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Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 28 - Habits.  No shaming . consistency is better than intensity. REVIEW: Cervical neck pillow. https://www.amazon.com/Shoulder-Cervical-Traction-Alignment-Chiropractic/dp/B086JP4BS4/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2ECFQD18XCQ5C&keywords=cervical+neck+traction+device&qid=1649011073&sprefix=cervical+nec%2Caps%2C508&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWV...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 27 - Continous positive air pressure (PAP) and sleep apnea.  Dr Zetoony  and Dr. Daniel Baughn discuss what sleep studies aim to identify and also what it is like to have apnea and use CPAP. Review: CPAP/AUTO CPAP.  So in 2021 there was a major recall in CPAP devices.  This recall affected PHILIPS machines but many others were affected and it seems the common demoninator w...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 26 - Mindfulness.  So this is not a new concept but in terms of sleep, the concept of mindful is very important in being "in the moment."  So a lot of the things that contribute to insomnia are thoughts that contribute to perseverating on things that happened or trying to anticipate things that may happen.  So let's learn from Dr. Baughn today about mindfuln...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 25 - We have had the time change again this year.  Despite a number of reasons to stop the fall back/spring forward, the United States continues to do this in most regions.  The problems is that our bodies and are pets don't always transition well. Product review: Body positioners - ZZOMA (https://www.zzomaosa.com/) and SLUMBERBUMP (https://www.slumberbump.com).   Bod...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 24 - Circadian Rhythm  Today's episode sound quality sounds much better.  We may have solved the problem.  It has been a while since we discussed basic human biology.  It is important to understand how the human body works. Human beings are supposed to be diurnal creatures. Product review: Consumer Reports Magazine - February 2022 - look at products that are good and...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 23 is a short mindful meditation.  We discuss how sometimes being present with the thoughts in your mind are a helpful way to get your brain to relax to get to sleep.  Listen to one such meditation.  This is a short look while Dr. Baughn guides Dr. Zetoony into "Leaves on a stream."  Product review: CBTi coach app.  This a FREE app developed by Veterans Administr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 22 - This is the last part of CBT in our first series.  The sound quality is not great with this episode.  Next episode will be better - I promise. Product review https://www.drteals.com/  We have tried other products of Dr. Teals.  It goes into the senses helping the body unwind.  Our senses hit us whether it is smell, taste, touch and this product is nice in that it is n...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 21 - Part 2 in CBTi information Probiotic Sleep -  So Good So You - We tried this probiotic that is in the refrigerator section of most grocery stores (at least in our area).  This is the link from Target:  https://www.target.com/p/so-good-so-you-sleep-honeydew-lemon-probiotic-shot-1-7-fl-oz/-/A-78718358#lnk=sametab or (http://sogoodsoyou.com).  We LOVED the taste but not...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20 - SEASON 2 is HERE! Happy 2022! Let’s start with an introduction to what CBT-I does for sleep.  Dr. Baughn (@danielbaughnphd) and Dr. Zetoony (@drzetoony) discuss what CBT-I is and how to get started.  Why is CBT-I consistently the most successful treatment for insomnia.  Let's break it down. Product Review - Massage Gun - Sharper Image Percussion Deep Tissue massa...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 19 - What a wild ride.  This is the end of the first year of podcasting for us.  Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony discuss today the roots of the podcast SLEEP TAKEOUT.  It is for sure that there is only one "first year."  This episode we review the process of converting in person lecturing that was gone for nearly a year to the podcast now.  Learning is...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE DESCRIPTION -  Why does all that we worry about happen at night?  It doesn't but that is not how it feels getting into bed awake or being awakened in the middle of the night.  This is a common problem!  Dr. Baughn and Dr. Zetoony discuss strategies to decrease worry interrupting your sleep. **REMEMBER** please rate and review our podcast.   Send us comments.  We are o...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 17 - Alcohol and Sleep EPISODE DESCRIPTION - The holiday season is upon us!  It is hard to believe that the days are shorter and the evenings and nights are longer.  Many people turn to alcohol in the evening to relax and unwind but also specifically for sleep.  This is not an ideal behavior and can have negative impacts on your sleep and general health.  Dr. Baughn and Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 16 - Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony discuss what FIRST NIGHT EFFECT is and how this comes into play when sleeping away from home.  Many people find that the first night away from home is more difficult to acclimate.  We discuss how to minimize this effect and why this occurs.  Let's make the most of your upcoming travel plans and minimize anxiety around sl...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 - Just on a little hiatus but we are not gone.  It was a very exciting summer and going into the fall, life got a little ahead of us and we have not had a chance to get together and record.  We have been planning the schedule for the next few shows and promise to work on avoiding such a long delay in the future. Today is just short update and message until our next reco...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 - Sleep and Kids It has been a long time since we have recorded together the podcast.  On today's podcast we talk about kids and sleep.  Kids across the country have returned to mostly in person education.  This is after a hybrid type of year and an ongoing COVID19 pandemic.  Dr. Daniel Baughn (#danielbaughnpdh) and Dr. Michelle Zetoony (#drzetoony) discuss sleep r...