Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor
This podcast focuses on improving sleep quality, guided by sleep expert Dr. Michael J. Breus. Each episode blends scientific research, personal stories, and practical tips to help listeners tackle common sleep challenges. Topics range from menopause-related sleep issues and children's naps to evaluating sleep supplements. The show features expert guests and is produced by Lemonada Media in partnership with Sleep Doctor.
Episodes
Sleep Gadgets, DIY Remedies, and Must-Haves
Dr. Michael J. Breus shares his personal favorite sleep gadgets, DIY hacks, and travel essentials, organized around your five senses. From sleep masks and smart earbuds to weighted blankets and a bed-cooling system, sneak a peek at what The Sleep Doctor uses each night. Plus, he gives an honest breakdown of the four most popular sleep trackers (Oura Ring, Apple Watch, Whoop, Garmin).
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The Science of Dreams, Insomnia & Athletic Recovery with Dr. Michael Grandner
Dr. Michael Breus sits down with sleep researcher Dr. Michael Grandner (University of Arizona) to explore the hidden links between sleep and athletic performance. They also unpack the latest science around dreams, and how the brain sorts and processes memories during sleep. Plus, Dr. Grandner offers a clear clinical definition of insomnia (and why CBT-I beats sleeping pills), and reveals surprisin
Forget What You Learned About Sleep Training with Dr. Rafael Pelayo
Dr. Michael J. Breus talks with Stanford sleep specialist Dr. Rafael Pelayo, author of How to Sleep, in a "grand rounds" style conversation that spans kids' sleep from babies to teenagers. Dr. Pelayo explains why parents should agree on a sleep and feeding plan early, how to spot pediatric sleep apnea, and why he's skeptical of melatonin and other supplements for kids. He also makes the case for l
Turn Your Bedroom into a Blue Zone with Dan Buettner
Dr. Michael J. Breus sits down with Blue Zones explorer and Netflix host Dan Buettner to uncover what the healthiest, longest-lived people on Earth can teach us about sleep. Discover why centenarians often sleep in two segments, how napping 20+ minutes at least five days a week is linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk, and how to turn your bedroom into a Blue Zone with the right light, sound
Why Sleeping Apart Might Save Your Marriage with Dr. Wendy Troxel
Is sleeping in separate beds a red flag for your relationship — or could it save it? Dr. Michael Breus talks with clinical psychologist and sleep scientist Dr. Wendy Troxel, author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep, about why the modern assumption that intimacy requires sharing a bed doesn't hold up. They cover the stigma around snoring and sleep apnea testing, how mismat
Morning Habits to Rewire Your Brain with Jim Kwik
Ever wonder what your brain is actually doing while you sleep? In this episode, Dr. Michael Breus sits down with legendary brain coach Jim Kwik — who also happens to be his former sleep patient — to break down the powerful link between sleep and brain performance. Jim opens up about his childhood brain injury, years of severe sleep deprivation, and the surgery that changed his life after being dia
Know Your Chronotype, Own Your Day
In this solo episode, Dr. Michael J. Breus dives deep into chronotypes — the individual biological patterns that determine when we naturally wake, sleep, and perform at our best. He explains the science behind sleep drive and circadian rhythm, then breaks down his four chronotype categories: Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins — the last being his own addition to the traditional three-category mode
The Sleep Anxiety Fix No One Talks About with Mollie Eastman
Dr. Michael J. Breus sits down with Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is a Skill, to explore the connection between anxiety and sleep. Mollie shares her personal journey from debilitating sleep anxiety and acute insomnia—rooted in a chaotic upbringing and years of benzodiazepine use—to discovering alternative paths to rest and healing like psychedelics and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Inso
Eat This Before Bed For Great Sleep with Mona Sharma
What if getting better sleep was as simple as the last meal you ate before bed? In a lot of ways, it is! Dr. Michael J. Breus speaks with celebrity nutritionist Mona Sharma about when to eat dinner based on your bedtime, the best meals to set you up for sleep success, and what to do when that inevitable sweet tooth emerges.
Learn more about Mona Sharma at monasharma.com and follow her on Youtub
Why Menopause Destroys Your Sleep — And How to Fix It with Dr. Vonda Wright
Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry,
Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor (Official Trailer)
Better sleep changes everything—and this podcast is here to help you get it.
Join Dr. Michael J. Breus, The Sleep Doctor, and expert guests as they separate sleep fact from fiction, unpack the science behind how we sleep, and share practical advice you can actually use. From insomnia and sleep apnea to toddler sleep struggles, supplements, and those frustrating 3 a.m. wakeups, no topic is off lim
