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Sleep Talk: Episode 34 – Measuring Sleepiness
How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed?
Planning a big night out? Consider the impact on your sleep.
Binge drinking or using illicit drugs can have significant effects on sleep long after they are out of your system.
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Sleep Talk: Episode 33 – Sleep in Depression
What changes in sleep are seen in depression? What can be done to improve sleep disturbance and sleepiness in depression?
Sleep Talk: Episode 32- Rhythm and Blues
What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship?
Alcohol and sleep: What are the effects?
Does a nightcap help with sleep? Is this a good strategy or a road to trouble? It’s very common for me to see people who use alcohol to help with sleep, and 28% of insomniacs have used [...]
Sleep Talk: Episode 19 – Winter Blues
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?
Cannabis and sleep: What are the effects?
Marijuana or cannabis use is common, particularly before bed time, but does it help with sleep?
What is Behavioural Activation?
Behavioural activation is an intervention that encourages increased engagement in life's activity. It can help with symptoms of tiredness and depression.
What’s the problem with screens and sleep?
What’s the big deal about exposure to screens and sleep? Does it really matter? What is it about screens that causes problems with sleep? Is it the stimulation of what we are doing on our [...]
Sleep Talk: Episode 1 – Insomnia
In the first episode of Sleep Talk we introduce ourselves and the podcast, then get in to talking about insomnia. What is it? How is it treated?
We are passionate health professionals, interested about all things sleep. We provide resources and education about sleep and an online community that shares evidence-based information on sleep and wellness. 
