In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Spencer Roberts, a researcher at Deakin University, to dive deep into his recent paper:“A systematic review and meta-analysis of sleep following mild traumatic brain injury: A synthesis of the literature according to age and time since injury.” Together, we unpack the complexities of sleep disruption after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and what the latest science is telling us.   Episode Highlights – What We Discuss What the systematic review investigates and the range of populations it covers. Who is at risk of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and the difficulties in identifying these individuals. What defines a mild traumatic brain injury and how mTBI is diagnosed. The role of instrumented mouthguards in improving concussion detection and data collection. The difference between objective and subjective sleep measures and why objective data is difficult to collect. Whether sleep is impacted by mTBI – the central question addressed in the review. How the data was categorised for the review. Key findings from the meta-analysis, and how the team handled the complexity of synthesising multiple studies. The challenges in identifying the cause of sleep disturbances post-mTBI and measuring them accurately. Reflections on the scientific process – the ups, downs, and unexpected joys of research. Major takeaways for researchers and clinicians, including opportunities for future work in concussion and sleep research.   This episode is a must for those with an interest in concussion, sleep, and recovery outcomes. Dr. Spencer Roberts is focused on characterising athletes' sleep behaviours, and examining the value of sleep for mitigating the risks and consequences of sport-related concussion.   Research Paper: A systematic review and meta-analysis of sleep following mild traumatic brain injury: A synthesis of the literature according to age and time-since-injury - PubMed Deakin Profile: Spencer Roberts Profile | Deakin University LinkedIn: Dr. Spencer Roberts

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Bramich to delve into the science of sleep, dreams, and brain health. Samantha, originally from the New South Wales Central Coast and now based in Tasmania, brings a wealth of expertise in sleep medicine, psychological science, and neurodegenerative diseases. We unpack her recently published paper: “Dream Characteristics are Sex-Specific in REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder and Healthy Older Adults”, exploring how our dreams can reveal deeper insights into brain function and even early signs of disorders like Parkinson’s and dementia. In this episode, we discuss: How Samantha developed her passion for sleep science. The connection between REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), Parkinson’s Disease, and dementia. Key risk factors for neurodegenerative conditions, including shift work. The powerful role of exercise, diet, sleep, and even learning new skills in protecting brain health. What RBD is, how it differs from sleepwalking, and the early warning signs to look out for. Treatment options and preventative strategies. Gender differences in dreaming, especially in the context of RBD. Insights into memory consolidation, trauma, and how sleep processes emotional experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of sleep, neurology, and mental well-being. Whether you're a health professional or simply passionate about improving your brain health, Samantha’s insights offer practical knowledge and compelling research findings. Linked In: (26) Samantha Bramich | LinkedIn X: @SleepSamB Email: Samantha.bramich@utas.com.au University of Tasmania: Samantha Bramich | About | University of Tasmania Research Paper: P027 Dream characteristics are sex-specific in REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder and healthy older adults | SLEEP Advances | Oxford Academic

In this episode, I chat with Dr Kathleen Reinhardt regarding her research into primates and how their sleep has evolved with their environment.  Dr Reinhardt grew up in New York, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Stony Brook University before moving to the United Kingdom for further study.  She completed a Master of Science in Primate Conservation and a PhD in Anthropology and Geography at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford before moving to Canada.  Dr Reinhardt is currently based at the University of Calgary where she is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Transdisciplinary Research with the Faculty of Arts.  Kathleen is also an accomplished scientific illustrator and wildlife artist.                                          In this episode, Kathleen and I discuss:  A new term for me, Torpor, and its meaning.  Torpor and primates, with a focus on strepsirrhines.  Another new term, cathermal.  The similarities between primate and human sleep behaviour.  The impact of humans on primate habitat and behaviours.  The impact of light on animals and humans.  Random thoughts and good wildlife documentaries.  Kathleen’s wildlife artwork.  Dreams in different environments.  The ups and downs of research.    Website: https://www.kathleenreinhardt.com/  Email: kathleen.reinhardt@ucalgary.ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theart_ofscience/ 

In this episode, I chat with Dr Michael Grandner regarding his book, “Sleep and Sport – Physical performance, mental performance, injury prevention and competitive advantage for athletes, coaches and trainers.”  Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Centre in Tucson, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine.  Michael is a regular on the podcast, and his research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviours are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity.   Michael has published over 200 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health and his work has been cited over 9000 times.  In this episode, Michael and I discuss:  The idea behind writing a book on sleep and sport.  Sleep in the sport industry.  How to herd cats?  How the book is structured and how it suits a wide range of audiences.  The highs and lows of writing a book or chapter and how do you handpick the right authors?  Sport, sleep and teenagers.  Sleep and Mental Health.  How to pack for Singapore?  Useful Links:  Website – michaelgrander.com  Book - Dr. Michael Grandner  University of Arizona - Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM | The Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona Health Sciences  Sleep & Health Research Program  Google Scholar - ‪Michael Grandner‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬  Research Gate - Michael GRANDNER | Assistant Professor | PhD MTR | University of Arizona, Tucson | UA | Department of Psychiatry | Research profile  Email - grandner@email.arizona.edu 

In this episode, I chat with Dr Nicole Lindsay regarding her research paper titled “Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.”    Dr Nicole Lindsay is a senior lecturer and researcher based within the School of Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand.  Her research is primarily focused on near-death experiences, end-of-life phenomena, exceptional human experiences, consciousness, spirituality and Indigenous psychologies. She completed a PhD on the topic of near-death experiences, holds national and international research grants and publishes regularly on these topics.    In this episode we chat about:  The definition of Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and what are common NDE’s?  What factors does cultural background play in NDE’s?  How do NDE’s effect people’s thoughts and belief’s post the experience?  Life Reviews, Past life experiences and reincarnation.  The two different ways of “getting to the top of the mountain”  Paper and research involved – Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.  We touch on religion, hippies and woo woo!  What are the benefits of this type of research? The children are the future.    Useful Links:  Massey University - Dr Nicole Lindsay - Senior Lecturer - Massey University  Paper - (PDF) Trauma or Transcendence? The Relationship Between Near-Death Experiences and Dreaming  Research Gate - Nicole LINDSAY | Senior Lecturer | Doctor of Philosophy | Massey University, Palmerston North | School of Psychology | Research profile  Email – n.lindsay1@massey.ac.nz 

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Brigitte Holzinger regarding her paper “Cognitions in Sleep, Lucid Dreaming as an intervention for Nightmares in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Dr. Brigitte Holzinger was born in Vienna, Austria and studied psychology at the University of Vienna, gaining her PhD at Stanford University in California. Brigitte is a psychologist, psychotherapist for Integrative Gestalt, sleep and dream researcher, teacher and writer. She founded the Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research in Vienna and is a founding member of the Austrian Sleep Research Association (ASRA). Brigitte has written several books on the topics of sleep, psychotherapy and Gestalt Theory and lectures at the Medical University of Vienna. In this episode Brigitte and I discuss: Our love of music. What led Brigitte to become involved in Dream Research? Lucid dreaming and the concept of dream yoga. The link between dreams and death. Brigitte’s paper “Cognitions in Sleep, Lucid Dreaming as an intervention for Nightmares in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” The meaning of PTSD and several interesting examples that Brigitte has come across in her research. Our thoughts on dreams, and dreaming about the past, present and future.   Connect with Dr Brigitte Holzinger Research Paper: (PDF) Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Gate: Brigitte HOLZINGER | Scientific Director | Professor | Medical University of Vienna, Vienna | MedUni Vienna | Postgraduate/Sleep coaching | Research profile Medical University Vienna: Researcher of the MedUni Vienna Schluffcoaching website: Institute – Schlafcoaching.org Home - The Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research Linked In: (28) Brigitte Holzinger | LinkedInEmail: office@schlafcoaching.org Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.

In this episode, I chat with Dr Royette T. Dubar about her research paper, "What's your religious coping profile? Difference in religious orientation and subjective sleep among religious coping groups in the United States." Dr. Royette T. Dubar was born on the small Caribbean Island of Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic). While pursuing an Associate's Degree in General Liberal Arts at the University of St. Martin, she took her first Psychology course and developed a passion for studying human behaviour. Royette obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Trent University and a Master's Degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University in Canada. Dr Dubar's dedication to understanding what factors contribute to youth well-being led her to explore the topic of sleep. Her research interests include the important role that sleep plays across multiple domains of psychosocial adjustment. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from Brock University and is currently the Director of the Sleep and Psychosocial Adjustment Lab (Spa Lab) at Wesleyan University.   In this episode, we discuss: Royette's background and interest in emerging adulthood The link between religiosity and sleep The cliché "One size fits all" The research paper What's your religious coping profile? Differences in religious orientation and subjective sleep among religious coping groups in the United States - PubMed The findings from Royette's study Future research options   Wesleyan University - Royette T Dubar – Assistant Professor of Psychology Google Scholar - ‪Royette Tavernier Dubar - ‪Google Scholar SPA Lab - Sleep & Psychosocial Adjustment Lab Email: rtdubar@wesleyan.edu   For further inquiries, get in touch. Don’t forget to explore our YouTube channel.

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Dr Elie Gottlieb returns for another chat on the Sleep4Performance podcast. Elie is an applied sleep & circadian research scientist with over 10 years of sleep, circadian rhythm, and neuroscience research experience across Fortune 100, startup, and academic (clinical) sectors. Currently, he leads the conceptualization and execution of internal applied sleep & digital health tech studies and support the development of new sleep-circadian improvement products & features. He remains a Visiting Researcher at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and University of Melbourne in Australia, where he investigates associations between cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and sleep-wake dysfunction. His areas of interest are in clinical sleep neuroscience, consumer sleep and health technology, big-data, behaviour change science, and science communication. In this episode we discuss a range of topics on Sleep Health: Sleep health, hygiene and sleep irregularity Modern medical systems and a lack of focus on prevention The difficulty of getting good sleep and circadian information Sleep duration, shiftworkers and challenges Sleep loss, restriction and deprivation Measuring sleep and sleep history Stress and sleep Death Anxiety and Denial of Death Martin Seligman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Seligman The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life https://www.amazon.com.au/Worm-Core-Role-Death-Life/dp/1400067472 Mortals: How the fear of death shaped human society https://www.amazon.com.au/Mortals-death-shaped-human-society-ebook/dp/B0967TDPZR Follow Elie on Goggle Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oUgjZj0AAAAJ&hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliewgottlieb/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.elie.gottlieb/ Sleepscore Labs gottlieb@sleepscorelabs.com Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au   

In this episode, I talk with my friend Serena Bauducco from Sweden, by way of Italy. In this episode, we discuss Serena’s latest paper, which was published in Sleep Medicine Reviews. Serena Bauducco, Meg Pillion, Kate Bartel, Chelsea Reynolds, Michal Kahn, Michael Gradisar, “A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms” Read the full paper here https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2024.101933 This study and its findings are going to be challenging for some people. As lately, a narrative vilifying and blaming electronic devices for sleep problems has emerged. In this work, Serena has stepped back and taken a holistic, scientific and non-biased view of the data and unpacked the nuances of this relationship. Serena Bauducco is a researcher in the psychology department. She earned her PhD in 2017 with a thesis entitled “Adolescents’ sleep in a 24/7 society: Epidemiology and prevention.” She finished her international postdoc (Vetenskapsrådet) at Flinders University in South Australia in 2023. Serena’s research focuses on the factors that may exacerbate or improve adolescents’ sleep, the relationship between sleep and mental health, and the potential of school-based interventions to improve teenagers´ sleep health and mental well-being. She is particularly interested in the link between technology use and sleep and how peers and parents may affect both behaviours. In her research, she has used survey studies (including longitudinal and social network analyses), experimental studies, and qualitative/mixed-method studies. Serena primarily teaches the prevention and implementation courses within the Psychology program and has supervised both Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. Connect with Serena LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-bauducco-1119b018/ Google scholar: https://scholar.google.se/citations?user=o-Ah7h4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao Email: serena.bauducco@oru.se Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.  

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Hannah Scott. We specifically discuss her recent work, “Are we getting enough sleep? Frequent irregular sleep was found in an analysis of over 11 million nights of objective in-home sleep data. In this study, data were analyzed from registered users of the Withings under-mattress Sleep Analyzer (predominantly located in Europe and North America) who had ≥28 nights of sleep recordings, averaging ≥4 per week. Sleep durations (the average and standard deviation) were assessed across a ∼9-month period. The sample consisted of 67,254 adults (52,523 males, 14,731 females; aged mean ± SD 50 ± 12 years). About 30% of adults demonstrated an average sleep duration outside the recommended 7-9 h/night. Even in participants with an average sleep duration within 7-9 hours, about 40% of nights were outside this range. Only 15% of participants slept between 7 and 9 hours for at least 5 nights per week. You can read the full paper here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235272182300253X We discuss Hannah’s background and interest in sleep The changing landscape of sleep research and the new integrated approach at Flinders We walk through the paper and the impact of such findings, including sex and age differences The Withings under mattress device and validation The data depiction and ease of understanding Sleep irregularity and other research findings such as irregular sleep and greater risk of hypertension Future research emerging from these findings Challenges with science communication and different spheres of expertise in sleep Sleep and dreams and the lack of knowledge in this space Any many more items Hannah’s Bio: Dr Hannah Scott (BPsyc(Hons), PhD) is a Research Fellow at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI): Sleep Health investigating the use of digital technologies to better assess and manage sleep health and its disorders. At 3.5 years post-PhD, Dr Scott has authored 41 publications, 2 book chapters, and 9 successful research funding applications totalling over $2,000,000. Dr Scott is a co-inventor of THIM, the first wearable device that tracks and treats chronic insomnia.  Dr. Scott is co-chair and co-founder of the Early Career Researcher Council of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA), Australia’s peak sleep advocacy body. She has received multiple awards, including the Flinders University Vice-Chancellor's Early Career Researcher Award, the ASA New Investigator Award, and the International Society of Behavioural Sleep Medicine Fellow Rising Star Award. She was also a Finalist in the Young Innovator Category of the Women in Innovation Awards. https://researchnow.flinders.edu.au/en/persons/hannah-scott Contact Hannah: hannah.scott@flinders.edu.au For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au.

Episode Title: Exploring the Impact of Nocturnal Transportation Noise on Health with Dr. Laurie Thiesse In this episode, I chat with Dr. Laurie Thiesse, a research scientist based in France. We delve into her work on the short-term effects of nocturnal transportation noise on cardio-metabolic outcomes and its association with sleep, which was the focus of her doctoral thesis. Specifically, we discuss her paper: "Adverse impact of nocturnal transportation noise on glucose regulation in healthy young adults: Effect of different noise scenarios"Thiesse L, Rudzik F, Spiegel K, et al. Environ Int. 2018;121Read the paper here for free. Contact Dr. Laurie Thiesse:Email: thiesse.laurie@gmail.comLinkedIn: Laurie Thiesse, PhDResearchGate: Laurie Thiesse For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au.

In this episode, I chat with Luis Mascaro. Luis is a PhD Candidate (Clinical Psychology) at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University. His research interests are in sleep, circadian rhythms, elite athletes, and sex and gender differences. Clinical interests in insomnia and mental health. We discussed Luis's recent publication "Mascaro L, Leota J, Hoffman D, Rajaratnam SMW, Drummond SPA, Facer-Childs ER. Disruptions to sleep and circadian rhythms are associated with poorer athlete mental health in female, but not male, elite Australian Rules footballers. J Sleep Res." Contact Luis on follow him Twitter @luismascaro_ Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7h5F5wIAAAAJ&hl=en Email luis.mascaro@monash.edu For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au 

A returning guest, Hailey is a psychologist and research scientist internationally certified in behavioural sleep medicine. She practices clinically at St Vincent's Hospital Sleep Centre in Melbourne, predominantly working with clients experiencing insomnia. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She has completed her  PhD at Monash University with Dr Melinda Jackson. Her PhD focuses on advancing healthcare providers' training in evidence-based insomnia treatments. For this project, she won the  Innovation in Behavioral Sleep Medicine Advocacy award from the U.S. Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and the New Investigator Award from the Australasian Sleep Association 2023. Hailey has worked in various research and clinical settings, including Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre with Dr David Cunnington and Dr Moira Junge, The Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Health, and Monash University's Project REST with Professor Sean Drummond. Hailey is an active member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She co-chaired the Insomnia and Sleep Health Council for five years. She established the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Online Community of Practice for sleep clinicians to stay connected and up to date with behavioural sleep medicine treatments. She now serves on the Behavioural Management of Sleep Disorders Education Sub-Committee, working to enhance sleep education for psychologists. She is actively involved in the U.S. Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM), serving as a past student member of their Accreditation Committee and helping to organise an Australia/New Zealand special conference session in 2021. In this episode, we discuss Hailey's PhD work and in particular, her work “Development of a Novel Behavioral Sleep Medicine Education Workshop Designed to Increase Trainee Psychologists’ Knowledge and Skills in Insomnia Management.” Contact or follow Hailey Twitter @SleepPsych_Aus https://www.haileymeaklimpsychology.com.au/ Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.

In this episode, Dr Ian Dunican talks to Professor Sarah Blunden, whom he recently connected with at the Australasian Sleep Association' Sleep Down Under' conference in South Australia. Sarah's research and work centres around paediatric sleep, focusing on promoting the importance of healthy sleep habits while young, paving the way for quality sleep in adulthood. Her main areas of interest are infant sleep and sleep interventions (that do not necessitate ignoring nor controlled crying), sleep education in schools and communities, and Indigenous sleep health. As an avid young dancer growing up in Adelaide, Sarah successfully obtained a highly coveted position to train with the prestigious Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. At 20 years of age, she moved abroad and performed all over central Europe with a French ballet company. After developing Rheumatoid Arthritis 10 years later, Sarah bid farewell to the touring and travelling life and returned home to commence her Honors, Master and Ph.D. studies in the field of children's sleep. Sarah is recognised as an authority on children's sleep and is widely published in the field. She has given over 70 presentations to academics, health, education, and medical professionals. Additionally, Sarah has published over 100 academic papers and books, with one such publication, 'The Boss of My Sleep’   highlighted in the discussion. Sarah is Head of Paediatric Sleep Research at Central Queensland University, the Founder/Director of the Australian Centre for Education in Sleep and Research, an Advisor to the Australian Psychological Society, and a practising Clinical Psychologist at the Paediatric Sleep Clinic. The Sensible Sleep website contains information on training programs created by Sarah for infant and toddler sleep intervention and junior and senior school children's sleep education, along with many free resources available for teachers, industry professionals and parents.   Items discussed on the podcast Australasian Sleep Association https://sleep.org.au/  Sensible Sleep incorporates The Australian Centre for Education in Sleep (ACES), The Paediatric Sleep and Psychology Clinic (therapeutic arm) http://www.sensiblesleep.com/ To learn more about the Gentle Methods of Self Soothing (GeMMS) program https://sensiblesleep.com/course/blunden-responsive-gemss-method/ To view a list of Sarah's books and publications https://sensiblesleep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Publications-Books.pdf To view available free downloads and resources: https://sensiblesleep.com/books-resources/ To view sleep education programs and courses available to teachers and schools https://sensiblesleep.com/course/blunden-responsive-gemss-method/#teachers_schools_programs The Boss of My Sleep book is a downloadable book explaining a non-cry intensive sleep intervention system for parents to use with their child https://snoozeforkids.com/product/the-boss-of-my-sleep-ebook/ To view parenting seminars on the Government of South Australia website: https://parenting.sa.gov.au/easy-guides/sleep-and-toddlers-sarah-blunden/ https://parenting.sa.gov.au/easy-guides/sleep-and-teenagers-sarah-blunden/ To read the paper by Alison Glass, Ceinwyn Attrill, Chris Magee, Sarah Blunden, Factors associated with melatonin use in child sleep disturbance: A survey of Australian parents, Sleep Medicine https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389945723001624    Connect with Sarah Blunden: ORCID: (links to published research) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5026-1992 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sarah-blunden-58445b5b Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah-Blunden-2 Email: (Paediatric Sleep Clinic)  admin@upstreamhealthsa.com.au Email: (Central Queensland University) s.blunden@cqu.edu.au Central Queensland University, Australia - Professor of Clinical Psychology and Head of Paediatric Sleep Research https://staff-profiles.cqu.edu.au/home/view/1078   Contact me: at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or w

I loved this episode. I am a fan of horror, thriller and ghost stories, and I am intrigued by the relationship between sleep and nightmares. In this episode, Brian and I discuss his work, including his book Sleep Paralysis: Historical, Psychological, and Medical Perspectives https://www.amazon.com.au/Sleep-Paralysis-Historical-Psychological-Perspectives/dp/0199313806 and Monsters on the Couch: The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies https://www.amazon.com.au/Monsters-Couch-Psychological-Disorders-Favorite/dp/1641607912/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1703113003&sr=1-2-catcorr Brian also conducts research, and many of his papers can be found on Pub Med: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Connect with and find out more about Brian’s work here https://briansharpless.com Links to things we discussed Episode #41 w Dr Neil Durrant on Nietzsche’s Renewal of Ancient Ethics, Friendship as Contest https://learningtodie.com.au/podcasts/41-nietzsches-renewal-of-ancient-ethics-friendship-as-contest/ Episode #25 Jonny Dillion on Irish Mythology and Folklore https://learningtodie.com.au/podcasts/25-jonny-dillion-on-irish-mythology-and-folklore/ Episode #32 w Dr Caitlin Duffy on horror literature in our society https://learningtodie.com.au/podcasts/32-horror-literature-in-our-society-with-dr-caitlin-duffy/ Parasomnias & Disruptive Sleep Disorders https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12133-parasomnias--disruptive-sleep-disorders The Crucible https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115988/ IT follows https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3235888/ The Thing https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/ Something in the Blood: The Untold Story of Bram Stoker, the Man Who Wrote Dracula https://www.amazon.com.au/Something-Blood-Untold-Stoker-Dracula/dp/1631490109 The Nightmare https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3317522/ Brugada (brew-GAH-dah) syndrome https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/brugada-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20370489 Darby O ‘Gill and the Little People https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052722/ For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au. Don't forget to explore our YouTube channel. We're proudly sponsored by LMNT. Order through our custom link and receive a free LMNT Sample Pack, including one packet of every flavour. This exclusive offer is available to VIP LMNT Partners: http://drinklmnt.com/sleep4performance. Enjoy hassle-free refunds on all orders – no questions asked!

I speak with Professor Chris Barnes in the episode on sleep and leadership. Chris is an international expert on the relationship between sleep, fatigue, and leadership in business.  Check out his TEDx talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8rpaCSm708 and connect with Chris; all of his research contact details and socials can be found here https://foster.uw.edu/faculty-research/directory/christopher-barnes/ For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au. Don't forget to explore our YouTube channel. We're proudly sponsored by LMNT. Order through our custom link and receive a free LMNT Sample Pack, including one packet of every flavour. This exclusive offer is available to VIP LMNT Partners: http://drinklmnt.com/sleep4performance. Enjoy hassle-free refunds on all orders – no questions asked!

Discover an essential episode featuring weight-cutting experts Jordan Sullivan and Danny Lennon, renowned authorities in the field. Their latest book, "Making Weight: The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports," is a must-read, available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Weight-Ultimate-Science-Cutting/dp/173940890X. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the five phases of making weight, emphasizing not only the scientific aspects but also the practical application. If you're a combat sport athlete, coach, or researcher, this book is an invaluable resource. Learn more at https://makingweightbook.com/. Connect with Jordan Sullivan at https://thefightdietitian.com/ and follow him across various platforms. Danny Lennon can be reached at https://sigmanutrition.com/. For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au. Don't forget to explore our YouTube channel. We're proudly sponsored by LMNT. Order through our custom link and receive a free LMNT Sample Pack, including one packet of every flavor. This exclusive offer is available to VIP LMNT Partners: http://drinklmnt.com/sleep4performance. Enjoy hassle-free refunds on all orders – no questions asked!  

Welcome to the final of three episodes with Jesse Cook and Dr Jonathan Charest. These episodes break down the excellent review by these two gurus. We break down the lad's recent review and much more in these episodes. Cook, J.D., Charest, J. Sleep and Performance in Professional Athletes. Curr Sleep Medicine Rep 9, 56–81 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-022-00243- Check out Jesse’s presentation at the S4P seminar in 2022 Jesse Cook: Circadian Preference, Sleep Inertia, and Running Performance: A retrospective investigation of runner performance from the 2016 London Marathon https://youtu.be/1XRWSynGmRc Jesse is pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently stands at dissertator status. Previously, he received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona (UofA). During his Senior year at the UofA, he began his Sleep research career as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin's, PhD, Sleep Research Laboratory. He has affiliations as a trainee member with the Sleep Research Society, Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and World Sleep Society. He has served as the Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-large from 2020-2021 and currently serves on the Communications Committee. Also, he has established the Sleep Research Society podcast and currently serves as the host. He enjoys running, biking, cooking, baking, reading, and listening to podcasts/audiobooks in his spare time.   Connect with Jesse LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cook-a89bbb154/ Researchgate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse-Cook-3 Twitter @sleepandsports Jonathan’s previous episode on S4P podcast Season 8, Episode 4 w Dr Jonathan Charest on travel, jet lag, fatigue & performance in the NHL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uKDv3VrFs4&t=390s Dr Jonathan Charest is the Director of Athlete Sleep Services and a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist at the Centre for Sleep & Human performance. He works to develop and optimize sleep for athletes (regional to international level). He focuses on how to optimize sleep, training and travel schedule for athletes, occasional athletes, and student-athletes.  In addition to his bachelor’s in psychology (Sherbrooke University), Jonathan completed his PhD in psychology (Laval University). He possesses expertise in behavioural sleep medicine (CBT-I), circadian rhythms disorders, and the specific reality of the athletic population. Jonathan has been an invited public speaker for sleep at International Conferences.  As an ex-athlete, Jonathan believes in the importance of sleep, recovery and regeneration in the performance environment and, alongside Dr Samuels and the entire team at CSHP, brings a strong commitment to athletes, coaches, and teams to deliver education, screening tools, and research-based strategies to establish healthy sleep hygiene for athletes throughout their career, and for a lifetime. Connect with Jonathan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonath... Twitter https://twitter.com/jocharest1?lang=en Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/... Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel. Check out our sponsor, LMNT. Click on the link to order and get a free LMNT Sample Pack when you order through the custom link below. Key details:   The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavour. This is the perfect offer for anyone interested in trying all our flavours or wanting to introduce a friend to LMNT. This offer is exclusively available through VIP LMNT Partners – you won’t find this offer publicly available. This offer is available for new and returning customers. They offer refunds on all orders with no questions – you don’t even have to send it back! http://drinklmnt.com/sleep4performance

Welcome to the secont of three episodes with Jesse Cook and Dr Jonathan Charest. These episodes break down the excellent review by these two gurus. We break down the lad's recent review and much more in these episodes. Cook, J.D., Charest, J. Sleep and Performance in Professional Athletes. Curr Sleep Medicine Rep 9, 56–81 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-022-00243- Check out Jesse’s presentation at the S4P seminar in 2022 Jesse Cook: Circadian Preference, Sleep Inertia, and Running Performance: A retrospective investigation of runner performance from the 2016 London Marathon https://youtu.be/1XRWSynGmRc Jesse is pursuing a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently stands at dissertator status. Previously, he received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona (UofA). During his Senior year at the UofA, he began his Sleep research career as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Richard Bootzin's, PhD, Sleep Research Laboratory. He has affiliations as a trainee member with the Sleep Research Society, Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and World Sleep Society. He has served as the Sleep Research Society Trainee Member At-large from 2020-2021 and currently serves on the Communications Committee. Also, he has established the Sleep Research Society podcast and currently serves as the host. In his spare time, he enjoys run, biking, cooking, baking, reading, and listening to podcasts/audiobooks.   Connect with Jesse LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-cook-a89bbb154/ Researchgate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jesse-Cook-3 Twitter @sleepandsports Jonathan’s previous episode on S4P podcast Season 8, Episode 4 w Dr Jonathan Charest on travel, jet lag, fatigue & performance in the NHL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uKDv3VrFs4&t=390s Dr Jonathan Charest is the Director of Athlete Sleep Services and a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist at the Centre for Sleep & Human performance. He works to develop and optimize sleep for athletes (regional to international level). He focuses on how to optimize sleep, training and travel schedule for athletes, occasional athletes, and student-athletes.  In addition to his bachelor’s in psychology (Sherbrooke University), Jonathan completed his PhD in psychology (Laval University). He possesses expertise in behavioural sleep medicine (CBT-I), circadian rhythms disorders, as well as the specific reality of the athletic population. Jonathan has been an invited public speaker for sleep at International Conferences.  As an ex-athlete, Jonathan believes in the importance of sleep, recovery and regeneration in the performance environment and, alongside Dr Samuels and the entire team at CSHP, brings a strong commitment to athletes, coaches, and teams to deliver education, screening tools, and research-based strategies to establish healthy sleep hygiene for athletes throughout their career, and for a lifetime. Connect with Jonathan LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jonath... Twitter https://twitter.com/jocharest1?lang=en Research Gate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...   Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel. Check out our sponsor, LMNT. Click on the link to order and get a free LMNT Sample Pack when you order through the custom link below. Key details:   The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavour. This is the perfect offer for anyone interested in trying all our flavours or wanting to introduce a friend to LMNT. This offer is exclusively available through VIP LMNT Partners – you won’t find this offer publicly available. This offer is available for new and returning customers. They offer refunds on all orders with no questions – you don’t even have to send it back! http://drinklmnt.com/sleep4performance