This week marks the 10th month we have put out the Top 10 Sleep Threats Power Rankings, and this week, we have a special guest assessor, Vanderbilt Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine Dr. Beth Malow. In addition to promoting her new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt—Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, Dr. Malow has graciously provided us her list. In this episode we will:<ul><li>Find out what Dr. Malow thinks are the top threats to your sleep</li><li>Focus on how Dr. Malow looks at our divided political and stressful times as core drivers of sleep problems</li><li>Learn why Beth&apos;s list marks a different view of sleep problems than lists previously</li></ul>Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved More<ul><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a></li><li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a></li><li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li><li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1665968940&amp;sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening and sleep well!

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week marks the 10th month we have put out the Top 10 Sleep Threats Power Rankings, and this week, we have a special guest assessor, Vanderbilt Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine Dr. Beth Malow. In addition to promoting her new book &lt;em&gt;Beyond the Politics of Contempt—Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, &lt;/em&gt;Dr. Malow has graciously provided us her list. In this episode we will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Find out what Dr. Malow thinks are the top threats to your sleep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Focus on how Dr. Malow looks at our divided political and stressful times as core drivers of sleep problems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn why Beth&amp;apos;s list marks a different view of sleep problems than lists previously&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by: Maeve Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'&gt;@drchriswinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'&gt;@drchriwinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threads: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bluesky: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Sleep Solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1665968940&amp;amp;sr=1-1'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Rested Child&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks for listening and sleep well!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week marks the 10th month we have put out the Top 10 Sleep Threats Power Rankings, and this week, we have a special guest assessor, Vanderbilt Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine Dr. Beth Malow. In addition to promoting her new book Beyond the Politics of Contempt—Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, Dr. Malow has graciously provided us her list. In this episode we will: Find out what Dr. Malow thinks are the top threats to your sleepFocus on how Dr. Ma...

#197 - Top 10 Sleep Threat Power Rankings: The Challenges We're Facing

Red light therapy has moved well beyond the world of skincare and into something far more biologically intriguing. From mitochondrial function to retinal aging to chronic tendon pain, specific wavelengths of light, particularly in the 630 to 670 nm range, are being studied for their ability to influence how our cells produce energy, respond to stress, and recover from injury. While the science is promising, it is also uneven, with strong signals in some areas and much thinner evidence in others. In this episode we will:<ul><li>Review the fundamentals of photobiomodulation and how red light interacts with mitochondria</li><li>Learn about the differences between common wavelengths like 630 nm and 670 nm and why they matter</li><li>Examine the strongest evidence for red light therapy in skin health and cosmetic applications</li><li>Explore the emerging research on 670 nm light and retinal function, including effects on color contrast sensitivity</li><li>Break down the mixed clinical data on age-related macular degeneration and what multiwavelength trials are showing</li><li>Discover the preclinical evidence suggesting protection of retinal ganglion cells and neuroretinal tissue</li><li>Evaluate the research behind red light therapy for musculoskeletal pain, including plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies</li><li>Understand the limitations of current studies, including dosing variability and small sample sizes</li><li>Identify where red light therapy may fit as an adjunct versus where it falls short as a primary treatment</li></ul>Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved More<ul><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a></li><li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a></li><li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li><li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1665968940&amp;sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening and sleep well!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Red light therapy has moved well beyond the world of skincare and into something far more biologically intriguing. From mitochondrial function to retinal aging to chronic tendon pain, specific wavelengths of light, particularly in the 630 to 670 nm range, are being studied for their ability to influence how our cells produce energy, respond to stress, and recover from injury. While the science is promising, it is also uneven, with strong signals in some areas and much thinner evidence in others. In this episode we will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review the fundamentals of photobiomodulation and how red light interacts with mitochondria&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn about the differences between common wavelengths like 630 nm and 670 nm and why they matter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Examine the strongest evidence for red light therapy in skin health and cosmetic applications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore the emerging research on 670 nm light and retinal function, including effects on color contrast sensitivity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Break down the mixed clinical data on age-related macular degeneration and what multiwavelength trials are showing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover the preclinical evidence suggesting protection of retinal ganglion cells and neuroretinal tissue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evaluate the research behind red light therapy for musculoskeletal pain, including plantar fasciitis and tendinopathies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understand the limitations of current studies, including dosing variability and small sample sizes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify where red light therapy may fit as an adjunct versus where it falls short as a primary treatment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by: Maeve Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'&gt;@drchriswinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'&gt;@drchriwinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threads: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bluesky: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Sleep Solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1665968940&amp;amp;sr=1-1'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Rested Child&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks for listening and sleep well!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Red light therapy has moved well beyond the world of skincare and into something far more biologically intriguing. From mitochondrial function to retinal aging to chronic tendon pain, specific wavelengths of light, particularly in the 630 to 670 nm range, are being studied for their ability to influence how our cells produce energy, respond to stress, and recover from injury. While the science is promising, it is also uneven, with strong signals in some areas and much thinner evidence in othe...

#196 - Red Light Therapy: All I See Is Red

It&apos;s NCAA Selection Sunday, and that means the Pillow Fight is back. This year we&apos;ve assembled 16 new pillows, each full of hope that they will be the last pillow standing and hoist the SideSleeperZ Cup. In this episode, we will:<ul><li>Explain the second annual Sleep Unplugged Pillow Fight tournament</li><li>Touch upon how important choosing the right pillow is for sleep</li><li>Breakdown the scoring system (25% Committee, 25% my blinded experience, 25% Sleep Specialist input, 10% Crowd/Social Media (Instagram) following, 10% &apos;Induced Fit&apos;, and 5% Packaging and Extras).</li><li>Introduce the 16 competitors: Authenticity50, Beckham Hotel, Bedgear, Brooklinen, Casaluna, Chamberlain Down, Coop, GeliSleep, Hästens, Hest, Lincove, Onyx, Pluto, Scrumptious, ViSpring, and Yogasleep</li></ul>Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved More<ul><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a></li><li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a></li><li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li><li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1665968940&amp;sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening and sleep well!

<description>&lt;p&gt;It&amp;apos;s NCAA Selection Sunday, and that means the Pillow Fight is back. This year we&amp;apos;ve assembled 16 new pillows, each full of hope that they will be the last pillow standing and hoist the SideSleeperZ Cup. In this episode, we will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explain the second annual Sleep Unplugged Pillow Fight tournament&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Touch upon how important choosing the right pillow is for sleep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Breakdown the scoring system (25% Committee, 25% my blinded experience, 25% Sleep Specialist input, 10% Crowd/Social Media (Instagram) following, 10% &amp;apos;Induced Fit&amp;apos;, and 5% Packaging and Extras).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduce the 16 competitors: Authenticity50, Beckham Hotel, Bedgear, Brooklinen, Casaluna, Chamberlain Down, Coop, GeliSleep, Hästens, Hest, Lincove, Onyx, Pluto, Scrumptious, ViSpring, and Yogasleep&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by: Maeve Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'&gt;@drchriswinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'&gt;@drchriwinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threads: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bluesky: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Sleep Solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1665968940&amp;amp;sr=1-1'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Rested Child&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks for listening and sleep well!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It's NCAA Selection Sunday, and that means the Pillow Fight is back. This year we've assembled 16 new pillows, each full of hope that they will be the last pillow standing and hoist the SideSleeperZ Cup. In this episode, we will: Explain the second annual Sleep Unplugged Pillow Fight tournamentTouch upon how important choosing the right pillow is for sleepBreakdown the scoring system (25% Committee, 25% my blinded experience, 25% Sleep Specialist input, 10% Crowd/Social Media (Instagram) foll...

#195 - Pillow Fight 2026: Lay It On The Line

Waking up with a headache can feel ominous. Is it stress? Sinus pressure? Something neurological? In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, we break down nocturnal headaches in a practical, clinically grounded way. In this episode we will:<ul><li>Review the most common causes of headaches that wake you from sleep, including migraine, cluster headache, hypnic headache, and sleep apnea</li><li>Learn how nocturnal headaches differ in children versus adults and what red flags parents should watch for</li><li>Determine when imaging is necessary and when it is not</li><li>Explore the connection between sleep stages, circadian rhythms, and specific headache syndromes</li><li>Find out why untreated sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea are a frequently missed cause</li><li>Discuss practical treatment strategies and prevention tips you can start using right away</li></ul>Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved More<ul><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a></li><li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a></li><li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li><li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1665968940&amp;sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening and sleep well!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Waking up with a headache can feel ominous. Is it stress? Sinus pressure? Something neurological? In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, we break down nocturnal headaches in a practical, clinically grounded way. In this episode we will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review the most common causes of headaches that wake you from sleep, including migraine, cluster headache, hypnic headache, and sleep apnea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn how nocturnal headaches differ in children versus adults and what red flags parents should watch for&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Determine when imaging is necessary and when it is not&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Explore the connection between sleep stages, circadian rhythms, and specific headache syndromes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Find out why untreated sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea are a frequently missed cause&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discuss practical treatment strategies and prevention tips you can start using right away&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by: Maeve Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'&gt;@drchriswinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'&gt;@drchriwinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threads: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bluesky: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Sleep Solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1665968940&amp;amp;sr=1-1'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Rested Child&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks for listening and sleep well!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Waking up with a headache can feel ominous. Is it stress? Sinus pressure? Something neurological? In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, we break down nocturnal headaches in a practical, clinically grounded way. In this episode we will: Review the most common causes of headaches that wake you from sleep, including migraine, cluster headache, hypnic headache, and sleep apneaLearn how nocturnal headaches differ in children versus adults and what red flags parents should watch forDetermine when ima...

#194 - Nocturnal Headaches and Sleep: No More Pain While You Sleep 

Success looks good in the daylight, but at night, it often looks very different. In this episode we explore why insomnia is so common in driven, high-achieving, Type-A personalities. Is it stress? Hyperarousal? The Zeigarnik effect? We unpack the science, the psychology, and the cultural narrative that may be quietly rewarding sleeplessness. In this episode, we will:<ul><li>Discover what the research says about achievement orientation, perfectionism, and insomnia</li><li>Outlinehyperarousal model of insomnia and why high performers may struggle to “turn it off”</li><li>Introduce the Zeigarnik effect and how unfinished goals hijack the sleeping brain</li><li>Learn why our culture romanticizes sleepless productivity and how that reinforces the problem</li><li>Contrast the difference between short sleepers, workaholism, and true chronic insomnia</li><li>Think about practical strategies for high achievers to protect sleep without sacrificing ambition</li></ul>Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved More<ul><li>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'>@drchriswinter</a></li><li>IG: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'>@drchriwinter</a></li><li>Threads: @drchriswinter</li><li>Bluesky: @drchriswinter</li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'>The Sleep Solution</a> and <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1665968940&amp;sr=1-1'>The Rested Child</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening and sleep well!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Success looks good in the daylight, but at night, it often looks very different. In this episode we explore why insomnia is so common in driven, high-achieving, Type-A personalities. Is it stress? Hyperarousal? The Zeigarnik effect? We unpack the science, the psychology, and the cultural narrative that may be quietly rewarding sleeplessness. In this episode, we will:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discover what the research says about achievement orientation, perfectionism, and insomnia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Outlinehyperarousal model of insomnia and why high performers may struggle to “turn it off”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Introduce the Zeigarnik effect and how unfinished goals hijack the sleeping brain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn why our culture romanticizes sleepless productivity and how that reinforces the problem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contrast the difference between short sleepers, workaholism, and true chronic insomnia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Think about practical strategies for high achievers to protect sleep without sacrificing ambition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced by: Maeve Winter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Twitter: &lt;a href='https://twitter.com/drchriswinter'&gt;@drchriswinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;IG: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/'&gt;@drchriwinter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threads: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bluesky: @drchriswinter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Sleep Solution&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/Rested-Child-Tired-Irritable-Disorder/dp/0593330080/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;amp;qid=1665968940&amp;amp;sr=1-1'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Rested Child&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks for listening and sleep well!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Success looks good in the daylight, but at night, it often looks very different. In this episode we explore why insomnia is so common in driven, high-achieving, Type-A personalities. Is it stress? Hyperarousal? The Zeigarnik effect? We unpack the science, the psychology, and the cultural narrative that may be quietly rewarding sleeplessness. In this episode, we will: Discover what the research says about achievement orientation, perfectionism, and insomniaOutlinehyperarousal model of insomnia...

#193 - Insomnia and Success: Gonna Hit The Big Time

No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.&nbsp;

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