of sleep
37:46 - 39:00 Clinical tip: What's your perspective?
39:00 - 41:29 Pick of the month:
- 39:00 - 40:04 Moira - Sleep in Jellyfish
- 40:04 - 41:29 David - Dreaming in the World's Religions - Kelly Bulkeley
41:29 - 42:50 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Hyperarousal

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Qantas Dreamliner
Jet Lag podcast
Socio-economic aspects of sleep in India
Freakonomics - The Economics of Sleep - podcast
Sleep in 2 communities in Mozambique - Research paper
Sleep in jellyfish - Nature paper
Dreaming in the World's Religions - Book by Kelly Bulkeley
Sleep 2018
Fourth International Conference on Sleep Disorders, October 12-14 2018 - Lucknow

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Jet Lag

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:07:02 +0000

Why do people get jet lag, and what can be done to reduce the effects of jet lag? In this episode, hear what Qantas is doing to help their passengers arrive fresh at their destination. With the introduction of new 787-9 Dreamliner planes and their ultra-long-haul route non-stop from Perth to London starting in March 2018, Qantas has invested heavily in strategies to reduce the effects of jet lag. You'll also hear from the developer of the Entrain app on using the app to manage light exposure before, during and after travel to help your body acclimatise to your destination time zone.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:43 Introduction
00:43 - 05:00 What's news in sleep?
- Don't drink and drive when sleep deprived
- A New Start - Making New Year's resolutions that stick
05:00 - 41:23 Theme - Jet Lag
- 05:00 - 08:35 Why does jet lag happen?
- 08:35 - 21:33 Dr Olivia Walch - Entrain app: managing light to adjust to new time zones
- 21:33 - 35:29 Phil Capps - What is Qantas doing to reduce jet lag for passengers?
- 35:29 - 41:23 Managing jet lag
41:23 - 42:36 Clinical tip: Have a plan
42:36 - 45:41 Pick of the month:
- 42:36 - 43:40 Moira - Prof Steve Kay
- 43:40 - 45:41 David - Treating Sleep Problems: A Transdiagnostic Approach - Allison Harvey and Daniel Buysse
45:41 - 47:12 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: January - Sleep in other cultures

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep deprivation effects on driving - Article in Nature 1997
A New Start - Making New Year's resolutions that stick - podcast episode
Entrain app - Home page
Entrain app - iOS app store
A global quantification of “normal” sleep schedules using smartphone data - paper by Olivia Walch
Collaboration between Qantas and Charles Perkins Centre
Qantas Dreamliner
Jet Lag - SleepHub post
Prof Steve Kay
Treating Sleep Problems: A Transdiagnostic Approach - Book by Allison Harvey and Daniel Buysse
Sleep 2018
Fourth International Conference on Sleep Disorders, October 12-14 2018 - Lucknow

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Sleep Economics

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 22:24:08 +0000

What does economics have to do with sleep? A lot it turns out. Inadequate sleep is a major cause of ill health and loss of productivity in modern economies. A recent Australian report estimated that cost at 4% of gross domestic product. Economic principles can also be used to help with getting people to take up effective sleep treatments. The relatively new discipline of behavioural economics can teach us a lot about designing systems to promote healthy choices including around sleep.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:15 Introduction
01:15 - 05:53 What's news in sleep?
- Sleep Down Under 2017 - Auckland
- SEAASM - 3rd International Conference on Sleep Disorders
05:53 - 38:55 Theme - Sleep Economics
- 05:53 - 06:45 Background - Sleep Economics
- 06:45 - 21:07 Prof David Hillman - Asleep on the Job - The Cost of Inadequate Sleep in Australia
- 16:07 - 32:40 Assoc Prof Jack Stevens - Behavioural Economics
- 32:40 - 32:55 More information on Sleep Economics
32:55 - 34:12 Clinical tip: Consult outside your own field
34:12 - 43:10 Pick of the month:
- 34:12 - 34:44 David - Nudge - Book on behavioural economics
- 34:44 - 35:55 Moira - The Conversation Hour - Discussion on sleep
35:55 - 37:11 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: December - Jet Lag

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep Down Under - Auckland 25-28th October 2017
International Conference on Sleep Disorders - Jalandhar, India 27-29th October 2017
Asleep on the Job
Sleep Medicine Reviews article by Jack Stevens
Nudge - Book by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
The Conversation Hour - discussion on sleep - November 1st 2017 (between 02:15 - 10:40)

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Sleep in Special Needs Children

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:23:34 +0000

Children with severe developmental disabilities or autism often have difficulty with sleep which can not only impact on their sleep, but affect the whole family. These disorders are common, with autism affecting around 2% of the population. To understand why this occurs and what can be done we talk to Assoc Prof Margot Davey from Monash Childrens' sleep Centre and Assoc Prof Amanda Richdale from La Trobe University.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:35 Introduction
01:35 - 05:35 What's news in sleep?
- Dr Michel Jouvet
- Daylight Saving Time
- World Sleep Congress 2017
- Upcoming conferences
05:35 - 38:55 Theme - Sleep in Special Needs Children
- 05:35 - 07:41 Background - Sleep in Special Needs Children
- 07:41 - 21:07 Assoc Prof Margot Davey - Sleep in Children With Severe Developmental Disabilities
- 21:07 - 33:45 Assoc Prof Amanda Richdale - Sleep in Autism
- 33:45 - 37:52 Strategies for parents of special needs children to manage their sleep
- 37:52 - 38:55 More information on Sleep in Special Needs Children
38:55 - 40:00 Clinical tip: The key to children sleeping well is parents sleeping well
40:00 - 43:10 Pick of the month:
- 40:00 - 41:37 Moira - Nobel Prize for circadian rhythm research
- 41:37 - 43:10 David - The Paradox of Sleep - Book by Dr Michel Jouvet
43:10 - 45:37 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: November - Sleep Economics

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Dr Michel Jouvet - obituary in New York Times
Adjusting for daylight saving time
World Sleep Congress
Sleep Down Under - Auckland 25-28th October 2017
International Conference on Sleep Disorders - Jalandhar, India 27-29th October 2017
Sleep in children with special health care needs - Research article
Monash Childrens' Sleep Centre
Sleep in children with autism spectrum disorders - Review article by Amanda Richdale
Sleep wake rhythms in adults with autism spectrum disorders - Research by Amanda Richdale
Video of talk by Margot Davey on managing sleep in genetic epilepsies -from 2hr41min to 3hr 16min
Raising Children - Website
Solving Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders - Book
Article in The Conversation - Nobel Prize for circadian rhythm research
The Paradox of Sleep - Book by Dr Michel Jouvet
Dr David Cunnington - Instagram
Dr David Cunnington - Facebook

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How to Treat Sleep Apnea

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:42:36 +0000

Sleep apnea is common and can cause significant symptoms. But how can it be treated and how do you decide what treatment to use? Historically treatment choices have been made based on the severity of sleep apnea. However, treatment can be more personalised by assessing airway anatomy and physiology. With the help of Prof Stuart Mackay and Dr Brad Edwards, we discuss the latest research and talk through how to treat sleep apnea.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:56 Introduction
00:56 - 08:48 What's news in sleep?
- 00:56 - 07:15 Asleep on the Job report
- 07:15 - 08:48 Sleep and Golden Door Health Retreat
08:48 - 43:50 Theme - How to treat sleep apnea?
- 08:48 - 09:52 Background - Why treat obstructive sleep apnea?
- 09:52 - 13:11 Background - What are the options?
  - 09:52 - 10:40 What doesn't work?
  - 10:40 - 14:22 Lifestyle factors
  - 14:22 - 17:15 Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  - 17:15 - 19:30 Oral appliances
  - 19:30 - 22:53 Surgery - Prof Stuart Mackay
- 22:53 - 24:07 Choosing sleep apnea treatment based on severity
- 24:07 - 28:40 Assessing the anatomy to determine treatment - Prof Stuart Mackay
- 28:40 - 41:03 - Using physiology to determine treatment - Dr Brad Edwards
- 41:03 - 43:15 Incorporating personal preference in to treatment choices
- 43:15 - 43:50 More information on how to treat sleep apnea
43:50 - 45:56 Pick of the month:
- 43:50 - 45:56 David - Using architecture, design and materials to make a bedroom sanctuary
- 45:56 - 47:48 Moira - Blue light and effect on sleep in athletes
47:48 - 49:49 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: Oct 2nd - Sleep in special needs children

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Asleep on the Job report
REM sleep and dementia risk
Golden Door Health Retreat
Why treat sleep apnea? - podcast episode
Mute snoring device
Weight loss and sleep apnea
Didgeridoo playing to treat sleep apnea
Upper airway exercises for sleep apnea
Positional therapy
Night Shift device
Oral appliances to treat sleep apnea
Pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea - review article
Using CPAP settings to measure airway collapsibility
Using physiology to predict response to oral appliances
Review of impacts of sedatives in sleep apnea by Amy Jordan
Surgery for sleep apnea - an Australian trial
Treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea
Architecture and design to make a bedroom sanctuary
Research on light exposure in athletes
Sleep Down Under - Auckland 25-28th October 2017
International Conference on Sleep Disorders - Jalandhar, India 27-29th October 2017

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Why Treat Sleep Apnea?

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:41:40 +0000

Many people are seen to have snoring and periods of stopping breathing during sleep. This is sleep apnea and it's very common. But does everyone who has sleep apnea need treatment? Recent research suggests that treating sleep apnea doesn't reduce future cardiovascular risk, but does reduce symptoms of sleepiness and depression. With the help of Prof Doug McEvoy, we discuss the latest research and talk through why to treat sleep apnea.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 02:59 Introduction
02:59 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 02:59 - 03:35 Workalert website
- 03:35 - 04:45 Upcoming release of report on economic impact of sleep disorders
- 04:45 - 08:36 Sleep in pre-industrial societies
08:36 - 29:50 Theme - Why treat sleep apnea?
- 08:36 - 11:25 Background - What is obstructive sleep apnea?
- 11:25 - 13:11 Background - Sleep apnea and cardiovascular risk
- 13:11 - 22:00 Interview: Prof Doug McEvoy
  - Why was the SAVE study needed?
  - What did the SAVE study show?
  - Where to from here?
- 22:00 - 29:23 Treating sleep apnea to reduce symptoms and accident risk
- 29:23 - 29:50 More information on why to treat sleep apnea
29:50 - 30:43 Clinical tip of the month - Ask why treat? What are we hoping to achieve? How will this be measured?
30:43 - 34:00 Pick of the month:
- 30:43 - 31:46 Moira - Podcast - Shrink Wrap radio - episode on sleep
- 31:46 - 34:00 David - Book - Blitzed - Drug use in German soldiers in WWII
34:00 - 35:49 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: September 4th - Personalising sleep apnea treatment

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Workalert website
Sleep Awareness Week
Research on sleep in urban and rural communities in Mozambique
What is sleep apnea?
SAVE study
Meta-Analysis on treating sleep apnea
SAVE study post on SleepHub
Why treat sleep apnea? - Respiratory Medicine Today
Shrink Wrap Radio - podcast episode on sleep
Blitzed - Book
Blitzed - Interview on ABC radio
World Sleep Congress - Prague 7-11th October 2017
Sleep Down Under - Auckland 25-28th October 2017
International Conference on Sleep Disorders - Jalandhar, India 27-29th October 2017

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Sleep 2017 Update

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:50:26 +0000

Episode 20: Sleep 2017 Update

Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2017 meeting in Boston. 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.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:46 Introduction
01:45 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 01:45 - 03:08 774ABC radio - Talking about sleep with Libbi Gorr
- 03:08 - 04:47 Sleep Awareness Week
- 04:47 - 05:03 Podcast on Winter Blues
- 05:03 - 05:37 Sleep4Performance radio - new podcast from Ian Dunican
- 05:37 - 07:05 Sleep Eating
07:05 - 38:58 Theme - Sleep 2017 Update
- 07:05 - 09:00 Background - Sleep 2017 Update
- 09:00 - 25:25 Sleep in other conditions
  - Sleep in pain syndromes
  - Sleep in Alzheimer's disease
  - Circadian rhythms and cancer
- 25:25 - 31:51 Insomnia
  - Pharmacological treatment of insomnia
  - Short objective sleep phenotype in insomnia
- 31:51 - 38:58 Sleep products
  - Ebb sleep
  - Didgeridoo playing for sleep apnea
38:58 - 41:44 Clinical tip of the month - Need to tailor approaches to insomnia treatment
41:44 - 47:50 Pick of the month:
- 42:20 - 43:44 Simon - Late night tweeting and performance in NBA players
- 43:44 - 46:06 David - The collapse of Hello
46:06 - 47:46 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: August 7th - Why treat OSA?

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep 2017 meeting - Boston June 3-7
ABC774 - Talkback radio on sleep with Libbi Gorr
Sleep Awareness Week
Effect of urban light on swans of Albert Park lake
Sleep4Performance Radio - podcast on sleep and performance
Sleep Eating - Today Tonight story
Consensus statement on drug treatment of insomnia
Ebb sleep
Didgeridoo playing for snoring and sleep apnea
Late-night tweeting in NBA players and performance
The collapse of Hello
Sleep Awareness Week
Sleep 2018 - Baltimore 2-6th June 2018
World Sleep Congress - Prague 7-11th October 2017
Sleep Down Under - Auckland 25-28th October 2017
International Conference on Sleep Disorders - Jalandhar 27-29th October 2017

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Winter Blues

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:49:36 +0000

Do you get winter blues? Why does this happen? What can we do about it? It is all about light or are there other factors involved in winter blues? These are all questions we try to answer in this episode, with the help of Prof Greg Murray (Psychologist) and Martin Emtenäs (Swedish TV host).

Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) and Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:45 Introduction
01:45 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 01:45 - 03:42 Sleep Awareness Week
- 03:42 - 04:45 Debunking Sleep Myths
- 04:45 - 05:37 Podcast on a CPAP experience
- 05:37 - 06:22 Ask the Doctor
06:22 - Theme - Winter Blues
- 06:22 - 09:50 Background - Winter Blues
- 09:50 - 15:18 Guest interview - Martin Emtenäs
  - Living through a Scandinavian winter
  - Sleeping when it's light all night
- 15:18 - 39:34 Guest interview - Prof Greg Murray
  - What's the role of light in regulating the circadian system?
  - How do our behaviours change across seasons?
  - Is it all about light? What other factors contribute to winter blues?
  - How might light affect mood?
  - Should we use the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS)?
  - What biases in research can impact on research in this area?
  - How should we approach treatment for winter blues?
- 39:34 - 42:46 What else can people do to help with winter blues?
- 42:46 - 43:23 Where to get more information on winter blues
43:23 - 44:20 Clinical tip of the month - Using behavioural activation for fatigue
44:20 - 47:50 Pick of the month:
- 44:20 - 46:07 Moira - SAD schmad: Is seasonal affective disorders a valid construct?
- 46:07 - 47:50 David - Light as an aid for inpatient recovery: A systematic review
47:50 - 49:25 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: July 3rd - Update from Sleep 2017 meeting

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep Awareness Week
Debunking Sleep Myths
Adventures in CPAP
Ask the Doctor
Will Norway Ever Beat the Winter Blues? - The Atlantic
Martin Emtenäs bio
Prof Greg Murray bio
Centre for Environmental Therapeutics
Seasonal affective disorder - SleepHub post
Light Therapy - What are the options? - SleepHub post
What is behavioural activation? - SleepHub post
SAD schmad: Is seasonal affective disorder a valid construct?
Light as an aid for inpatient recovery: A systematic review
Sleep Awareness Week
Sleep 2017 meeting - Boston June 3-7

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Mindfulness

Tue, 02 May 2017 03:08:29 +0000

What is mindfulness? How is it used? How can it help with sleep? These are all questions we try to answer in this episode, with the help of Dr Antonio Fernando (Psychiatrist), Dr Allie Peters (Psychologist) and guest co-host Dr Giselle Withers (Psychologist). Mindfulness can be a great skill to help with sleep, but learning mindfulness takes time and a structured approach with guidance from an experienced teacher.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:56 Introduction
00:56 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 00:56 - 02:02 Health retreats and sleep
- 02:02 - 3:10 Mindfulness in May / A Mindful Way
- 03:10 - 05:16 Change of seasons
- 05:16 - 06:10 Featuring research on the podcast
06:10 - Theme - Mindfulness
- 06:10 - 09:15 Background - Mindfulness
- 09:15 - 15:02 Guest interview - Dr Tony Fernando
  - What is mindfulness?
  - How is it used?
- 15:02 - 23:27 Guest interview - Dr Allie Peters
  - Why should mindfulness help sleep?
  - Research on mindfulness for insomnia
    - What did you find?
    - What did you learn from your research using mindfulness for insomnia?
- 23:27 - 37:37 Guest interview - Dr Giselle Withers
  - What is mindfulness?
  - How does mindfulness add to cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia?
  - How can people learn mindfulness?
- 37:37 - 40:21 Mindfulness exercise
- 40:21 - 41:32 Where to get more information on mindfulness
41:32 - 42:11 Clinical tip of the month - A wandering mind is normal
42:11 - 44:25 Pick of the month:
- 42:11 - 43:02 Moira - Sleep Quality and Mindfulness as Predictors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress
- 43:02 - 44:01 David - The neural correlates of dreaming
- 44:01 - 44:37 Giselle - Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia - Book
44:37 - 45:51 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: June 5th

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Health Retreats and Sleep
Golden Door Health Retreat
Mindful in May
A Mindful Way - Next guided course starts May 27th 2017
Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep and headache - research by Daniel Sullivan
Chronic headaches and insomnia - review
Combining mindfulness with cognitive-behavioural therapy
Randomised controlled trial of mindfulness for insomnia
Insomnia Severity Index - link to the questionnaire
Wandering mind not a happy mind - Harvard research
Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre - group using mindfulness for insomnia
A Mindful Way - online mindfulness course for insomnia
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia - Book
Practical tips for mindfulness - SleepHub post
Mindfulness and its role in sleep - SleepHub audio interview
UMass Center for Mindfulness
Full Catastrophe Living - Book
A Mindful Way
Sleep Quality and Mindfulness as Predictors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress
The neural correlates of dreaming
Dreaming - Sleep Talk podcast episode
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia - Book
Sleep 2017 meeting - Boston June 3-7
World Sleep Congress 2017 - Prague October 7-11
Sleep Down Under 2017 meeting - Auckland Oct 27-29

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Headache and Sleep

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 08:47:59 +0000

Headaches are a common symptom in people with sleep disorders. Headaches can also cause sleep problems. We discuss the link between headaches and sleep, as well as some simple sleep strategies to improve both headaches and sleep. In this episode we are joined by expert neurologists, Dr Andrew Evans and Dr Anne Calhoun.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:52 Introduction
00:52 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 00:52 - 02:33 World Sleep Day
- 02:33 - 6:30 Daylight Saving Time
06:30 - 31:37 Theme - Headache
- 06:30 - 09:40 Background - Headache and Sleep
- 09:40 - 18:00 Guest interview - Andrew Evans
  - Headache syndromes
  - Who should be sent to a neurologist?
  - Hyper-mobility syndromes and headache
  - How are headaches treated?
- 18:00 - 31:04 Guest interview - Anne Calhoun
  - Link between headache and sleep
  - Reducing headache by improving sleep
- 31:04 - 34:05 Summary - Headache and Sleep
33:37 - 32:37 Clinical tip of the month - Simple things can give big results
32:37 - 35:55 Pick of the month:
- 32:37 - 33:40 Moira - A Mindful Way - online mindfulness course for insomnia
- 33:40 - 35:55 David - Sleep - Book of quotes on sleep
35:55 - 38:22 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: May 1st - Mindfulness and Sleep

Links mentioned in the podcast:

World Sleep Day
World Sleep Day - Sleep Health Foundation challenge
Busting Sleep Myths - Today show
2GB radio interview - Moira
Daylight Saving Time panel - Sunrise
Richmond Neurology - Dr Andrew Evan's clinical practice
Caroline Headache Institute - Dr Anne Calhoun's clinical practice
Sleep symptoms in people with headache - Headache Journal 2006
Managing sleep to improve headache - Headache Journal 2007
Headache Australia
Sleep and Headache Disorders - review in Headache Journal
A Mindful Way - online mindfulness course for insomnia
Sleep 2017 meeting - Boston June 3-7
World Sleep Congress 2017 - Prague October 7-11
Sleep Down Under 2017 meeting - Auckland Oct 27-29
Mindful in May

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Orexin & Suvorexant

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 02:05:47 +0000

Orexin is a 'master controller' of the sleep wake control system. It stimulates the wake-promoting system and stabilises the switching between wake and sleep. The unique role of orexin makes it an attractive target for manipulating sleep. Blocking orexin has been shown to be an effective strategy in insomnia, and drugs that block orexin, like suvorexant (Belsomra), are now available. Orexin replacement will also play a key role in managing narcolepsy in the future.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:25 Introduction
01:25 - 07:43 What's news in sleep?
- 01:25 - 02:53 SCN2a gene mutation / sleep for carers
- 02:53 - 04:14 Sleep in Australians - Sleep Health Foundation research
- 04:14 - 05:17 World Sleep Day - Sleep Health Foundation campaign
- 05:17 - 07:13 Melatonin - TGA registration
- 07:13 - 07:43 Sleep walking research
07:43 - 36:44 Theme - Orexin & Suvorexant
- 07:43 - 12:07 Sleep wake regulation and role of orexin
- 12:07 - 25:51 Guest interview - Daniel Hoyer: Orexin
- 25:51 - 34:05 Clinical use of suvorexant (Belsomra)
- 34:05 - 36:44 Orexin replacement in narcolepsy
36:44 - 37:56 Clinical tip of the month - Map sleep symptoms to brain systems
37:56 - 37:58 Pick of the month:
- 37:56 - 40:35 Moira - Insomniac City - Book
- 40:35 - 44:46 David - Sleep in Primitive Societies - journal article
44:46 - 46:52 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode: April 3rd 2017 - Headaches and Sleep

Links mentioned in the podcast:

SCN2a gene mutation
Australian Sleep Health Survey
Sleep Health Foundation - Swap screen time for sleep time
Melatonin - TGA registration in Australia
Melatonin for sleep - SleepHub post
Sleep walking research
Prof Daniel Hoyer - Key research publications
Suvorexant (Belsomra) approval - FDA (United States)
Suvorexant (Belsomra) - US Consumer Reports
Suvorexant (Belsomra) - The New Daily on Belsomra in Australia
Consumer Medicine Information on Belsomra - Australia
Medication for Insomnia - SleepHub post
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia - SleepHub post
Medication for narcolepsy - SleepHub post
Neurological Regulation of Sleep - Nature paper by Saper et al
Suvorexant - SleepHub post
Orexin - SleepHub post
Assessing Sleep Disorders - Video
Insomniac City - Book
Sleep in Primitive Societies - American Journal of Human Biology
Sleep Down Under 2017 meeting - Auckland Oct 25-28
Sleep 2017 meeting - Boston June 3-7
World Sleep Congress 2017 - Prague October 7-11

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Sleep Trackers

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:02:04 +0000

Measuring sleep used to be the domain of the sleep laboratory, but new technologies allow sleep to be measured at home. How well do new devices work? What about consumer devices such as FitBit compared to actigraphy that has been used by sleep researchers for years? Should you be measuring your sleep? Does it help to improve sleep? With the help of James Slater from Sleep and Performance Analytics we discuss sleep measurement and the use of sleep trackers.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:45 Introduction
01:45 - 05:16 What's news in sleep?
- 01:45 - 02:45 Sleep technology
- 02:45 - 03:38 Sleeping in the heat
- 03:38 - 05:03 Research on parasomnias and sleep paralysis
05:03 - 34:17 Theme - Sleep Trackers. Discussion with James Slater
- 05:03 - 24:30 Discussion on sleep trackers and sleep measurement
- 24:30 - 30:12 What are the psychological aspects of measuring sleep?
- 30:12 - 31:35 The future of sleep trackers
- 31:35 - 33:20 Clinical actigraphy service
- 33:20 - 33:50 More information on sleep trackers
33:50- 35:27 Clinical tip of the month - Self-monitoring and self-awareness is only part of behaviour change
35:27 - 37:58 Pick of the month:
- 35:27 - 36:28 David - Sleepingtime.org
- 36:28 - 38:58 Moira - Clean sleeping: A trend for 2017?
- 38:58 - 40:46 James - Time use and productivity
40:46 - 41:32 Sign off

Next episode: March 6th 2017

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Good Sleep: It's not about the night - SleepHub
Sleep technology at CES - radio interview on 774AM
Sleeping in the heat - SleepHub
Sleeping in the heat - SBS online
Research study on sleep walking and sleep eating - Monash University study
Clinical actigraphy service - Sleep and Performance Analytics
What sleep trackers are available? - SleepHub
Using a sleep tracker - Sleephub audio interview
Insights on sleep from using a sleep tracker - A Current Affair TV story
Guidelines for the use of actigraphy - Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine
Sleepingtime.org - check people's sleeping hours based on their Twitter posts
The life changing magic of tidying up - Book by Marie Kondo
Clean sleeping: A trend for 2017? - The New Daily
Prof Leon Lack - Flinders University
Time use and productivity: The wage returns to sleep - Article by Matthew Gibson & Jeffery Shrader
Sleep and daylight savings - Jawbone blog

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A New Start

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 08:32:54 +0000

At the start of each year, people make New Year's resolutions, often about health with the aim of making a new start. But often, by February, people are back in to their previous habits and routine, with their health goals left behind. To help set achievable goals around health and sleep, we talk about goal setting and making behaviour changes that stick with Prof Art Markman from University of Texas at Austin, author of Smart Change.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 01:28 Introduction
01:28 - 10:31 What's news in sleep?
- 01:28 - 04:06 Fatigue and accident risk
- 04:06 - 05:56 Sleep talking - Is it funny?
- 05:56 - 08:24 Is meditation as good as sleep?
- 08:24 - 10:31Kochie's business builders
10:31 - 34:17 Theme - A New Start
- 10:31 - 15:23 Setting goals for health and sleep
- 15:23 - 32:20 Guest interview - Art Markman: Making changes that stick
- 32:20 - 34:17 More information on setting goals
34:17 - 35:55 Clinical tip of the month - Don't just add more sleep rules
35:55 - 37:58 Pick of the month: Moira - Alec Baldwin and Jerry Seinfeld
37:58 - 40:05 Pick of the month: David - The Power of When - Book
40:05 - 41:15 Sign off

Next episode: February 6th 2017

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Miner falling asleep after multiple night shifts - ABC report
Alertness CRC - Research group looking at ways of managing fatigue
Video of sleep talking - Adam Rosenberg on YouTube
Article on sleep talking - The Huffington Post
TV story on sleep talking - Sunrise
Is meditation a substitute for sleep? - 9 Coach
The importance for sleep for business - Kochie's Business Builders
Healthy Sleep - podcast episode
Let it Go - podcast episode
Prof Art Markman - University of Texas
Two Guys on Your Head - podcast with Prof Art Markman
Smart Change - Book by Art Markman
SmartThinkingBook.com - Art Markman's website
Setting SMART goals - SleepHub post by Kris Pierce
What are your sleep rules? - SleepHub post on reducing rules around sleep
Good Sleep: It's not about the night - The Huffington Post
Here's the Thing - podcast with Alec Baldwin and Jerry Seinfeld talking sleep
The Power of When - book by Dr Michael Breus
The Sleep Doctor - website of Dr Michael Breus

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Let it Go

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:47:52 +0000

For people who have trouble sleeping, sleep can seem elusive. People can get in to a pattern of chasing sleep, trying ever harder to get everything just right in the hope of getting better sleep. However, the pathway to better sleep is often through letting go and being less careful about sleep. We discuss letting go of rules and behaviours around sleep, and are joined by Nathan Butler of Active Health Clinic who discusses a similar approach used in fatigue syndromes.

Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) host the monthly podcast, Sleep Talk, talking all things sleep.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:29 Introduction
00:29 - 02:18 Vale Prof Nick Antic
02:18 - 05:20 What's news in sleep?
05:20 - 16:10 Theme - Let it Go
16:10 - 24:09 Guest interview - Nathan Butler: Letting go in chronic fatigue syndrome
24:09 - 28:55 More information on letting go / managing sleep in the holidays
28:55 - 34:28 Clinical tip of the month - Think about language
29:30 - 30:35 Tip of the month: Moira - Language around sleep is important
30:35 - 31:56 Pick of the month: David - Insomniac - Book
31:56 - 33:13 What's coming up in the next month?

Next episode (January 2nd 2017): Setting goals for health and sleep

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Donations to Prof Nick Antic scholarship fund
Online course for CBT-I - APS Institute
Chronic Insomnia - British Medical Journal
Sleep Anxiety - The Age online
Are the brains of insomniacs wired differently? - SBS Online
Cerêve - FDA approved device for insomnia
Sleep hygiene
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Stimulus control
Sleep restriction
Mindfulness for sleep - audio interview
Active Health Clinic
FAQs about chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome program
Sleep rules - letting go of rules around sleep
Insomnia - podcast
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - podcast
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - post
Mindfulness for sleep - video
Insomniac - book
Sleep Down Under 2017 - Auckland Oct 25-28
World Sleep Congress - Prague Oct 7-11
Sleep 2017 - Boston June 3-7

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Dreams

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:33:47 +0000

Dreaming. We all do it, but what is it really? Are all dreams the same? Do they have meaning? How should we think about dreams and do they influence clinical management of sleep disorders? We talk dreams and dreaming with Dr Jennifer Windt (Philosopher) and Dr Curt Gray (Psychiatrist).

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.

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Audio Timeline:

00:00 - 00:51 Introduction
00:51 - 06:53 What's in the news about sleep?
06:53 - 42:30 Theme: Dreams
- 09:40 - 30:01 Guest interview - Jennifer Windt: What are dreams?
- 30:01 - 39:47 Guest interview - Curt Gray: A psychiatrist's perspective on dreams
- 39:47 - 41:36 Image rehearsal therapy (IRT)
- 41:36 - 42:11 More information on dreams
42:11 - 44:04 Clinical tip of the month - AIM model
44:04 - 44:36 Pick of the month: David - The Dream Drugstore
44:36 - 45:35 Pick of the month: Moira - Reboot your life - ABC
45:35 - 46:30 What's coming up in the next month?

Next episode (December 5th 2016): Let it Go

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Phoebe's Fall - Investigative podcast series
Sleep Health Foundation
Sleep Down Under 2016 - meeting home page
Sleep Down Under 2016 Day 1 - meeting highlights
Sleep Down Under 2016 Day 2 - meeting highlights
Sleep Down Under 2016 Day 3 - meeting highlights
Lucid dreaming in narcolepsy - Research paper on dreaming in narcolepsy
Dreaming: A Conceptual Framework for Philosophy of Mind and Empirical Research - book by Dr Jennifer Windt
Dreams and Dreaming - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Brains Blog - articles on dreaming by Dr Jennifer Windt
Open MIND - MIT Press
The Interpretation of Dreams - Sigmund Freud
Guidelines for the treatment of nightmare disorder in adults
AIM model - excerpt from The Dream Drugstore
AIM model - diagram from Nature Reviews Neuroscience
The Dream Drugstore - book by J. Allan Hobson
Reboot your life
Sleep 2017 - Boston June 3-7 2017
World Sleep Congress - Prague Oct 7-11 2017
Sleep Down Under 2017 - Auckland Oct 26-29

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Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 3

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 06:27:44 +0000

Highlights from Day 3 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are circadian rhythms and mood, anxiety and insomnia and an approach to managing depression symptoms in sleep clinics.

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Links mentioned in the podcast:

Teens & Screens - podcast episode featuring Dr Sean Cain

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Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 2

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 06:22:49 +0000

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

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Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 1

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:22:59 +0000

Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are insomnia and paediatric sleep.

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Healthy Sleep

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:49:03 +0000

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.

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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 managing sleep disorders
38:20 - 39:05 Clinical tip of the month - Ability to adapt and self-manage
39:05 - 40:28 Pick of the month: David - Insomnia: A Cultural History
40:28 - 42:17 What's coming up in the next month?

Next episode (November 7th 2016): Dreams

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Apple iOS 10 - Bedtime feature
What is health? - British Medical Journal
Sleep health: can we define it? - Article by Prof Buysse in Sleep
Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia
Sleep.org - National Sleep Foundation
Insomnia: A Cultural History - book excerpt
Insomnia: A Cultural History - book review in New England Journal of Medicine
Australasian Sleep Association annual scientific meeting

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Restless Legs Syndrome

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 03:47:01 +0000

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.

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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 restless legs
26:02 - 34:07 Discussion on restless legs syndrome - Moira and David
34:07 - 34:36 More information on restless legs syndrome
34:36 - 35:43 Clinical tip of the month
35:43 - 36:59 Pick of the month: Moira - Obesity in adolescent impacted by sleep as a toddler
36:59 - 40:37 Pick of the month: David - SAVE trial
40:37 - 42:19 What's coming up in the next month?

Next episode (October 3rd 2016): Healthy Sleep

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep as we get older - Moira on 612ABC Brisbane
Health-a-Porter
FAQs on sleep - Health-a-Porter
SAVE study - New England Journal of Medicine
What is restless legs syndrome?
Treating restless legs syndrome
Augmentation in restless legs syndrome - Video
Living with narcolepsy - Podcast episode including interview with Jacqui Tomlins
Marketing a malady to sell a drug - Wall Street Journal
Bad Medicine: Restless legs syndrome - British Medical Journal
Response to Bad Medicine: Restless legs syndrome - The Huffington Post
Mindfulness for restless legs - Mindfulness Journal
Jon Kabat-Zinn quote on Instagram - posted by Arianna Huffington
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
Bed times for toddlers and obesity in adolescents - Journal of Paediatrics
SAVE study - New England Journal of Medicine
What do the results of the SAVE study mean? - SleepHub commentary
Idiopathic hypersomnia awareness week

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Teens & Screens

Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:51:45 +0000

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.

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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 Yorker Radio Hour
39:20 - 40:02 Pick of the month: David - Australian swim team using blue-light blocking glasses
40:02 - 40:50 Pick of the month: Sean - Constraint associated with earlier circadian phase
40:50 - 42:16 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode (Sept 5th 2016): Restless legs syndrome

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Dr Sean Cain - Monash University
Tips for getting back to sleep - Juice Daily
Dr Moira Junge talking on insomnia - Today Extra
Dr David Cunnington - Feature in Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
Golden Door Health Retreat
Increased sensitivity to light in teens - J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2015
Impact of 24 hour light on rodents - Cell Biology 2016
C by GE - Smart Lighting
f.lux app
Night Shift for iOS devices
Effect of camping for 1 week on sleep patterns - Current Biology 2013
Circadian rhythm information - SleepHub
Can't get your teenager out of bed? - Written information from SleepHub
Patricia Marx - Won't go to sleep - New Yorker Radio Hour
Australian swim team using blue light blocking glasses
Constraint and early circadian phase - Personality and Individual Differences 2017
Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness week
Australasian Sleep Association annual scientific meeting - Adelaide Oct 20-22

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Sleep 2016 Update

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:43:11 +0000

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).

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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 always the answer
40:34 - 43:06 Pick of the month: Sleep Shepherd
43:06 - 44:52 What's coming up in sleep?

Next episode (August 8th 2016): Teens and Screens

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep 2016 meeting website
Sleep Talk podcast
Sleep Talk on Omny Radio including Snapshots
Webinar on using dental appliances to treat snoring and sleep apnea
Screens and sleep
Light therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
A Mindful Way - online mindfulness program
Prof Daniel Buysse - Bio from University of Pittsburgh
Sleep Profiler - EEG recorder used in insomnia
Russell Foster - Why do we sleep? - TED talk
Ass Prof Jamie Zeitzer - Bio from Stanford Medicine
Lumos Tech
Cerêve Sleep
Sleep 2016 meeting website
Snapshots from Sleep 2016 - Day 1
Snapshots from Sleep 2016 - Day 2
Snapshots from Sleep 2016 - Day 3
Snapshots from Sleep 2016 - Day 4
Snapshots from Sleep 2016 - Day 5
Sleep Shepherd - background on why and how it was developed
Sleep Shepherd Blue - product website
Sleep Down Under 2016 - meeting website
Can't get your teenager out of bed?

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Sleep 2016: New Technology & Phenotyping Sleep Disorders (Day 5)

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:07:37 +0000

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.

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Sleep 2016: Hypersomnia & Circadian Rhythm (Day 4)

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 22:11:40 +0000

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.

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Sleep 2016: Keynote & Sleep, Stress and Emotion (Day 3)

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 22:00:00 +0000

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.

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Sleep 2016: Narcolepsy & Sleep Apnea (Day 2)

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 21:30:00 +0000

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.

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Sleep 2016: Year in Review (Day 1)

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 21:26:48 +0000

Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Topics highlighted today are: insomnia, hypersomnia and sleep science.

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Too Busy to Sleep?

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 03:01:15 +0000

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 coming up in the next month?

Next episode (July 11th 2016): Update from Sleep 2016

Links mentioned in the podcast:

American Time Use Survey research
Senate Sleepover
Sleep 2016 meeting
Sleeping Like a Mum: Quantity vs Quality - Webinar
Having a sleep study - video
White Noise and Sleep
Stress performance curve - video
Gary Vaynerchuk - Instagram post
Christopher Barnes - bio at University of Washington
Simon Kinsella - CPC Consulting
Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre - clinic website
Freakonomics Radio - podcast on economics of sleep
Good Sleep: It's Not About the Night - Huffington Post
Guidelines on Managing Insomnia in Adults - American College of Physicians
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - podcast
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - blog post
Dangerously Sleepy - book
Australasian Sleep Association Conference - Adelaide 20-22 October 2016
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Snapshot: Sleep and Work

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:34:36 +0000

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

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Sleep in New Parents

Sun, 08 May 2016 11:00:00 +0000

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 Arianna Huffington
Sleeping Like a Mum: Quantity vs Quality - Webinar
Living with Narcolepsy - podcast episode
Email us at podcast@sleephub.com.au
Sleep Talk podcast
Golden Door Health Retreat
How can health retreats help your sleep?
Dr Bei Bei - Monash University profile
Dr Bei Bei research group profile - Monash University
Review article on sleep and mood in mothers
Depressive symptoms in fathers - research from 2015
Centre for Women's Mental Health
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - podcast
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia - written post
Maternal and Child Health Services - Victoria
Mother baby unit - Masada Private Hospital
Mother baby unit - Monash Medical Centre
What were we thinking? - Jean Hailes Foundation
Sleep Right, Sleep Tight - Tweddle book on settling using Feed, Play, Sleep routine
Maternal and Child Health Services - Victoria
It takes a team to manage sleep
Have a plan to manage insomnia
Baby Love - book by Robin Barker
Royal Society report on sleep
Sleeping Like a Mum: Quantity vs Quality - Webinar
Write a review on iTunes

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Living With Narcolepsy

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000

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 9th 2016): Sleep in New Parents

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Sleep Talk podcast episode 2 - Narcolepsy: Diagnosis & Treatment
What is sleep eating?
What is narcolepsy?
Dating with narcolepsy - Julie Flygare in Women's Health
Claire Crisp's site
Narcolepsy page on SleepHub
Sleep Talk podcast episode 2 - Narcolepsy: Diagnosis & Treatment
Stanford Center for Narcolepsy
Julie Flygare's site
Wide Awake and Dreaming - Julie Flygare's book
Narcolepsy Support Australia
Narcolepsy Network
What makes a good life? - TED talk
Waking, Dreaming, Being - Evan Thompson

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Sleep and sport: Sleep in and win

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 19:28:01 +0000

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 with narcolepsy

Links mentioned:

World Sleep Day
Wearable technologies for sleep monitoring and health - Webinar
Is snoring bad for you?
Helping your kids to get to sleep at bedtime - Essential Baby
Should you hit snooze?
Fatigue Avoidance Scheduling Tool (FAST) - Fatiguescience
Sleep diary template
Managing sleep and jet lag - E-book
Dreamcatchers Wellbeing Academies
Ian Dunican on Twitter
Ian Dunican Facebook
Sleep4Performance website
NETFIT Netball on Instagram
NETFIT Netball website
Dreamcatchers wellbeing academies
Strategies for sleep for athletes - Australian Institute of Sport
Online CBT for insomnia and depression symptoms - Research paper
SHUTi - online CBT program
Golden Door Health Retreat

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:55:12 +0000

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
41:00 - 42:56 Clinical tip of the month - There's more to CBT-I than sleep hygiene
42:56 - 43:40 Moira - Guidelines on managing circadian rhythm disorders
43:40 - 45:29 Pick of the month: David - Book: The Patient Will See You Now
45:29 - 46:29 Summary: Next month - Sleep and Sporting Performance

Links mentioned in the show:

Can't get your teenager out of bed
Circadian rhythm disorders - including delayed sleep phase
Sleeping in the heat
Medication for insomnia
Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Sleep Talk podcast - Episode 1: Insomnia
Meta-analysis on cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
Behavioural vs cognitive therapy - Allison Harvey
CBT-i Coach - App to aid insomnia treatment with a psychologist
Sleepio - online CBT-I program (UK-based)
Shuti - online CBT-I program (US-based)
Swinburne University's Mental Health Online portal
Towards Better Sleep - Group therapy for insomnia (Brisbane)
Sleep restriction in general practice
Sleep restriction - Design your own sleep restriction program
Sleep diary form
SleepHub's page on insomnia
Sleep Health Foundation - Information on sleep
CBT-I providers in Australia:
- Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre - individual and group CBTi
- Towards Better Sleep - Brisbane based group CBTi
- Insomnia clinic at Woolcock Clinic - Sydney based CBTi program
- Adelaide Institute of Sleep Health - Mixed group and individual sessions
- Dr Melissa Ree - Perth-based psychologist
Clinical guidelines on the management of circadian rhythm disorders
The Patient Will See You Now - Eric Topol

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Narcolepsy: Diagnosis & Treatment

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 23:40:50 +0000

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:

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Insomnia: What is it and how is it treated?

Sun, 13 Dec 2015 12:04:05 +0000

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 societies
CBT-i Coach - App to aid insomnia treatment with a psychologist

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