#82 - Exploding Head Syndrome: Exploding In The Night

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If catathrenia (Episode 30) is the parasomnia that bothers everyone except the sleeper, exploding head syndrome (EHS) is the parasomnia the only bothers the sleeper, and very much so at that. Imaging being awakened by a sound so loud and dreadful that you awaken certain that you are about to die. In this episode we will:

Define exploding head syndrome
Review the key characteristics of the parasomnia
Explore the history and legend of EHS
Examine the demographics of the disorder
Understand the incidence and age range of the parasomnia
Mention theories that might explain its underlying cause
Discuss potential treatment options

Produced by: Maeve Winter
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#82 - Exploding Head Syndrome: Exploding In The Night

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

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MP3•Episodio en casa

Define exploding head syndrome
Review the key characteristics of the parasomnia
Explore the history and legend of EHS
Examine the demographics of the disorder
Understand the incidence and age range of the parasomnia
Mention theories that might explain its underlying cause
Discuss potential treatment options

Produced by: Maeve Winter
More

Twitter: @drchriswinter
IG: @drchriwinter
Threads: @drchriswinter
Bluesky: @drchriswinter
The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child

Thanks for listening and sleep well!

149 episodios

#Fitness #Medicine #Chris Winter #Go To Sleep #Insomnia #Narcolepsy #Dreams #Circadian #Circadianrhythm #Restless #Snore #CPAP

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#147 - Idiopathic Hypersomnia: All I Wanna Do Is Wake Up In The Morning 39:10

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We have talked extensively about Type 1 and Type 2 narcolepsy on the podcast, but what about its mysterious cousin idiopathic hypersomnia (IH)? What is IH and why is it so hard to diagnose? What is its relationship with narcolepsy, and how do we treat it? In this episode we will: Define idiopathic hypersomnia Look at its incidence rate next to narcolepsy List the key characteristics that differentiate it from narcolepsy Learn the factors that make it difficult to diagnose Highlight the first FDA-approved treatment for the disorder Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#145 - Hypnic Myoclonus: Jerk Your Body 26:55

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We have all experienced it...you're sitting in bed, nodding off, and suddenly you awaken with a start feeling like you are about to fall down stairs. Hypnic myoclonus is estimated to affect as many as 60-70% of individuals, but what is it? In this episode we will: Define hypnic myoclonus, often referred to as "sleep starts" or "hypnagogic jerks" Review the symptoms of the phenomenon Speculate of the evolutionary cause Characterize individuals at the highest risk List the causes of hypnic myoclonus Discuss diagnostic and treatment options Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#144 - Missing Sleep Apnea: I Thought Someone Would Notice 42:18

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#143 - Pillow Fight 2025: Simply The Best 39:57

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Everyone loves the NCAA basketball tournament...teams colliding in a winner-take-all tournament for basketball supremacy. Haven't you ever dreamed about a similar competition between different pillows? Well dream no longer because that bedding showdown is here. Pillows are so important to our sleep, which is why I have assembled 17 of the finest to square off in a battle the likes of which have never been seen. In this episode we will: Explain the first annual Sleep Unplugged Pillow Fight tournament Touch upon how important choosing the right pillow is for sleep Breakdown the scoring system (25% Committee, 25% my blinded experience, 25% Sleep Specialist input, 10% Crowd/Social Media (Instagram) following, 10% 'Induced Fit', and 5% Packaging and Extras). Introduce the 17 competitors: Atluxe, Authenticity50, Bedgear, Cariloha, Casper, Coop, DozyBoy, Lagoon, Layla, Luxome, MVMI, Nest, Pillow Cube, Pluto, Silk & Snow, Tempurpedic, and Twilla Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#142 - Death to Daylight Saving Time: For Clock Back Move And Make It For A While 30:43

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30:43

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#141 - Light Therapy Revisited: Put on the Red Light 33:25

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#140 - Fear of The Snooze Button: Shut Me Down with a Push of Your Button 30:40

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If you pay any attention to sleep hygiene advice, you have probably heard many times that you should get up at the same time every day for optimal sleep. But does that mean you can never lounge around in bed a little in the morning? According to the Scottish, not at all. In fact, they have a term for it: hurkle-durkle. In this episode of the podcast, we will: Define "hurkle-durkle" Differentiate hurkle-durkling from bedrotting, another popular social media trend Review the factors that seem to be necessary for a proper hurkle-durkle experience Explore how this concept, applied in moderation, can be applied to our feelings of positivity or negativity about being in bed awake Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#137 - Insomnia and Vagal Nerve Stimulators: Are You Getting the Vibe? 37:47

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Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulators are often advertised as insomnia therapies, "helping you fall asleep faster" or "helping you sleep through the night. Do they work? In this Insomnia Monday episode of the podcast, we will: Introduce vagal nerve stimulators Describe the path and role of the vagus nerve Understand the role of the parasympathetic nervous system Examine the limited research on vagal nerve stimulators and sleep Understand the scale of the placebo effect in sleep/insomnia research Differentiate a statistically meaningful change in sleep/polysomnographic parameters from a "real world" meaningful change in someone struggling with insomnia List the strengths and criticisms of vagal nerve stimulators including study size and study design Learn who is the right candidate for vagal nerve stimulators Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#136 - Cancer and Sleep: Gotta Be Strong to Fight Them 29:44

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When we think about the deleterious effects of poor sleep, cardiovascular and cognitive/psychological consequences typically come first to mind. One of the less obvious and less understood effects is that of cancer which was listed as a probably carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2007. Since that time, there has been considerable efforts to understand the role plays in cancer. In this episode we will: Evaluate the original research looking at sleep and cancer risk List the cancer types commonly associated with poor/inadequate sleep Highlight studies that cast doubt on this relationship Review factors related to sleep and shift work that might influence risk Speculate on possible mechanisms that lead to carcinogenicity Touch upon steps one can take to lessen cancer risk associated with poor sleep Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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The relationship between sleep and blood glucose is a powerful one and it impacts our weight, the way we eat, and countless other health metrics. In this episode we will: Introduce the concept of glycemic control Define insulin sensitivity and how it relates to diabetes Learn why sleep deficiency increases blood sugar levels Stress the role that cortisol and growth hormone play in glucose regulation and how sleep impacts both Explore the relationship between sleep stage and glucose regulation Emphasize sleep deprivation as a negative factor in glycemic regulation Understand the common pathway of sleep disorders and blood sugar control Follow the bidirectional relationship between elevated blood glucose levels and poor sleep quality Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#134 - Sleep in Times of Catastrophe: Burn Out The Night 26:55

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While the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires continue to burn in California, firefighters and other first responders work tirelessly around the clock. What does their ability to bypass sleep for 48-60 hours mean in terms of individuals with insomnia, and what does this kind of work do to their own health? In this episode, we will: Frame the ability to temporarily derive ourselves of sleep as being a powerful tool and not necessarily a sign that sleep is bad or broken Examine the sleep of first responders, in particular firefighters Touch upon that vast number of firefighters with undiagnosed sleep disorders Think about the role sleep schedules play in their sleep and health Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#133 - Insomnia and Exercise: You Better Run 29:07

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When it comes to insomnia treatments, there probably is no better intervention than exercise. If you are not already convinced, in this episode we will: Discuss the benefits of exercise on various sleep parameters and insomnia specifically Outline the amounts of exercise that seem to make the most difference Explore the reasons why exercise might improve sleep quality and minimize the manifestations of insomnia Evaluate the types of exercise best suited to improve sleep quality Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#132 - 2024 Sleep Unplugged Awards: The Best of What's Around 34:21

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Believe it or not, but the 3rd Annual Sleep Unplugged "Sleepy" Awards are upon us again. What better way to close out the year of sleep than to recognize some truly exceptions individuals and organizations within the field of sleep. Join me as we celebrate some of the brightest stars in this podcast episode: The 2024 Sleepy Award winners are: Social Media Warrior Dr. Upneet "Neety" Chawla (@sleeping.beauty_md) Sleep Outsider Award Equinox Hotels Sleep Vanguard Organization Mattress Firm Sleep Sports Organization Los Angeles Dodgers Sleep Podcast of The Year The SRS Podcast/Dr. Jesse Cook (@sleepandsports) Best Insomnia Advice Teresa (DeNike) Power (@sleepbetternyc) Book of the Year Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome Dr. Andrew Spector (@andrewspectormd) Sleep Trend Farewell Sleepy Girl Mocktail Sleep Crusader Award Dr. Michael Grandner (@michaelgrandner) Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#131 - Sleep Apnea Surgeries: Some Greater Awakening 39:33

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For many people who have sleep apnea, they look to surgery as a means to a "greater awakening" which can at times, lead to disappointing outcomes. What exactly is meant by "sleep apnea surgery" and why doesn't everyone get it? In this episode we will: define sleep apnea and how we measure its severity discuss the adults who are most appropriate candidates look at the various ways "success" is defined with surgical outcomes [reduction in respiratory events, health outcomes, sleep measures] and how that might be at odds with how one feels after surgery touch upon bariatric as a form of sleep apnea surgery list the various procedures that target the nose/nasal cavity, jaw, tongue, and throat highlight the hypoglossal nerve stimulator/Inspire therapy and talk about patient populations that work well with this therapy Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#130 - Sleep Unplugged Book Club #2-The Sleep Apnea Hypothesis: If Everything Goes Wrong 33:47

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Sleep apnea is the bread and butter of the sleep clinic and the most common cause of excessive daytime sleepiness. But do you really know the extent to which sleep apnea can ravage your health? Is it the cause of aging? In this episode we will: Explore Brandon Peters' new book The Sleep Apnea Hypothesis Dissect his question, "Are you getting older or are you getting sleep apnea?" List the many common complaints of aging that are actually caused by sleep apnea Touch on the many obvious sleep complaints and not so obvious complaints linked to sleep apnea Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#129 - How to Take The Perfect Nap: Lay Your Weary Head to Rest 37:57

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We started a dialogue about napping way back in episode 17. The napping discussion continues. In this episode, we will: Discuss reasons for napping Revisit the current literature around performance Look at new research on napping and cognition and memory Reexamine the research on nap length and performance List the components of a perfect nap environment Touch upon the potential negatives associated with napping Conclude by looking at napping and cardiovascular risk as well as risk for dementia Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#128 - How To Stop Taking Sleeping Pills: I Can Never Stop, I Can Never Quit 41:19

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Insomnia treatment often involves pills and when those pills fail to solve the problem (or even if them seem to help) the desire to discontinue the pills may arise. In this episode we will: Discuss the overall theory of sleeping pills Highlight the use of Trazodone as a sleeping aid Walk through strategies and useful ways to discontinue sleeping pills Explain why individuals wean oof of medications Touch upon the dangers and risks of discontinuing sleeping pills Explore why discontinuing medications is difficult Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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The Sleep Unplugged podcast is back to solve your holiday shopping dilemmas with some of my favorite sleep product companies. In this episode, we will explore a host of sleep-themed gift ideas and product recommendations. In this episode, we will feature the following products: GroundingWell grounding/earthing products Beadgear pillows and linens Bearaby weighted blankets and unique pillows Boka nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste Dore and Rose mulberry silk sleep mask Loop Dream earplugs for sleep Luminette 3 light therapy glasses Lunya washable silk pajamas Mattress Firm king bed for queen price QuietLab anti-snoring mouthpiece Rematee anti-snoring belt Ryze mushroom coffee and hot chocolate mix Sleeper Hold travel pillow Swanwick blue-blocking glasses and lighting solutions The Sleep Solution/The Rested Child books Yogasleep Dohm Nova noise machine and Rohm+ travel noise machine and speaker zDen personal/pet sleep environment Zzzquil breathing strips Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#126 - Sleep and Air Travel: Go For a Ride In The Sky 33:46

hace 22 weeks33:46

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With the holidays fast approaching, many will take to the skies bound for destinations all over the world. Sleeping on a plane can be the difference between a pleasant Thanksgiving event and a contentious meal ending in frustration. Being prepared to sleep on a plane is an artform. In this episode we will: Discuss the ins and outs of seat selection Go through a comprehensive list of items to help with sleep on a plane List some strategies for hitting the ground running when you arrive Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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There is a complicated relationship between sleep and weight, and it's worth unpacking this to some degree. In this episode we will: Look at the data on weight loss in sleep apnea patients and how it impacts disease state Review the reverse situation of how CPAP therapy affects short and long-term patient weight Understand the consensus opinion about sleep deprivation and weight gain Sort through the different data on weight gain and one theory about the mixed results Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#124 - Grief and Sleep: Won't You Stop and Remember Me? 28:24

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Grief is a both a common cause of acute insomnia and a massive perpetuating factor of chronic insomnia. The relationship between grief and insomnia/sleep is complex and bidirectional. In this episode we will: Outline the relationship between grief and sleep and how it acts as a causative factor Discuss how long-term insomnia can lead to complex grief Differentiate different grief subsets: late life spousal bereavement, complex grief, parental grief Follow patterns of grief: resilient, recovering, and chronic Evaluate the treatment of insomnia as a means to combat chronic grief Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#123 - Fear of the Dark: There's No Need To Be Afraid 31:19

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Fear of the dark is a common phobia seen in children that can greatly affect their sleep. In this episode we will: define fear of the dark differentiate between nyctophobia (fear of the night), scotophobia (fear of the dark/what the dark could be hiding), or lygophobia (fear of twilight) describe the ages that it commonly presents, peaks, and disappears list some causes of fear of the dark understand why there may be an evolutionary cause for the disorder discuss treatments aimed at minimizing fear of the dark and its impact on sleep Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#122 - Bedwetting/Enuresis: Golden Slumbers 32:48

hace 26 weeks32:48

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We have touched upon bedwetting in several episodes, but we have never dedicated an entire episode to the topic. In this episode, we will: define enuresis/bedwetting differential between primary and secondary enuresis discuss the differences between monosymptomatic and non-monosymptomatic enuresis uncover the risk factors for enuresis list the causes of the disorder review the treatments for enuresis touch upon adult enuresis Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#121 - Hurricanes, Climate, and Sleep: It Is Time For Stormy Weather 28:59

hace 27 weeks28:59

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Climate change is not only a growing threat to our planetary survival, but it is also a major player in the health and safety of people everywhere. Our sleep health does not escape the widening reach of global climate consequences. In this episode we will: Discuss the research linking climate change to sleep and sleep inequalities Focus on research linking the threat of hurricanes to declining sleep quality and quantity in adults and children Understand that the sleep risk extends well beyond the acute weather disaster Recognize that the threat extends to first responders and workers at all levels who deal with climate crises Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#120 - Sleepmaxxing: Broke The Limit 28:46

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Up until recently, getting more sleep was not exactly cool and absolutely not something to brag about. Gen Z may be changing that perception on social medial as they brag about getting more sleep, better sleep, and pushing the concept of sleep perfection to the "max." In this week's episode, we will: Highlight Kate Lindsay's September 8, 2024 New York Times article entitled How The Pursuit of Perfect Sleep Can Backfire Define "sleepmaxxing" Discuss the pros of celebrating more/better sleep publicly Relate this movement to the term orthosomnia Understand why this movement could have very negative implications for the insomnia community Consider where our optimal placement on the sleep spectrum should be Produced by: Maeve Winter More Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!…

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#119 - Media and Sleep Product Ratings: You Look Like You’re The Best 27:57

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