Sleep Takeout

Send us Fan Mail S6 138 - 10 Travel Sleep Tips: Beat the First-Night Effect Without Medication Can’t sleep in hotels, vacation rentals, or unfamiliar bedrooms? These 10 medication-free travel sleep tips can help you overcome the “first-night effect” and sleep better away from home. The first-night effect happens when part of your brain remains more alert in an unfamiliar environment—almost like a...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E137 Narcolepsy Treatment Is Changing: Orexin Drugs + Sleep Strategies Narcolepsy treatment may be entering a new era. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, Dan and Michelle explore how new orexin-targeted medications could change the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 by addressing the underlying orexin, also called hypocretin, deficiency rather than managing each symptom separately....

Send us Fan Mail S6 E136 - Why Your CPAP Isn't Working: The 4 Endotypes of Apnea Explained Struggling with your CPAP machine? You’re not alone! Discover why CPAP works wonders for some, but leaves others frustrated. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, we break down the 4 unique "endotypes" of Sleep Apnea and explain the new precision medicine approach to treating it. If you've ev...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E135 - How to Beat Jet Lag in the Land of the Midnight Sun Dan and Michelle discuss how traveling across time zones to northern destinations with very long summer daylight (e.g., Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Scandinavia) can disrupt circadian rhythm cues and worsen jet lag. They explain that the brain relies heavily on light, not clocks, to set alertness and sleepiness, and offer p...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E134 - Welcome to the world of chocolate.  On the surface people believe that it is all bad but there are some benefits to sleep with chocolate.  Listen to Dr Zetoony discuss this in a short video.  Next week Dr Dan and Dr Michelle will be back together discussing summer sleep schedules and other tips for improving sleep without pills.  Theme music "Happy Days by FSM Team" cour...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E133 - On today's episode Dr Zetoony is solo and recording an episode about where to start with sleep restriction therapy (SRT).  This is a tool often used to improve sleep efficiency (how much of the time that you are in bed is spent with sleeping).  Many people spend too much time "hoping" that sleep will come and SRT is the way sleep specialists will use to tr...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E132 - Can’t Sleep? Try This Meditation for Insomnia & Racing Thoughts Can’t sleep? If you’re lying awake at night with racing thoughts, sleep anxiety, frustration, or middle-of-the-night wake-ups, this guided meditation for insomnia is designed to help you stop fighting sleep and relate to wakefulness with more calm, mindfulness, and self-compassion. In this episode of Sle...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E131 - Awake at 3AM? A Gentle Self-Compassion Meditation to Help You Sleep Awake in the middle of the night? Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stop your mind from racing? In this calming Sleep Takeout Podcast episode, you’ll be guided through a gentle mindfulness and self-compassion meditation for nighttime wakefulness. This practice is designed to help you soften the...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E130 - New FDA Pill: Weight Loss vs. Sleep Apnea (The Truth About Foundayo & GLP-1s) 🔔 Tired of your CPAP? 😴 The NEW FDA-approved weight loss pill is here, but can it actually replace your machine and cure your sleep apnea? We reveal the science. In this episode of Sleeptakeout, Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony break down everything you need to know about the ne...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E129 - Why Tonight's Sleep Actually Starts at 8:00 AM ☀️ (Circadian Rhythm Hacks) Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony dive into the mechanics of sleep pressure and the suprachiasmatic nucleus to explain why immediate morning sunlight (within 1 hour of waking) is non-negotiable for falling asleep easily tonight. You’ll learn exactly why checking your phone at 3 AM co...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E128 - END SLEEP DIVORCE with 2 Duvets (Scandinavian Trick) Sharing a bed but hating every minute? 🤬 Blanket thieves and different temperature needs are a real nightmare for sleep quality. Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony explain why a "Sleep Divorce" (sleeping in separate rooms) isn't the only option and how the Scandinavian Sleep Method can save your...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E127 - Is Your At-Home Sleep Apnea Test Lying to You? 🤥 Struggling with exhaustion and suspect sleep apnea? 😩 You're not alone! At-home tests are popular, but are they really giving you the truth? Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony break down the science and limitations of home vs. lab sleep tests, ensuring you get the right diagnosis for better sleep. Don't...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E126 - Is Your Apple Watch RUINING Your Sleep? (The Problem with Sleepmaxxing) Are you obsessed with your sleep tracker score but still waking up exhausted? Your favorite wearable might be feeding your insomnia anxiety—a condition known as Orthosomnia. In this episode, Dr. Zetoony (board-certified sleep and pulmonary stress specialist) and Dr. Baughn (clinical psychologist spec...

Send us Fan Mail Costco Visit Part 2: Food Court ‘Healthy’ Picks, Bidets, and Why Wine Hurts Sleep Dan and Michelle take listeners on Costco visit part two, exploring whether any food court items can be considered healthy for better sleep. They review menu options and calories, noting the 750-calorie chocolate cookie, 580-calorie cold brew mocha freeze, 840-calorie chicken bake, 850-calorie hot do...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep Nation Goes Mattress Shopping: Sleep Number vs Tempur-Pedic (and an $11,000 Quote) Michelle and Daniel share their “takeout” adventure after a conference, visiting Sleep Number and Ashley Furniture to test mattresses and power bases and learn about high-end sleep tech. They compare pricing, features, and sales experiences, noting Sleep Number’s customizable air “sleep system...

Send us Fan Mail Podfest 2026 Recap: AI, Networking, No Free Coffee & What’s Next for Sleep Takeout Michelle and Dan recap their experience at Podfest 2026 from their hotel-room “studio,” joking about overpriced conference coffee, a pink sock mic cover, and switching from caffeine to “mom water” for a late-night vibe. They share key takeaways: this year focused more on content strategy and how...

Send us Fan Mail Costco Pharmacy Sleep Aids: Melatonin, Antihistamines, Nasal Sprays & More (No Membership Needed) Michelle and Daniel film from Costco’s pharmacy and health/beauty aisles, highlighting that you don’t need a Costco membership to use the pharmacy and that it participates with GoodRx, with reduced rates for GLP-1s, though hours are limited. They browse products and discuss how so...

Send us Fan Mail The Sleep Trap: Detox Foot Patches, Ortho-Insomnia, and the Illusion of Control Michelle and Daniel discuss the “sleep trap,” where trying too hard to sleep and following increasingly regimented routines can worsen insomnia and anxiety. They demonstrate a detox foot patch product (including lavender and green tea versions), explain how it’s marketed to draw toxins out through the...

Send us Fan Mail How to Beat Insomnia: Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep In this episode, we dive into why your efforts to get better sleep might be backfiring and discuss effective techniques to help you achieve restful sleep. From the importance of redirection strategies to review a sleep-supportive gummy product, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone struggling with insomnia. Follow...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E119 - Podcasting at PodFest 2026: Real Talk from Our Hotel Room What really happens when podcasters hit the road? In this casual, behind-the-scenes episode, Dan and Michelle sit down in their hotel room at PodFest 2026 to catch up, reflect, and record in real time. Between conference sessions, they talk about the energy of PodFest, what it’s like creating content on the go, an...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E118 - Laughter and Sleep: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Rest In this live episode recorded at Podcast Fest, we delve into the surprising connection between laughter and sleep. We discuss how laughter can positively impact your sleep by reducing anxiety and hypervigilance. Highlighting the differences between joyful arousal and threat arousal, we offer practical tips on incor...

Send us Fan Mail Sex and Sleep: The Surprising Connection In this long-awaited episode, Dan and Michelle dive into the intriguing relationship between sex and sleep. They explore the physiological and psychological aspects of this connection, discussing hormones like oxytocin, endorphins, and prolactin, and their impact on sleep quality. Not only do they talk about the benefits of sex for enhancin...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E116 - Your New Sleep Prescription and ADHD Self Help Books In this episode, hosts Michelle and her co-host discuss a variety of topics starting with a light-hearted conversation about quirky closet items before diving deep into the intersection of ADHD and sleep. They explore how different types of medications, including those prescribed for ADHD and sleep, can affect sleep qu...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E115 - Breaking Up with OTC Sleep Aids and Tips and Tricks In this episode, Dan and Michelle discuss the challenges and strategies of weaning off over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medications. They explore the common OTC aids like diphenhydramine, alcohol, melatonin, and valerian root. Additionally, the hosts talk about the behavioral conditioning associated with sleep aids and prov...

Send us Fan Mail S6 E114 - Metabolism & Sleep - Schedule Sleep Tip Welcome back to the Sleep Takeout Podcast! In this episode, Dan and Michelle dive into the significance of sleep in regulating metabolism, especially at the start of the new year when health goals are a priority. They discuss New Year's resolutions, reading challenges, and fantasy books before delving into the main topic—h...