613: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Sleep with Dr. Sujay Kansagra

Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and we need good sleep quality as well, which means cycling through light, deep, and REM phases. While sleeping is the most natural of all human behaviors, many of us continue to struggle for a variety of reasons, including stress, anxiety, hormonal changes, and more. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor whose work is focused on improving sleep for kids and adults.

Listen and learn:

  • Sleep hygiene 101 
  • deal sleeping positions
  • Kid vs. adult sleep - what changes?
  • How to know when you need medical help

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Sujay Kansagra specializes in sleep medicine. He is Director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and author of a number of books, including My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Guide for the Sleep-Deprived Parent.

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