Sleep Talking With Dr. Shelby

What does sleep apnea look like in a baby? How does it affect children as they grow? And how can we care for sleep apnea sufferers at every age to minimize risks and optimize sleep quality for our kids? To learn more about pediatric sleep apnea, we've invited Dr. Christopher Allen.

How does sleep change as we grow up? As we become adults, how do our bodies and needs evolve? And if we become parents, how can we help our children get the best sleep possible at every age?  

To learn more about sleep for kids, teens and young adults, we’ve invited Dr. Hina Talib, a dual-board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist.

Even with all the well-researched treatments for insomnia, a lot of confusion exists about where to start… for patients and doctors alike. In part two of this two-part special, Dr. Michael Grandner and Dr. Shelby Harris finish their deep dive into different insomnia treatments, from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia, to commonly prescribed medications.

According to the American Psychiatric Association, one third of all adults experience insomnia symptoms, It's that prevalent. But when it comes to treatment for insomnia, what's the best course of action?

Around since the 1990s as a comprehensive, manualized treatment for insomnia, CBT for Insomnia has been the gold standard for addressing this issue. To learn more, we've invited Dr. Michael Grandner.

If the perfect bedroom existed, what would be in it? To explore the connection between bedrooms and sleep, we've invited interior designer Jennie Pritzker, for a deep dive into design, decor and the decisions that can make your bedroom an ideal place for sleep.

When is it time to replace your pillow? What should you look for when you do? And for those of us with neck or back pain, is there a right way and a wrong way to sleep on your pillow? To dive into this topic, we've invited Marten Carlson, Lead Reviewer for Pillar4 Media, with six years experience testing pillows, mattresses, and all things sleep.

We're here to answer every question you've ever had about nightmares? What do we know about them? What distinguishes them from a sleep terror? What are some of the known causes of nightmares in adults — from late-night eating to certain medications to psychological triggers, like anxiety and depression? What have been some of the wildest case studies and what can listeners do if they persist?

Throughout October, which is known as ADHD Awareness Month, people come together to educate the public, reduce the stigma, and support those affected by ADHD. So, to uncover the challenges faced by people with ADHD and how to recognize it early on, we've invited not one, not two, but three very special guests for this special episode: Dr. Carrie Jackson, Nikki Kinzer, and Pete Wright.

As we all unfortunately know, cancer is a major disruption for everyone in its wake. But whether we're dealing with our own diagnosis or that of a loved one, there are tools and methods for improving our quality of sleep and our quality of life, from the initial diagnosis to the treatments we choose to pursue and beyond.

How does irregular eating become an eating disorder? And perhaps more crucially, how can we curb the unhealthy eating habits that disrupt our sleep, our well being, and our lives? To explore this link between eating disorders and sleep, we've invited Dr. Rene Zweig, founder and clinical director of Union Square Cognitive Therapy.

Toddlers jumping into your bed at 2 a.m.? Need to sleep train a 4-year-old? Or change a sensitive kid's wake-up time? In our third and final episode as part of our Kids and Sleep series, Dr. Shelby Harris, Dr. Allison Shale, and Dr. Andrea Roth answer questions from Sleepopolis readers about the most difficult sleep situations happening in houses across the world.