That's a wrap on this season of Sleep Well, Stay Well! I'm re-sharing an episode from late last summer with Dr. Carissa Alinat on sleeping well and staying well through life's changing seasons. She offers great advice on keeping your energy high and your sleep on track during times of transition and change, which is very applicable as we transition to a new phase of the pandemic. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you for Season 2! doctorcarissa.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
If you've heard the term "sleep dentist" and wondered about whether this a professional in this field could potentially help you or a loved one with sleep apnea or facial pain, this episode is for you. My guest is Dave Shirazi, DDS, a sleep expert, dentist, and a licensed acupuncturist practicing in the Los Angeles area. He’s a leader in the study and treatment of (TMJ), sleep apnea, and facial pain. Dr. Shirazi believes that many health issues have their roots in sleep disorders. tmjtherapycentre.com www.sleepconejo.com/shirazi Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Today’s episode explores the surprising connection between sugar intake and sleep quality with guest Mike Collins, author of Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide and founder of sugaraddiction.com. Book link: https://tinyurl.com/8ejrkpax Follow me at instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
If you suspect that you're more exhausted than you were a year ago, you're not alone—and you're not wrong. New research is emerging to show us exactly how the events of the past year have shifted our sleep habits and our health. Today's episode covers "coronasomnia," the pandemic's impact on sleep habits, with new research and insights from Aster J. Haile, their head of wellness. The Relax Melodies app has over 50 million downloads and is "the most positively reviewed app in the history of the Apple Store,” according to Business Insider. Aster has written and produced many of the app’s most popular guided meditations and stories. She draws from her background in creative writing and journalism, as well her meditation and hypnosis training. instagram.com/asterjustinehaile instagram.com/relaxmelodies Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
How can we heal from the stress of the past year, and get our minds, bodies, and sleep back on track? Let's find out with leading energy medicine practitioner and mind-body expert Alison J. Kay, Ph.D.! We cover the chakra system, meditation, spirituality, and what all of it means for our sleep and wellbeing. For more than 25 years, Dr. Alison J. Kay has practiced as a mind-body energy healer, founding the Vibrational UPgrade System, and worked in yoga, meditation, chi gong, energy medicine, mind-body fitness, longevity, and holistic health with a specialization in the chakra system. Considered one of the leading experts in her field, she has taught around the world and has written three books including the award-winning “What if There’s Nothing Wrong?" instagram.com/dr.alisonjkay alisonjkay.com facebook.com/drAlisonJKayofVibrationalUPgrade Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
It's Sleep Awareness Week (March 14-20) and you're probably pretty tired. In honor of World Sleep Day on Friday, March 19, this episode features sleep news, tips, and notes from two experts, Dr. Lourdes DelRosso, associate professor of pediatrics and sleep medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Dr. Craig Canapari, director of the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center and a physician in the area of pediatric pulmonology at Yale New Haven Hospital. Enjoy, share, and please, get some rest! Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
It's time to spring forward, and that means bedtime chaos for families everywhere. Luckily, DST doesn't have to be so darn difficult. In this quick mini-episode I cover why moving the clocks forward makes bedtimes harder, and how to avoid disrupting your child's (and your) routine this Sunday, March 14. Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Article link: https://www.coloradoparent.com/spring-forward-stay-sane/ Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Today we’re finishing our mini-series on sleep and relationships with a big topic—the sleep divorce. What is it and do you need one? My guest is Dr. Chris Winter. You may have seen his contributions to Men’s Health or a number of other national publications. Bio: W. Chris Winter, M.D. is author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It (Berkley, 2017). He’s a neurologist and sleep specialist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Book: https://tinyurl.com/8funjnh3 Show notes: www.sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Next up in the Better Sleep for Couples series: Help for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a common neurological disorder affecting up to 14% of the population and often, their bed partner. My guest is RLS expert William Ondo, MD, director of Movement Disorders at Methodist Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas and RLS Foundation Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Member. His 2017 study titled “Restless Legs Syndrome 'Patient Odyssey' survey of disease burden on patient and spouses/partners” was published in the journal Sleep Medicine. Study link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1389945717315903?via%3Dihub RLS Foundation: https://www.rls.org/ Methodist Neurological Institute: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/neurology/locations/texas-medical-center/ Show notes: www.sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Peacefully sharing a bed with a romantic partner is deeply rooted in our ideas about romantic love and partnership. But in reality, one in four couples sleeps separately, and nearly half of adults say they wish they could sleep apart from their partner for a better night’s sleep. Despite all of our romantic ideals about sharing a bed with a partner, there are sometimes things we need to navigate in order to get there—from snoring to differing sleep schedules to sharing a small space (like a two-person tent). To help us sort that out I have marriage and family expert Dr. Michael Tobin, a clinical psychologist, veteran couples and family therapist, and author. He founded the award-winning website www.wholefamily.com in 1996, which has been recognized by Time, Family Life, Yahoo, Internet Life, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, the BBC, the Jerusalem Report and the Jerusalem Post and garnered over 50 awards. wholefamily.com Brides "What is a Soulmate" article: www.brides.com/what-is-a-soulmate-5097403 Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Happy February! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’m kicking off a short episode series on better sleep for couples with an episode on snoring. If a partner’s snoring is stealing your sleep, you’re not alone. Snoring is highly common—about half of adults snore—and highly treatable. My guest is Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, sleep and integrative medicine expert who specializes in curing the root causes of fatigue. We discuss the everything from a $1 snoring solution to anti-snoring mouthguards to surgery, a new FDA-approved device to look for, and why your partner's diet might be contributing to the problem. BIO: Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., is one of the most frequently quoted integrative medical authorities in the world. He is the author of the best-selling book From Fatigued to Fantastic! and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, and CNN. Links: https://vitality101.com/ fatiguedoc @ gmail.com sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Welcome to the most bizarre back-to-school season yet. With many local schools resuming in-person classes this month, parents might be wondering just how to return to a school-year sleep routine after nearly a year of remote learning. I'm re-posting my school-year sleep episode with Dr. Scott T. Bonvallet, which includes tips for making those school mornings easier, how to support better sleep without bedtime battles, and how to make this whole ordeal a little less chaotic for the entire household. BIO: Dr. Scott T. Bonvallet is the Medical Director of the Overlake Sleep Disorders Center in Bellevue, Washington, and is board certified in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, and Critical Care. Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
If you're struggling with sleep in 2021, this episode is for you! Today we’re talking about treating insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These are incredibly safe, effective therapies for insomnia that you can learn and practice over time. BIO: Colleen Ehrnstrom, Ph.D., ABPP is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty practice in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of expertise include insomnia and other sleep disorders, anxiety, and depression. Dr Ehrnstrom is the co-author of the book End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step by Step Guide to Help you Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep, which offers a comprehensive, personalized sleep program that integrates the physiology of sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Dr. Ehrnstrom is currently working in the Counseling and Psychiatric Center (CAPS) at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Dr. Ehrnstrom: https://impactpsychcolorado.com/colleen-ehrnstrom Book: End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step by Step Guide to Help you Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep: https://tinyurl.com/yyotst6f Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Today's episode is a re-post of my interview with Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, a pediatrician, author, mom, and Chief Medical Officer at SpoonfulOne. She has devoted her career to prevention efforts and works to bridge the gap between parents and doctors using digital media. As the first physician blogger for a US pediatric hospital, Dr. Swanson helped lead the way for novel use of social and digital media in health care. She speaks in the U.S. and internationally on health, healthcare, and communication with patients through digital media. Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
What do gut health, skincare, and your immune system have in common? As it turns out, plenty. Master herbalist and influential health entrepreneur Paul Shulick, co-founder of New Chapter Supplements, joins me to talk about building an enduring business, cultivating a strong immune system, and connecting to our communities. BIO: Master herbalist Paul Shulick founded New Chapter Supplements with his wife Barbi Shulick. They grew New Chapter into one of the most influential brands in the industry before selling to Proctor and Gamble in 2012. Their new company For the Biome is changing the paradigm for both skincare and immune health with his cutting edge work to advance the understanding of both the microbiome and macrobiome. Link: https://forthebiome.com/ Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Happy 2021! If you have a health and wellness goal for the New Year, I have an episode that can help. I'll talk through some common NY resolutions and match them to specific SWSW episodes where you'll find tips and expertise specific to your personal goals. I'm also adding my interview on effortless sleep with certified insomnia coach Martin Reed. Here's to sleeping well and staying well in the New Year. Cheers! Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Happy holidays to you and yours! Please enjoy this repost of my interview with cognitive behavioral therapy practitioner Dr. Vanessa Roddenberry. Costco Connection article: https://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/202012/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1641685&lm=1607117034000#articleId1641685 Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
One in five U.S. adults smokes, a behavior that affects cardiovascular health, immune health, and even sleep health. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and quitting is not easy. New research from the the University of Arizona Health Sciences shows getting a good night’s sleep could be another tool to help people successfully quit smoking. Guests: Michael A. Grandner, PhD, MTR, an associate professor in the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry and director of the Sleep and Health Research Program Elizabeth Connick, MD, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine – Tucson uahs.arizona.edu/ psychiatry.arizona.edu/research/sleep-and-health-research-program deptmedicine.arizona.edu/divisions/infectious-diseases Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
Let's talk mattresses! Whether you're planning a future mattress purchase or ready to buy today, don't part with your hard-earned cash until you listen to this episode. My guest is Consumer Reports journalist Haniya Rae, author of their 2020 Best Mattresses report. We cut through confusing mattress marketing hype to discuss how to pick a mattress that you'll love, how much to spend, and whether fancy new features are worth it. And yes, we do name names. BIO: Journalist Haniya Rae covers sleep products for Consumer Reports. She writes about the intersection between design and technology—whether for drywall or robotic vacuums—and how the resulting combination affects consumers. She’s written about consumer advocacy issues for publications like The Atlantic, PC Magazine, and Popular Science, and now tackles the issue for Consumer Reports. Twitter: @haniyarae Show notes: Sleepwellstaywell.com https://www.consumerreports.org/mattresses/best-mattresses-of-the-year/ Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson
The holidays are here, when our bodies, schedules, and wallets are strained to the max. Today's guest is nationally recognized Ayurvedic and integrative medicine expert Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf, MD. We discuss how to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into your sleep and self-care routine, the health benefits of Ayurvedic oil massage, and how to feel better when our routines are disrupted. BIO: Nancy Lonsdorf, MD, is a practicing physician and Ayurvedic expert specializing in women’s health issues and was named “one of the nation’s most prominent Ayurvedic doctors” by the Chicago Tribune Dr. Lonsdorf currently has a private practice in Integrative, Holistic Medicine and Ayurveda in Fairfield, IA and teaches Maharishi Ayurveda to medical doctors and health practitioners at The Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Integrative Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and her residency training in psychiatry at Stanford University. Show notes: sleepwellstaywell.com drlonsdorf.com Follow me: instagram.com/bymaliajacobson