Send us Fan Mail S6 E137 Narcolepsy Treatment Is Changing: Orexin Drugs + Sleep Strategies Narcolepsy treatment may be entering a new era. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, Dan and Michelle explore how new orexin-targeted medications could change the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 by addressing the underlying orexin, also called hypocretin, deficiency rather than managing each symptom separately. They explain what narcolepsy is, why it disrupts both daytime alertness and nighttime sleep, an...
Jun 30
15 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E136 - Why Your CPAP Isn't Working: The 4 Endotypes of Apnea Explained Struggling with your CPAP machine? Youâre not alone! Discover why CPAP works wonders for some, but leaves others frustrated. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, we break down the 4 unique "endotypes" of Sleep Apnea and explain the new precision medicine approach to treating it. If you've ever felt like your sleep apnea treatment isn't quite fitting your needs, this episode is for you. Sleep apnea isnât ...
Jun 23
17 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E135 - How to Beat Jet Lag in the Land of the Midnight Sun Dan and Michelle discuss how traveling across time zones to northern destinations with very long summer daylight (e.g., Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Scandinavia) can disrupt circadian rhythm cues and worsen jet lag. They explain that the brain relies heavily on light, not clocks, to set alertness and sleepiness, and offer practical tips: immediately shift to destination time for meals, caffeine, naps, and sleep; consi...
Jun 17
34 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E134 - Welcome to the world of chocolate. On the surface people believe that it is all bad but there are some benefits to sleep with chocolate. Listen to Dr Zetoony discuss this in a short video. Next week Dr Dan and Dr Michelle will be back together discussing summer sleep schedules and other tips for improving sleep without pills. Theme music "Happy Days by FSM Team" courtesy of https://www.free-stock-music.com Support the show Become a Sle...
Jun 9
14 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E133 - On today's episode Dr Zetoony is solo and recording an episode about where to start with sleep restriction therapy (SRT). This is a tool often used to improve sleep efficiency (how much of the time that you are in bed is spent with sleeping). Many people spend too much time "hoping" that sleep will come and SRT is the way sleep specialists will use to try to optimize the time in bed and have the patient build up the sleep pressure required for more conti...
Jun 2
20 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E132 - Canât Sleep? Try This Meditation for Insomnia & Racing Thoughts Canât sleep? If youâre lying awake at night with racing thoughts, sleep anxiety, frustration, or middle-of-the-night wake-ups, this guided meditation for insomnia is designed to help you stop fighting sleep and relate to wakefulness with more calm, mindfulness, and self-compassion. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Baughn guides you through a gentle Leaves on a Str...
May 27
14 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E131 - Awake at 3AM? A Gentle Self-Compassion Meditation to Help You Sleep Awake in the middle of the night? Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stop your mind from racing? In this calming Sleep Takeout Podcast episode, youâll be guided through a gentle mindfulness and self-compassion meditation for nighttime wakefulness. This practice is designed to help you soften the frustration of being awake, calm your nervous system, and create the conditions for rest, witho...
May 19
14 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E130 - New FDA Pill: Weight Loss vs. Sleep Apnea (The Truth About Foundayo & GLP-1s) đ Tired of your CPAP? đ´ The NEW FDA-approved weight loss pill is here, but can it actually replace your machine and cure your sleep apnea? We reveal the science. In this episode of Sleeptakeout, Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony break down everything you need to know about the new, once-daily weight loss pill Foundayo⢠(orforglipron). We compare its FDA approval with tirzepa...
May 12
16 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E129 - Why Tonight's Sleep Actually Starts at 8:00 AM âď¸ (Circadian Rhythm Hacks) Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony dive into the mechanics of sleep pressure and the suprachiasmatic nucleus to explain why immediate morning sunlight (within 1 hour of waking) is non-negotiable for falling asleep easily tonight. Youâll learn exactly why checking your phone at 3 AM conditions your brain to stay awake, how to use low evening light to trigger natural melatonin surges, ...
May 5
16 min
Send us Fan Mail S6 E128 - END SLEEP DIVORCE with 2 Duvets (Scandinavian Trick) Sharing a bed but hating every minute? 𤏠Blanket thieves and different temperature needs are a real nightmare for sleep quality. Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony explain why a "Sleep Divorce" (sleeping in separate rooms) isn't the only option and how the Scandinavian Sleep Method can save your night's rest. Temperature disruptions (especially during REM sleep) can skyrocket cortisol and crash your bloo...
Apr 28
13 min
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