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Sleep Talk is the place to get quality, evidence-based information on sleep and sleep disorders from experts in the field. Each month Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnin...
For many people, COVID-19 isn't just about the acute illness. Once the acute symptoms have settled they are left with ongoing fatigue and a...
With daylight saving time ending this weekend in Australia, is it time to re-consider daylight saving? Prof Till Roenneberg discusses the pr...
Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation talks about World Sleep Day and promoting healthy sleep. This year's theme for World Slee...
Sleep problems are a common symptom for people with borderline personality disorder. Symptoms include insomnia, excessive sleepiness and fat...
Sleeping well requires more than just laying down at night. Many broader factors impact on sleep such as working hours, the neighbourhood we...
People who have perfectionistic behaviours are at higher risk of developing sleep problems. Why is this the case and what can be done about...
Lucid dreaming has come in to popular culture in recent years, and may provide a way of managing nightmares and distressing dreams in the fu...
Are you constantly exhausted? Do you find it hard to concentrate and take in what you read? Do you have symptoms of poor sleep? You may have...
Suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in Australia and the largest cause of productive life years lost. To understand how we...
How does lighting impact on sleep and health? Is it really a big deal? To understand the interaction between lighting, sleep and health we s...
At times it can be hard to tell whether you have gone to sleep or not, or how much you have slept. This can be a particular problem for peop...
The current pandemic is affecting people around the world and having a significant impact on their sleep. We discuss changes in sleep seen d...
Pregnancy can be a challenging time, particularly for women with sleep disorders such as narcolepsy who rely on medications to manage sympto...
Healthcare workers often have to work shifts that can incorporate long hours and working at times they would normally be sleeping. This can...
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers, like many shift-workers, face significant problems with sleep and mental and physical health. To discuss the...
During times of uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, sleep can be challenging. To help with sleep during this time, we discus...
Many people experience trauma in their lives, and a significant proportion develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Traumatic experien...
Why do teenagers have trouble with sleep? What can be done about it? To help answer these questions we talk with Assoc Prof Margot Davey, Di...
When the weather gets warm it can be harder to sleep. But what does the heat actually do to sleep and what can be done to help sleep better...
What is social time and what happens when it is out of sync with sun time and our own internal time? Daylight saving time is an example of s...
Medicinal cannabinoids are being increasingly prescribed for a range of conditions including sleep. Do cannabinoids help sleep? How are they...
Tracking sleep over time can give helpful insights into sleep patterns and ways of improving sleep. This month we discuss the latest technol...
Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2019 meeting in Sydney. For our monthly in-depth podcast Sleep Talk, go to SleepHub.com.au , subscribe...
What is sleep hygiene? Does it work? Can we be too careful about sleep? We discuss the pros and cons of sleep hygiene and put its role in pe...
Is sharing a bed with a partner good for sleep? On one level partners can be noisy, move around and be the cause of sleep disruption. But on...
Alcohol is commonly used as a sleep aid, but does it really help sleep? We talk with Dr Rowan Ogeil about the impact of alcohol on sleep as...
Hear the latest updates on sleep research from the Sleep 2019 meeting. In this episode we talk with Dr Simon Frenkel about the latest resear...
How does what we eat impact on sleep? What foods or types of diet can help with sleep? To help decipher this complex area we talk to Assoc P...
When we eat may be just as important as what we eat for managing obesity and health. We talk to Dr Gerda Pot , Nutritionist from the Louis B...
Is it really normal to sleep for 8 hours undisturbed each night, or is that just an unrealistic expectation? We talk to Darian Leader, autho...
Menopause is a time of significant changes in sleep, as well as a range of other symptoms. Why does this occur and how can symptoms be addre...
Sleep problems are common in pregnancy and change as pregnancy evolves. What happens to sleep during pregnancy? What is the best way to deal...
Symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and sleepiness are common in chronic fatigue syndrome. How can these symptoms be addressed and sleep improved...
Are naps a good idea? How long should naps be? How can you get better at napping? Listen to this episode of Sleep Talk as we tackle these qu...
What are the common sleeping pills used for insomnia? When should they be used and what should you look out for when using sleeping pills? W...
How is sleepiness measured? Can sleepiness from different causes be differentiated? What new tools are being developed? These are questions...
What changes in sleep are seen in depression? Is the sleepiness seen in people with depression different from other forms of sleepiness? Wha...
What really is the relationship between light, the circadian rhythm and mood? How might modern anti-depressants alter that relationship? We...
Highlights from the Sleep Down Under 2018 meeting in Brisbane. Topics highlighted are narcolepsy, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep h...
Interested in the latest research on sleep discussed by world experts? Check out this update from the Sleep 2018 meeting in Baltimore. With...
Sleep problems are very common in people with traumatic brain injury and not just after severe injuries. Recent research from Monash Univers...
Sleep and work patterns can impact on cancer risk as well as the response to cancer treatments. In this episode we talk to Assistant Profess...
Sleep problems are very common in people with cancer, both during and after treatment. In addition to insomnia and sleep disturbance, other...
Having trouble with sleep is not just about what you do at night. How you think and behave during the day impacts on sleep and can result in...
Understanding sleep beliefs and behaviours in different cultures can help better understand your own beliefs about sleep, and in turn change...
Why do people get jet lag, and what can be done to reduce the effects of jet lag? In this episode, hear what Qantas is doing to help their p...
What does economics have to do with sleep? A lot it turns out. Inadequate sleep is a major cause of ill health and loss of productivity in m...
Children with severe developmental disabilities or autism often have difficulty with sleep which can not only impact on their sleep, but aff...
Sleep apnea is common and can cause significant symptoms. But how can it be treated and how do you decide what treatment to use? Historicall...
Many people are seen to have snoring and periods of stopping breathing during sleep. This is sleep apnea and it's very common. But does ever...