Sleep Science Today

Birth Weight Affects Baby Sleep More Than You Think

Andrew Colsky welcomes Kim Hawley, a holistic sleep coach and lactation consultant, to discuss infant sleep. This episode provides essential baby sleep tips for new parents, focusing on newborn sleep patterns and effective sleep training strategies. Learn how to better understand your newborn's sleep cycle and nurture peaceful nights for the whole family.
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Why Baby Sleep Is So Hard: A Sleep Expert Explains What New Parents Get Wrong

Andrew Colsky speaks with baby sleep expert Alexis Dubief about the challenges new parents face regarding their child's sleep. They discuss the overwhelming amount of information available to parents, the importance of understanding baby sleep patterns, and the controversies surrounding sleep training. Alexis emphasizes the significance of sleep hygiene and recognizing the reasons behind a baby's crying. The conversation also covers developmental stages, transitioning to independent sleep, and managing toddler sleep issues, providing practical advice for parents navigating these challenges.
 
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Why Sleep Training Feels Hard (And How Consultants Fix It)

Certified sleep consultant Jayne Havens about the challenges parents face with sleep training and the role of a sleep consultant. Jayne shares her personal journey into sleep consulting, the process she follows with families, and common sleep issues parents encounter. The conversation also delves into how to start a career in sleep consulting, including training and business development strategies.
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Co-sleeping or Crib Training? Breaking Down Every Option

Anna Baker, an expert in baby sleep training discusses the importance of establishing healthy sleep habits for newborns and children, the misconceptions surrounding sleep training, and practical advice for parents struggling with sleep issues. Anna emphasizes the need for consistency and communication in sleep training, as well as the importance of self-care for parents. The conversation also touches on the challenges of transitioning children to independent sleep and the common mistakes parents make regarding naps and sleep routines.
 
 
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Snoring and Gasping at Night? Here's What's Actually Happening

Andrew Colsky and sleep doctor Dr. Eric Sklar delve into the complexities of sleep disorders, particularly focusing on sleep apnea and its various forms. They discuss the causes of daytime sleepiness, the differences between obstructive and central sleep apnea, and the impact of gender on sleep apnea prevalence. The conversation also covers symptoms, diagnosis, and a range of treatment options, including CPAP therapy and alternative methods. Additionally, they address common sleep disruptions and the importance of individualized treatment plans for better sleep health.
 
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Mastering Morning Energy with Karly Baisden

Andrew Colsky welcomes Karly Baisden, a sleep and stress resilience coach, to discuss the intricacies of sleep inertia and its impact on daily life. They explore the biological processes behind morning grogginess, the role of caffeine, and practical strategies to optimize sleep and energy levels. Karly shares her personal journey from experiencing chronic morning grogginess to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of aligning circadian rhythms and managing stress for better sleep quality.
 
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“You Don’t Have to Live With Nightmares—Here’s Why”

In this powerful episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Michael Nadorff, a leading sleep clinician and author of The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit, to explore the often-overlooked world of nightmares.
 
Together, they unpack what actually causes nightmares—and why they’re far more than just “bad dreams.” Dr. Nadorff explains the strong links between chronic nightmares and mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and even increased suicide risk. Rather than viewing nightmares as a symptom to ignore, he makes the case that they deserve direct, targeted treatment.
 
Listeners will learn about evidence-based nightmare therapies, including imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), lucid dreaming techniques, and emerging self-help approaches that empower individuals to actively change their dream content. Dr. Nadorff also discusses how therapists can better integrate nightmare treatment into mental health care—and how people suffering from recurring nightmares can begin addressing them on their own using practical tools from his research and writing.
 
This episode offers clarity, hope, and actionable insight for anyone haunted by nightmares—or supporting someone who is.
 
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The Future of Sleep Medicine: Home Testing, Genetics & AI with Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib

Sleep disorders are becoming more common—but so are the tools to diagnose and treat them. In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, one of the leading voices in sleep science, to explore the cutting-edge innovations reshaping how we understand sleep.
 
From advanced home sleep apnea testing to the growing influence of genetics, lifestyle factors, and AI-driven diagnostics, Dr. Rohrscheib breaks down what’s changing, what’s improving, and what the future of sleep medicine really looks like. You’ll discover how technology is making sleep disorder testing more accurate, more accessible, and more personalized than ever before.
 
Whether you’re dealing with insomnia, suspect sleep apnea, or simply want to optimize your nightly routine, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you better understand your sleep—and your health.
 
You’ll learn:
• How modern home sleep tests work and who should use them
• Why genetics and lifestyle may explain your sleep struggles
• The groundbreaking role of AI in analyzing sleep data
• What to expect from the next decade of sleep medicine
• How better sleep improves emotional, cognitive, and physical health
 
If you’ve ever wondered why sleep feels harder today—or how new science is helping us fix it—this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
 
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Nightmares Unlocked: How Modern Psychology Treats the Fears That Follow You Into Sleep

Nightmares aren’t just bad dreams—they’re a powerful window into the brain’s stress system, trauma pathways, and emotional memory. In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Courtney Worley, a double board-certified clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, to reveal what nightmares really mean and—more importantly—how to treat them.
 
Dr. Worley breaks down the surprising science behind nightmares, why they’re so common in PTSD, and the reasons many people get stuck in repeated dream patterns. Drawing from her acclaimed book, The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit, she shares practical strategies anyone can use to reduce nightmare frequency, retrain the brain’s fear response, and finally reclaim restful sleep.
 
You’ll learn:
• Why nightmares happen and the brain systems involved
• How trauma and PTSD reshape nighttime imagery
• Which treatments actually work (including imagery rehearsal therapy)
• The specific skills Dr. Worley teaches her patients
• When nightmares signal a bigger sleep disorder
• How addressing nightmares improves overall mental health
 
If you or someone you love struggles with disturbing dreams, night terrors, or PTSD-related sleep disruption, this episode offers expert-backed solutions—and hope.
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Why Teens Can’t Sleep—And How to Fix It!

Join sleep expert Andrew Colsky as he sits down with Dr. Helene Emsellem, one of the nation’s leading sleep physicians, for a deep dive into how sleep changes across the lifespan—why teens can’t fall asleep, why retirees wake too early, and why medications aren’t the long-term solution most people think they are.
 
In this episode, Dr. Emsellem explains the biology behind teenage sleep patterns, revealing how circadian rhythms and early school start times create chronic sleep debt, mood challenges, and even ADD-like symptoms. Andrew also explores the ripple effects on parents—whose own sleep often suffers because of their teens’ schedules.
 
The conversation then moves to retirees, who often struggle when the familiar structure of a workday disappears. Dr. Emsellem breaks down how retirees can rebuild healthy sleep timing, reduce fragmented nights, and avoid “over-napping.”
 
You’ll also hear a candid discussion on the pros and cons of sleep medications, when they should actually be used, and why CBT-I remains the gold standard for chronic insomnia.
 
The episode wraps up with practical, science-backed strategies for improving sleep hygiene, plus what you should—and shouldn’t—expect from melatonin.
 
Whether you’re parenting a tired teen, newly retired, or navigating sleep meds, this episode gives you real-world tools to sleep better at any age.
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