Can changing up your diet give you better sleep? What foods or food habits could we maybe do without? And most importantly, what should we all be eating more of to make sure we're getting the best rest possible? To explore this link between nutrition and sleep, we've invited Ellie Krieger, registered dietitian nutritionist, author and a prominent TV show host and executive producer. With shows like Ellie's Real Good Food, the Food Network hit Healthy Appetite, and her own ongoing podcast, One Real Good Thing, Ellie is an expert at cutting through dietary trends, offering accessible tools for a satisfying lifestyle.

Is it true that seniors need less sleep? How do various health conditions affect sleep duration and comfort as we age? Dr. Shelby Harris discusses all the myths and realities for rest past the retirement age with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist with a passion for instilling older adults with confidence and capability — even in the bedroom.

"Sleep when the baby sleeps." Stop us if you've heard that one before! This advice is well-intentioned (and may work for some) but it's hardly a good solution to the very real, very frustrating phenomenon of sleep deprivation that parents (especially first-time parents) experience. In this episode, Dr. Harris talks to pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin about the importance of getting good sleep during the "fourth trimester," why it can be so hard, how your sleep changes postpartum (hormonal shifts, newborn baby sleep schedules, etc.), and provide some tips on how to actually get sleep.

Sleep apnea is often thought of as a disorder for old white men, but women can have it too. In fact, women are more likely to be diagnosed at a later date and suffer from complications more than white men. In this episode, Dr. Harris talks with Emma Cooksey. Cooksey, who was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2008 after falling asleep at the wheel with her baby in the backseat, launched her podcast, Sleep Apnea Stories, in 2020, to help other women navigate the same journey she had gone through.

"When I'm mindful," says Dr. Jason Ong, "I actually notice more flavors in my food. And in fact, sometimes we make the analogy to wine tasting. Because in a sense, when you're wine tasting, it's a practice of mindfulness. Because you have to use all your senses to actually not just taste the wine, but smell it, right? They teach you to do that."

Ever wondered how we test mattresses and whether or not we REALLY sleep on them? Well, we do, and in this episode, we'll pull back the curtain and show you exactly how. In Dr. Shelby Harris's conversation with Marten Carlson, Lead Reviewer for Pillar4 Media, we'll even share what mattresses our editors sleep on.

In this episode, Dr. Harris will answer real listener questions from people about how to deal with their partner's annoying sleep habits.

Today, we're talking about sleep divorce. Even if you don't know the phrase, you know the story. Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl move in together and realize they have wildly different sleeping schedules, habits, and preferences. Now what?

You've heard about cherry juice for better sleep, but what about banana peel tea? Or NyQuil chicken? (Don't try this one at home, folks!) If you've been on TikTok lately, it's impossible to avoid the proliferation of sleep tips, tricks, and "hacks" that have popped up, all of which claim to be the key to falling – and staying – asleep, and fast. But do they actually work? Listen as Dr. Harris and Dr. Raj Dasgupta dive deep into 2023's most popular sleep hacks to separate fact from fiction – so you know exactly which ones are worth trying (and which to avoid!).

What's it like to be awake when everyone else is asleep – and how does that impact your sleep? In today's episode, Dr. Shelby talks with Marissa Indgjer, a travel nurse currently working the night shift, about what it's like to be awake from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., how she manages to get a good night's sleep, and what it's really like when midnights become your afternoons.

It’s Monday morning, and you once again find yourself knocking on your teen’s door, shouting, “You’re going to be late for school!” You might wonder what he’s doing in there. You might even think he’s just messing with you. Nope! Your teen’s circadian rhythm works differently than yours, meaning he’s not being lazy – it really is hard for teens to wake up early. But our school system, our work culture, and basically everything about our daily life operates antagonistically to your kid’s natural body clock. In this episode, Dr. Harris talks with journalist Lisa L. Lewis, author of The Sleep-Deprived Teen, about why it's so important for teens to get at least eight hours of sleep per night, how later school start times could help them get better sleep, and how sleep deprivation impacts their health and performance in school. Plus, they provide actionable tips you can use today to help your sleep-deprived teen take back his sleep routine and start getting more rest.

Can my sleeping position impact the mattress I should sleep on? Do cooling mattresses really exist? Do I really have to spend $2,000 on a mattress to get a good night's sleep? Yes, yes, and no! The mattress you sleep on can have a huge impact on the overall quality of your sleep – but trying to sift through the hundreds of online options and pinpoint which one is right for you (or your family or kids) can be overwhelming. (It's enough to make you want to lie down and take a nap.) That's where we come in. In the latest episode of Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, she explores those questions and more with Sleepopolis senior staff writer, Amelia Jerden. By the end of the episode, you'll be a sleep-shopping pro. And for more tips/tricks (plus the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals you don't want to miss), check out the links below: Your Complete Mattress GlossaryThe Absolute Best Mattresses of 2023The Best Mattresses for Side SleepersThe Best Mattresses for Stomach SleepersThe Best Mattress for Back SleepersThe Best Mattresses for Heavy PeopleThe Best Cooling MattressesThe Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals You Don't Want to Miss

Dr. Shelby Harris welcomes listeners to the show, along with Sleepopolis Head of Content Alanna Nuñez, and shares what to expect in future episodes. New episodes every other Wednesday. For more sleep help, follow Sleepopolis on: Instagram TikTok Youtube Facebook Twitter Sleepopolis.com Or follow Dr. Shelby at: SleepDocShelby

How’d you sleep last night? No, really, are you sleeping? In the U.S. alone, an estimated 70 million people suffer from sleep disorders, with millions more routinely tossing and turning, instead of enjoying the great night’s sleep we all deserve. In this new podcast from Sleepopolis, licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Sleep Health Dr. Shelby Harris discusses real sleep issues with special guests to uncover the science of better sleep. Don’t lose another night’s sleep wondering what to stream next! Listen and subscribe to Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby, wherever you get your podcasts. Starts November 1. For more sleep help, follow Sleepopolis on: InstagramTikTokYoutubeFacebookTwitterSleepopolis.com Or follow Dr. Shelby at: SleepDocShelby