In this episode, we talk to the Director of the St. Alphonsus Sleep Clinic, Dr. Rory Ramsey, about his specialty in sleep. He discusses his background in sleep, what his specialty is, and how he measures and studies sleep in the clinic. Then, Dr. Ramsey talks about the many benefits of good sleep, including improved life span, decreased food cravings and weight loss, enhanced memory, and better mood. Then Dr. Ramsey breaks down how he handles insomnia in his clinic and the common methods people will employ to improve their insomnia. Additionally, Dr. Ramsey talks about dreams and how this phenomenon occurs on a biological level. Finally, Dr. Ramsey discusses the sleep cycle and how this varies in different people. We end by discussing the fascinating topic of parasomnia and some of the crazy stories that Dr. Ramsey has seen in his practice.