Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Long COVID
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, COVID-19 isn't just about the acute illness. Once the acute symptoms have settled they are left with ongoing fatigue and a range of o...
Daylight Saving Time
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With daylight saving time ending this weekend in Australia, is it time to re-consider daylight saving? Prof Till Roenneberg discusses the pros and con...
World Sleep Day
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation talks about World Sleep Day and promoting healthy sleep. This year's theme for World Sleep Day is '...
Borderline Personality Disorder
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep problems are a common symptom for people with borderline personality disorder. Symptoms include insomnia, excessive sleepiness and fatigue, vivi...
Social Factors and Sleep
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sleeping well requires more than just laying down at night. Many broader factors impact on sleep such as working hours, the neighbourhood we live in, ...
Perfectionism
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People who have perfectionistic behaviours are at higher risk of developing sleep problems. Why is this the case and what can be done about it? To und...
Lucid Dreaming
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucid dreaming has come in to popular culture in recent years, and may provide a way of managing nightmares and distressing dreams in the future. What...
Burnout
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you constantly exhausted? Do you find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have burnout. ...
Sleep and Suicide
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in Australia and the largest cause of productive life years lost. To understand how we can preve...
Lighting
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? To understand the interaction between lighting, sleep and health we spoke to As...
Awake or Asleep?
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At times it can be hard to tell whether you have gone to sleep or not, or how much you have slept. This can be a particular problem for people with in...
Sleep in the Pandemic
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The current pandemic is affecting people around the world and having a significant impact on their sleep. We discuss changes in sleep seen during the ...
Medication in Pregnancy
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy can be a challenging time, particularly for women with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy who rely on medications to manage symptoms. There ...
Sleep in Healthcare Workers
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare workers often have to work shifts that can incorporate long hours and working at times they would normally be sleeping. This can lead to fa...
Fly In Fly Out Workers
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health. To discuss the issues fac...
Sleep in Uncertain Times
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During times of uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, sleep can be challenging. To help with sleep during this time, we discuss simple s...
PTSD
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people experience trauma in their lives, and a significant proportion develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic experiences can ha...
Sleep in Teenagers
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do teenagers have trouble with sleep? What can be done about it? To help answer these questions we talk with Assoc Prof Margot Davey, Directo...
Sleeping in the Heat
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When the weather gets warm it can be harder to sleep. But what does the heat actually do to sleep and what can be done to help sleep better on hot nig...
Social Time
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is social time and what happens when it is out of sync with sun time and our own internal time? Daylight saving time is an example of social time...
Cannabinoids and Sleep
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Medicinal cannabinoids are being increasingly prescribed for a range of conditions including sleep. Do cannabinoids help sleep? How are they prescribe...
Tracking Sleep
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tracking sleep over time can give helpful insights into sleep patterns and ways of improving sleep. This month we discuss the latest technologies for ...
Sleep DownUnder Highlights 2019
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2019 meeting in Sydney. For our monthly in-depth podcast Sleep Talk, go to SleepHub.com.au, subscribe v...
Sleep Hygiene
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is sleep hygiene? Does it work? Can we be too careful about sleep? We discuss the pros and cons of sleep hygiene and put its role in perspective....
Sharing a Bed
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is sharing a bed with a partner good for sleep? On one level partners can be noisy, move around and be the cause of sleep disruption. But on the other...
Alcohol and Sleep
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol is commonly used as a sleep aid, but does it really help sleep? We talk with Dr Rowan Ogeil about the impact of alcohol on sleep as well as ot...
Sleep Research Update
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the latest updates on sleep research from the Sleep 2019 meeting. In this episode we talk with Dr Simon Frenkel about the latest research in slee...
What to Eat
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does what we eat impact on sleep? What foods or types of diet can help with sleep? To help decipher this complex area we talk to Assoc Prof Marie-...
When to Eat
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When we eat may be just as important as what we eat for managing obesity and health. We talk to Dr Gerda Pot, Nutritionist from the Louis Bolk Institu...
What is Normal Sleep?
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really normal to sleep for 8 hours undisturbed each night, or is that just an unrealistic expectation? We talk to Darian Leader, author of Why C...
Menopause
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause is a time of significant changes in sleep, as well as a range of other symptoms. Why does this occur and how can symptoms be addressed? ...
Sleep in Pregnancy
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep problems are common in pregnancy and change as pregnancy evolves. What happens to sleep during pregnancy? What is the best way to deal with slee...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness are common in chronic fatigue syndrome. How can these symptoms be addressed and sleep improved in people...
Naps
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are naps a good idea? How long should naps be? How can you get better at napping? Listen to this episode of Sleep Talk as we tackle these questions wi...
Sleeping Pills
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the common sleeping pills used for insomnia? When should they be used and what should you look out for when using sleeping pills? We address ...
Measuring Sleepiness
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed? These are questions that come ...
Sleep in Depression
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What changes in sleep are seen in depression? Is the sleepiness seen in people with depression different from other forms of sleepiness? What can be d...
Rhythm and Blues
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship? We address th...
Sleep DownUnder 2018 - Highlights
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2018 meeting in Brisbane. Topics highlighted are narcolepsy, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep health, and...
Sleep 2018
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2018 meeting in Baltimore. With the help o...
Traumatic Brain Injury
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep problems are very common in people with traumatic brain injury and not just after severe injuries. Recent research from Monash University has lo...
Sleep and Cancer 2
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep and work patterns can impact on cancer risk as well as the response to cancer treatments. In this episode we talk to Assistant Professor Peter J...
Sleep and Cancer 1
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep problems are very common in people with cancer, both during and after treatment. In addition to insomnia and sleep disturbance, other symptoms s...
Hyperarousal
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having trouble with sleep is not just about what you do at night. How you think and behave during the day impacts on sleep and can result in the brain...
Sleep around the world
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding sleep beliefs and behaviours in different cultures can help better understand your own beliefs about sleep, and in turn change your expe...
Jet Lag
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people get jet lag, and what can be done to reduce the effects of jet lag? In this episode, hear what Qantas is doing to help their passengers ...
Sleep Economics
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What does economics have to do with sleep? A lot it turns out. Inadequate sleep is a major cause of ill health and loss of productivity in modern econ...
Sleep in Special Needs Children
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Children with severe developmental disabilities or autism often have difficulty with sleep which can not only impact on their sleep, but affect the wh...
How to Treat Sleep Apnea
04 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep apnea is common and can cause significant symptoms. But how can it be treated and how do you decide what treatment to use? Historically tr...
Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are seen to have snoring and periods of stopping breathing during sleep. This is sleep apnea and it's very common. But does everyone who h...
Sleep 2017 Update
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20: Sleep 2017 Update Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2017 me...
Winter Blues
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mindfulness
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is mindfulness? How is it used? How can it help with sleep? These are all questions we try to answer in this episode, with the help of Dr Antonio...
Headache and Sleep
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Headaches are a common symptom in people with sleep disorders. Headaches can also cause sleep problems. We discuss the link between headaches and slee...
Orexin & Suvorexant
11 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Orexin is a 'master controller' of the sleep wake control system. It stimulates the wake-promoting system and stabilises the switching between wa...
Sleep Trackers
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Measuring sleep used to be the domain of the sleep laboratory, but new technologies allow sleep to be measured at home. How well do new devices work? ...
A New Start
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of each year, people make New Year's resolutions, often about health with the aim of making a new start. But often, by February, people a...
Let it Go
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For people who have trouble sleeping, sleep can seem elusive. People can get in to a pattern of chasing sleep, trying ever harder to get everything ju...
Dreams
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming. We all do it, but what is it really? Are all dreams the same? Do they have meaning? How should we think about dreams and do they influence&n...
Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 3
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from Day 3 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are circadian rhythms and mood, anxiety and insomnia ...
Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 2
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from Day 2 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are sleep apnea and hypersomnias including narco...
Sleep Down Under 2016: Day 1
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep Down Under 2016 meeting in Adelaide. Topics highlighted today are insomnia and paediatric sleep. For more Sleep Tal...
Healthy Sleep
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is healthy sleep? Is it sleeping through the night, or getting 8 hours of sleep each night? Or is it waking feeling refreshed? How can healthy sl...
Restless Legs Syndrome
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Can't sit still in meetings? Feel restless in the evenings or on getting in to bed? Can't get to sleep because you just can't keep your legs still? Th...
Teens & Screens
07 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Teenagers who can’t get out of bed in the morning or can’t get to sleep at night are a common problem we see in the clinic. They can ...
Sleep 2016 Update
10 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this update from Sleep 2016, we discuss the latest research in hypersomnia, insomnia, circadian rhythms and sleep technologies. The Sleep meeting i...
Sleep 2016: New Technology & Phenotyping Sleep Disorders (Day 5)
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from day 5 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about new technologies for treating sleep disorders and the need to bette...
Sleep 2016: Hypersomnia & Circadian Rhythm (Day 4)
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from day 4 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about diagnosis and treatment issues in hypersomnia and circadian rh...
Sleep 2016: Keynote & Sleep, Stress and Emotion (Day 3)
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from day 3 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I try to summarise Russell Foster's elegant keynote presentaiton on the eye and ...
Sleep 2016: Narcolepsy & Sleep Apnea (Day 2)
12 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from day 2 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Today I talk about sleep apnea, and discuss behavioural treatments for narcolepsy with Jaso...
Sleep 2016: Year in Review (Day 1)
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from Day 1 of the Sleep 2016 meeting in Denver. Topics highlighted today are: insomnia, hypersomnia and sleep science. For more Sleep...
Too Busy to Sleep?
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you busy all the time? Feeling tired? Not sleeping well? Being busy and missing out on sleep can have an impact on performance and make people les...
Snapshot: Sleep and Work
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Sleep Talk snapshots where we aim to bring you the latest updates in sleep as they occur. This episode features an excerpt from an intervie...
Sleep in New Parents
08 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
New parents often have to deal with disturbed sleep. What impact does this have and what can be done to reduce these impacts? Dr Bei Bei from Monash U...
Living With Narcolepsy
10 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Narcolepsy can have significant impact on health and function, which can also affect work and family. Often in managing narcolepsy the focus is on med...
Sleep and sport: Sleep in and win
13 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What's the role of sleep in optimising sporting performance? What are some strategies around sleep athletes can put in to place? How can athletes ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Not sleeping well? The good news is effective non-drug treatments are available. The most effective of these is cognitive behavioural therap...
Narcolepsy: Diagnosis & Treatment
10 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Narcolepsy can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Moira and David discuss narcolepsy, what is it and how is it diagosed and treated? They are joined...
Insomnia: What is it and how is it treated?
13 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Moira and David introduce themselves and the Sleep Talk podcast. They also discuss insomnia, including what insomnia is and how it's treated. Thi...