Good mix of sleep science and practical suggestions

Really enjoy the sleep unplugged podcast. So glad I found it. What I appreciate most-it is a thinking person’s approach to solving sleep issues. Requires examining all the factors that could be contributing to a problem. Not the usual superficial canned advice giving podcast & I appreciate that so much! I’m hooked-I’m a devoted listener. Don’t stop what you’re doing.

You don’t have to have a sleep disorder to be hooked. I am glad I accidentally came across this show by searching narcolepsy! I can’t wait to share with my sleep Dr. so he can step up his game. Chris is so down to earth and freaking funny! He truly enjoys helping us all with practical and interesting content. I love that he is schooling us on music that he loves and incorporates it in the title. He makes learning fun. I’m clearly obsessed. My husband might be getting concerned since I may be losing sleep right now trying to binge listen to all the episodes. Can’t get enough! Dr. Winter is legit my new “celebrity” crush😍😂 love him!

Hey Dr. Winter…have really enjoyed listening to your podcast on all things sleep after I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and PLMD by you. I have yet to find a doctor in NYC who takes the time to understand the individual plight of the patient like you do. I’ve learned a lot of things related to sleep, but largely PLMD as it is a bit harder to treat than OSA. I think people would love to learn about PLMD, as it is not easily detectable by the patient themself - it often is brought up by a partner who detects these movements. Treatments as well. I imagine there are many people who have a inkling that sleep may be the cause of some of their symptoms, but are unsure on where to start. It seems to be one of the more common sleep disorders, but often may not cause daytime symptoms if not causing many arousals and thus seems to be overlooked. It caused about 22 arousals/hr for me and I’m sure there are others who are deeply affected by it. I also think an episode on arousals (often unknown by the patient), due to PLMD, respiratory or spontaneous, would be well-received. Average arousals per night, what it means, how it differs by age group and possible things to alleviate spontaneous arousals (for example you mentioned not using your phone an hour before bed can decrease arousals). That is enough from me - again, thanks for being a great doctor and for the content you put out here!

I love this podcast. I am a therapist trained in CBT-I and I’m so glad this podcast exists to spread the word. Also I never thought I would cry listening to a sleep podcast but Chris speaks to sleep disorders and patients experiencing them in such a compassionate manner—totally moving to listen to him speak. I sent a nurse friend the one about shift work and she sobbed in her car to hear someone acknowledge the recipe for postpartum depression shift work is for new moms. Thank you for sharing all this info in such an accessible way—it’s the best!

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Good info to be found, when you get to it. I’d really appreciate it if timestamps would be added to the show notes.

For years I’ve read everything I could find on sleep and listened to numerous experts on various Podcasts. Dr. Winters has helped me way more than any other. I always feel he “really gets it.” Maybe this is because of his expertise and experience helping real people, or maybe it’s because of his compassion and caring—or both. Regardless, he’s a joy and a relief to listen to. I also enjoy his music trivia at the beginning of each podcast, but sometimes fast forward through it because I don’t have time. I’m sleeping much better since finding this podcast. Dr. Winters book has also been a huge help.

Dr. Winter is simply the best of the best when it comes to sleep. The first time I heard him on the radio (NPR science Friday), I had to pull over into a parking lot because I didn’t want the act of driving to distract me from what he was saying. Now I can hear him every week! He’s just so knowledgeable about sleep while always being down to earth. It’s clear that he truly cares about his patients and about staying true to the science. Bravo and thank you! -Dr. Hello Sleep

Glad to have Dr. Chris Winter as a colleague in the field of sleep. This podcast is super easy to listen to and informative for anyone interested in sleep. As a behavioral sleep specialist, I love the emphasis he places on non-medication approaches to improving sleep. Both of his books are excellent resources and I share them with patients often. @Think.Sleep appreciates this podcast!

The first great day was when I was 35 years old I was diagnosed with narcolepsy without cataplexy. My life changed for so so much better. I’m treated with Ritalin, pretty high dose, 320 mg a day and it’s sorta effective. The second great day in my life was several years later when I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Also a time when my life changed dramatically. I have been on CPAP since and my CPAP machine is my best buddy. Of-course in the beginning I cried a fumed about stupid CPAP machine, but before very long it was my greatest aid. I haven’t never met another narcoleptic person and I avoided the Narcolepsy Network folks because I had enough of groups. Anyway I’m new to podcast and enjoying.

I am really excited to have found this show. I do have sleep issues and the explanations Dr Winter gives help me understand sleep and sleep disorders. He has great taste in music too.

I have read Dr. Winters’ books and love his conversational tone and humor. It translates well into this format. He makes every topic compelling. Genius.

I am new to the podcast, having learned about it while listening to Dr Goldberg and Dr Geller. The topics are very helpful for all ages. I would have loved your book about sleep and children when my children were young. I will be gifting it to my sons for Valentine’s day to share with their wives. It would be amazing if future researchers could look at sleep and peri-menopause and menopause. Family medicine and Gynocology currently responds with antidepressants and some respond with sleeping pills. The younger doctors are now considering low doses of hormones instead of or in addition to medications mentioned above. I also plan on sharing ideas from his books with the families at my school where I am a principal. Thank you for your work! Dr Patricia Horton

This podcast is easy to listen to, fun, and packed full of easy to understand and implement info. Thanks Dr. Winter for being awesome and making sleep cool 😎

Hi Dr. I am really get lots of value from your podcast and learning a lot. I have struggled with sleep for decades and have taken various sleep aides - currently Ambien which gets me to ~2:30am. I would really like to see a sleep specialist like yourself. How do I find someone in my area? Could you discuss this in your podcast? I live near Indianapolis.

Been super into learning about sleep recently. This podcast is great. Expert advice, tight format and interesting topics. Highly recommend.

I have struggled with my sleep since my 40s. The causes include getting older, 6 years of working 12AM to 8AM and menopause. I tried ambien but got very nervous about the possibility of sleepwalking or other things. I weaned myself off and still take melatonin at night. I read the Sleep Solution and use some of the techniques in the book. Sleep is much better now. I’m listening with much interest.

Just found your podcast, on the hunt for more information because my sleep study came back as Mild, you are spot on with your information thank you for posting podcasts like this, all the information I originally found were adds advocating for a cpap your information was more subjective and candid.

Love to find podcasts that are both informative and easy to listen to. Dr. Chris Winter combines laidback podcasting with the real-deal science of sleep. Very engaging, personal and REAL!!!!