Health

A Better Night's Sleep

Podcast by Defense Health Agency

Episodes

15 episodes

Ep 22 Pain Management

Learn about how chronic pain can interfere with sleep (and what to do about it) with special guest CPT Tracy Beegen (host of the Living Beyo...

00:11:42Nov 19, 2019

Ep 21 Waking in the Night or Early Morning

Our #1 listener question is: “Why do I wake up in the middle of the night and how can I get back to sleep?” Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn...

00:16:52Nov 11, 2019

Ep 20 Sleep Paralysis

20 Sleep Paralysis Dr. Olin returns to talk about sleep paralysis with Dr. Julie Kinn. The views expressed in this presentation are those of...

00:12:27Nov 4, 2019

Ep 19 Travel and Jetlag

Special guest LT COL Jacob Collen joins Dr. Julie Kinn to help you strategize how to get the best sleep when travelling. The views expressed...

00:09:47Oct 28, 2019

Ep 18 Getting to Sleep and Staying Asleep

Get tips from experts on overcoming the great struggle: how to get to sleep! The views expressed in this presentation are those of the prese...

00:11:25Nov 1, 2018

Ep 17 More on Apneas: CPAP Fit, Travel, Surgery

COL Brian Robertson and Dr. Julie Kinn answer listener questions about sleep apnea and using CPAP machines. Learn about "breath juice" issue...

00:14:15Oct 17, 2018

Ep 16 Nighttime Awakening and Age-Related Issues

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn answer listener questions on preventing nighttime awakenings and on age-related sleep issues. The views expr...

00:10:27Sep 26, 2018

Ep 15 Shift Work, Night Work, and Odd Sleep Schedules

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn respond to a listener question about preparing for shift work, night work, and unusual schedules. The views...

00:11:42Sep 12, 2018

Ep 14 Sleepwalking, Sexsomnia, Sleep Eating and other Parasomnias

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the D...

00:12:54Aug 29, 2018

Ep 13 Allergies, Reflux, and Sleep

COL Brian Robertson (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) tells Dr. Julie Kinn how allergies and reflux affect sleep and insomnia....

00:15:59Aug 15, 2018

Ep 12 Childhood and Adolescent Sleep Tips

COL Brian Robertson (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) and Dr. Julie Kinn discuss how sleep changes throughout childhood and wha...

00:16:47Aug 1, 2018

Season Break Announcement

Thank you for your support of season one of the “A Better Night’s Sleep” podcast. We’re looking forward to bringing you season two in August...

00:00:47Jun 29, 2018

Ep 11 Listener Questions (Snooze, mattresses, naps, apneas)

Dr. Jon Olin answers your questions! Hear his advice on the snooze button, naps, sleep apnea, best sleeping positions, and tips for buying a...

00:10:24Jun 21, 2018

Ep 10 Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)Symptoms and Treatment

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn talk about Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and how it affects sleep. Jon describes the current research on RLS,...

00:10:36Jun 6, 2018

Ep 9 Narcolepsy

Jon breaks down the myths and truths of narcolepsy, including how common it is, symptoms, and what it can look like in military service memb...

00:14:18May 23, 2018