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The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.
603: The science of sleep, sex, & sharing a bed | Wendy Troxel, Ph.D.
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55 minutes
4 months ago
603: The science of sleep, sex, & sharing a bed | Wendy Troxel, Ph.D.
“ Sleep is really foundational to those core building blocks of a healthy relationship,” explains Wendy Troxel, Ph.D.
Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, joins us to unpack the powerful—and often overlooked—role of sleep in our lives, from its impact on sexual health and menopause to relationships, wearables, and beyond:
- Sleep & healthspan (~1:10)
- The role of sleep in relationships (~4:00)
- Sleep & sexual health (~8:08)
- Subjective vs. objective sleep scores (~12:10)
- Oxytocin & physical touch (~14:30)
- Sleep recommendations (~16:00)
- Menopause & sleep (~18:15)
- Optimal sleep etiquette (~21:05)
- Scheduling your worry (~23:12)
- Improving sleep quality during menopause (~25:50)
- The role of wearables (~33:15)
- Statistics to prioritize for sleep quality (~38:10)
- Improving HRV (~43:00)
- The future of sleep science (~47:10)
- Teens & sleep schedules (~49:55)
Referenced in the episode:
- Follow Troxel on Instagram (@sharingthecovers)
- Pick up her book, Sharing the Covers
- Watch her TED talk on teenagers & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Zj_InJ4BQ)
- Watch her TED talk on couples & sleep (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ntoFtZK6A)
- Check out her website (https://www.wendytroxel.com/)
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The mindbodygreen Podcast
The mindbodygreen podcast explores the infinite possibilities of health & well-being. Hosted by founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob, each episode features a thought-provoking interview with a leader in the health space. Whether you’re thinking about changing what’s on your plate, how you move, or how you think, these conversations are sure to offer solutions in whole-body health.
