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Sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather joins Matt today for a fascinating discussion about insomnia's frustrating reality: trying to force sleep backfires; sleep arrives naturally. Dr. Prather highlights a surprising starting point: forget focusing on bedtime, prioritize a consistent wake-up time, even weekends. Noting that this anchors your internal clock and builds essential sleep pressure (the 'balloon'), he also cautions that sleeping in after a bad night disrupts this cycle. After touching on societal factors impacting sleep, the conversation shifts to managing the mental side—the stress and anxiety creating that 'tired but wired' state. Dr. Prather shares practical techniques: daytime micro-breaks, breathing exercises, and scheduling worry time to keep thoughts from hijacking the night. Listeners learn how the bedroom can become a trigger for wakefulness and how stimulus control (getting out of bed when not sleeping) breaks that association. Finally, they cover Time-in-Bed Restriction: deliberately spending less time in bed can paradoxically consolidate sleep by intensifying sleep drive, building confidence. This episode offers tools not for nightly success, but for improving sleep on average and reducing panic over occasional bad nights.Please note that Matt is not a medical doctor, and none of the content in this podcast should be considered medical advice in any way, shape, or form, nor prescriptive in any way.One of our sponsors this week is the biochemical electrolyte drink company LMNT, and they are very kindly offering eight free sample packs when you purchase any one of their orders at drinklmnt.com/mattwalker. LMNT is an electrolyte sports drink that I can get behind - it's created from the basis of science, and it has no sugar, no coloring, and no artificial ingredients – all qualities that are so important to maintaining your blood biochemical balance. And now their new Lemonade Salt is squeezing onto the scene Tuesday, May 20th! This limited-time flavor is here to keep you at your best all summer long, and, just like summer, it's here for a good time, not a long time, so stock up while supplies last! If you want to give Lemonade Salt or any of the fantastic LMNT flavors a try, just head on over to drinklmnt.com/mattwalker and get your free Sample Pack with your first purchase.Matt will be the first to tell you that launching his sleep-related merchandise sales was incredibly smooth, thanks to our new sponsor Shopify and their integrated sales and inventory system. And now, just for you,  Shopify is generously offering an exclusive trial at shopify.com/mattwalker. Whether it's online or in-person sales, Shopify simplifies it all. So, be sure to stop in at shopify.com/mattwalker to start your exclusive journey now!Having personally used and purchased AG1 for over four years, Matt encourages you to try the new AG1 Next Gen formula with upgraded probiotics plus additional vitamins and minerals. Backed by 4 human clinical trials demonstrating a boost in healthy gut bacteria, AG1 continuously adapts to the latest science. Subscribe today and receive a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 welcome kit, and 5 upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. Visit drinkag1.com/mattwalker to learn more and get started on your health journey.As always, if you have thoughts or feedback you'd like to share, please reach out to Matt on Instagram.Matt: Instagram @drmattwalker or on X @sleepdiplomatYouTube https://www.

Nous savons tous que mal dormir nous rend fatigués, irritables, moins concentrés. Mais les effets du manque de sommeil vont bien au-delà : il perturbe en profondeur notre système immunitaire. En clair, moins vous dormez, plus vous tombez malade.Le lien entre sommeil et immunité est aujourd'hui solidement établi par la science. Une étude emblématique menée en 2009 par le Dr Aric Prather, chercheur à l'Université de Californie à San Francisco, l'a prouvé de façon spectaculaire. L'équipe a suivi 164 volontaires en bonne santé, dont elle a surveillé la durée de sommeil pendant une semaine. Ensuite, ces personnes ont été délibérément exposées au virus du rhume. Résultat ? Ceux qui dormaient moins de 6 heures par nuit étaient quatre fois plus susceptibles d'attraper le virus que ceux qui dormaient plus de 7 heures. Et ce, indépendamment de leur âge, de leur poids, ou de leurs habitudes de vie.Mais pourquoi ce lien aussi fort ? Le sommeil joue un rôle clé dans la régulation des cytokines, ces protéines qui orchestrent les réponses immunitaires. Certaines cytokines sont pro-inflammatoires (elles déclenchent la réponse face à un pathogène), d'autres sont anti-inflammatoires (elles apaisent le système une fois le danger passé). Le manque de sommeil déséquilibre cette régulation : il réduit la production de cytokines protectrices et augmente l'inflammation chronique, ce qui affaiblit la réponse face aux infections.Autre impact majeur : le sommeil influence directement l'activité des lymphocytes T, ces cellules immunitaires chargées de repérer et de détruire les cellules infectées. Des travaux publiés en 2019 dans Journal of Experimental Medicine ont montré que pendant le sommeil, les récepteurs d'adhésion des lymphocytes T sont plus actifs, ce qui leur permet de mieux se fixer aux cellules infectées. En privant l'organisme de sommeil, on réduit donc son efficacité à combattre les virus.Enfin, la privation chronique de sommeil dérègle aussi la production de mélatonine (hormone du sommeil), qui joue un rôle indirect mais réel dans la modulation immunitaire. Résultat : un organisme fatigué devient un terrain vulnérable aux maladies, aux infections, et même à certaines inflammations chroniques.En résumé, bien dormir n'est pas un luxe, c'est une stratégie de défense naturelle. Le sommeil renforce nos défenses, répare notre corps, et garde notre système immunitaire en alerte. Veiller trop tard, accumuler les nuits courtes ou sacrifier son repos a donc un prix… parfois payé en jours de fièvre ou en rhumes à répétition. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On today's episode of Death Clock, host Brent Franson speaks with Dr. Aric Prather, a professor at UCSF, clinical psychologist, and author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. Dr. Prather unpacks the critical relationship between sleep and stress, explaining how poor sleep increases stress sensitivity and creates a vicious cycle that can degrade long-term health. They also discuss the latest in sleep research, including wearables like the Oura Ring and Eight Sleep, and how these tools can help—or hinder—our understanding of rest. They also explore the role of diet, nighttime routines, and the often-overlooked psychological aspect of sleep perception. Whether you struggle with insomnia, want to optimize your rest, or are simply curious about the science of sleep and longevity, this episode provides helpful insights from one of the leading experts in the field. Hope you enjoy.

For years, mattresses and pillows carried a warning tag that said “Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. Although they have softened the language a bit, there is still a warning. So why does anyone care if you remove the tag on your own pillow? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.livescience.com/33039-why-do-mattresses-have-do-not-remove-tags.html As important and natural as sleep is, it is a problem for almost everyone to either fall asleep or stay asleep at least some of the time. Fortunately, sleep is something that has been studied a lot. Joining me to share the latest research on how to improve your sleep is Aric Prather, a world renowned sleep scientist and author of the book The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest (https://amzn.to/3OKZWC7). You may think you have heard all the sleep advice there is, but I assure you, you haven't heard all of what Aric has to say. Listen and you could find yourself sleeping much better tonight.  What makes someone assertive? Generally, those are the people who seem to know what they want and are able to communicate it clearly. Most of us have been in situations where we wish we were more assertive and said what was really on our mind, but we just weren't able to do it. Here with some advice for everyone who would like to be more assertive is Randy Paterson author of The Assertiveness Handbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships (https://amzn.to/3GNDJ4C).  Seldom does an employee complain that they get too much praise and recognition from their boss. The complaint is usually just the opposite. Yet if an employer is smart, he or she might want to be freer with praise and accolades for their workers when it deserved. Listen as I explain the benefits compliments and positive feedback for both employees and employers. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0048174 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! INDEED:  Get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING  Support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast.  Terms & conditions apply. AURA: Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code SOMETHING at checkout! SHOPIFY:  Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at https://Shopify.com/sysk . Go to SHOPIFY.com/sysk to grow your business – no matter what stage you're in! MINT MOBILE: Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at https://MintMobile.com/something! $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.).  New customers on first 3 month plan only. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. HERS: Hers is changing women's healthcare by providing access to GLP-1 weekly injections with the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as oral medication kits. Start your free online visit today at https://forhers.com/sysk DELL: It's your last chance to snag Dell Technologies' lowest prices of the year before the holidays! If you've been waiting for an AI-ready PC, this is their biggest sale of the year! Shop now at https://Dell.com/deals PROGRESSIVE: The Name Your Price tool from Progressive can help you save on car insurance! You just tell Progressive what you want to pay and get options within your budget. Try it today at https://Progressive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brigitte Quinn opened a Thursday Halloween-style “Newsline” with a chat with Dr. Aric Prather, a sleep expert and clinical and health psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco, on changes in sleep patterns and sleeping conditions with the time change coming this weekend (00:00). Also joining the program was Katie Wheeler, the Choices Manager in the Aging Answers Department at the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging in Bridgeport, who talked about Medicare, its programs, and answered listener questions as well! (17:39) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

“Broad-spectrum light exposure is the strongest and best kept secret for good quality sleep," says Jade Wu, Ph.D. Jade, a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine psychologist, joins us to discuss how to solve every sleep issue, plus: - Jade's sleep hygiene tips (~00:41) - How to know if you have sleep apnea (~02:20) - How many people actually have insomnia (~07:45) - What to do if you can't fall asleep (~09:47) - What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night (~13:38) - How performance anxiety relates to sleep (~17:30) - Jade's research on CBT, sleep & cardiovascular health (~18:16) - How to nap responsibly (~21:32) - How to define quality of sleep (~26:21) - How air quality impacts your sleep (~32:28) - Time in nature & sleep quality (~37:14) - Jade's POV on daylight savings (~39:50) - Why we should pay more attention to nightmares (~42:39) - The best types of white noise for sleep (~44:46) - Why sleep regularity is more important than duration (~47:08) Visit mindbodygreen.com/SLEEP25 and use code SLEEP25 to get 25% off sleep support+. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Referenced in the episode: - Jade's book, Hello Sleep  - SnoreLab - mbg Podcast episode #453, with Aric Prather, Ph.D. - Sign up for Jade's SleepRight study - Follow Jade on Audible - A study on the importance of sleep regularity We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like you barely slept even after a full night in bed? You're not alone. Sleep expert Dr. Christopher Winter reveals the truth about the perception gap between how we think we're sleeping and reality. Discover science-backed techniques to get better rest, change your mindset around sleep, and stop obsessing over routines. Dr. Winter shares insights from his book The Sleep Solution and busts myths around optimal sleep needs. Learn how to ditch the anxiety around sleep and become the well-rested person you aspire to be. This candid conversation provides practical steps anyone can take to transform their relationship with sleep.You can find Chris at: Website | Instagram | Sleep Unplugged podcast | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Aric Prather about the fundamentals of sleep hygiene.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by Dr. Aric Prather. Aric is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He co-directs the UCSF Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center, is the Interim Director for the UCSF Center for Health and Community, and serves as a clinician at the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. He is also the author of The Sleep Prescription, a book that offers a simple yet powerful plan to improve your sleep in seven days. Kristen and Aric will discuss the AME Research Center (2:39), sleep impacting immune function (5:37), the connection between sleep and metabolic health (13:13), restrictive eating windows and sleep (19:51), The Sleep Prescription (25:25), labeling the worry (37:38), debunking sleep myths (42:11).Resources:Dr. Prather's Website The AME Research Center Support the show

Wearable devices are all the rage when it comes to tracking our sleep, but how effective are they? And what does the data really say about us? Dr. Aric Prather dives in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that about 1 in 3 Americans struggle with sleep. The problems are wide-ranging, including trouble falling or staying asleep or just not feeling rested each morning. We speak with sleep expert, Dr. Aric Prather about what the latest research shows us is the best way to improve sleep. In many cases, these recommendations are focused on setting good habits, retraining the brain, and checking off some items that can help aid slumber in the bedroom. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/tossing-turning-each-night-how-you-may-be-sabotaging-your-sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sleep is fundamental to our survival. It's kind of like oxygen, yet most of us don't view these essential functions through the same lens. In order to perform at our best, live long & healthy lives, and to explore our potential… we have to put the same value on sleeping that we do breathing. Lucky for us, our guest today does exactly that - Dr. Aric Prather is a renowned professor, sleep scientist, clinical psychologist, and head of one of the world's most successful sleep clinics at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Aric's expertise lies in the fascinating world of sleep and its effects on our health and emotions.In his latest book, "The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest," Aric offers a simple yet powerful plan to transform your sleep in just one week. Beyond the typical solutions, he shares surprisingly simple yet deeply effective techniques that will guide you in embracing the magic of restorative sleep.In this conversation, you'll hear about why sleep starts the moment you wake up; how sex plays a role in the quality of your sleep; the psychology of building habits around sleep; the ideal length for a nap; and so much more. Whether you are someone for whom sleep seems elusive or you're just trying to fine tune your sleep from “good” to “great”, Aric's insights will guide you to that restful state where your body effortlessly does what it was built to do: sleep well.-----You can WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is chocked full of so much great advice from Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best RestYou may be surprised at how many traditional sleep "solutions" Dr. Prather debunks or suggests you look at a whole new way, while giving very doable, commonsense suggestions to help you get your best sleep ever.You're not going to find deep scientific concepts in this episode, but doable, wondrous bite-size tips that may unlock perfect, restful sleepHow our society's view on busyness and productiveness is hurting our sleepHow research shows we are the better version of ourself if we get restful, regenerative sleepHealth problems that are shown to result from inadequate sleepAdded sleep difficulties for menopausal womenHow depression and insomnia are interlinkedThe most common stimulant used by people around the world and why it's a big challengeThe half-life of caffeine as a stimulant and how long it is in your body, impacting your sleepIs there a hereditary variability to how well we metabolize caffeine?How hyper-vigilance impacts our sleepDebunking melatonin as a silver bullet for sleep (how clinical trials rank it similar to a placebo)Debunking blue light glasses as a silver bullet for sleepWhy it's more important to consider the content we're consuming than worry about the blue lightHow our body craves predicability and how regulation helps the brain make its best choices#1 tip for improving our homeostatic sleep drive & why it mattersThe worst thing to tell someone who has trouble sleepingCan naps help us sleep better?Ideal length for a napIs there a way to avoid waking up at night?Is it detrimental to use the snooze button in the morning? How to know.Magnesium and sleepWhat to do about a snoring spouseThis Episode Sponsored by:Redmond Real Salt Use code SWEETSALT for 15% off everything!See Michelle's top picks & more: Soulyrested.com/salt Buy the book:on Amazon: The Sleep Prescriptionto support local small bookstores: The Sleep Prescription   

Necesitamos dormir para sobrevivir. Es tan esencial como la comida, el agua y el oxígeno. Entonces, ¿por qué es tan difícil algo que debería ser natural, instintivo y automático? El Dr. Aric Prather, renombrado científico del sueño, estudia el sueño para ganarse la vida y lo primero -y más importante- que nos dice es que todos, sin quererlo, obstaculizamos nuestro propio sueño. En este libro, comparte sus soluciones más poderosas para lograr un sueño reparador y de buena calidad en sólo siete días.Si te ha gustado el episodio, puedes encontrar mis libros en Amazon:Libro 1: Libre, saludable y felizLibro 2: 31 días para mejorar tu vidaLibro 3: Minimalismo para gente normal

We all have those moments, maybe even days, months, years, some of us, maybe even decades of our lives where our minds just won't stop racing. We get caught up in this whirlwind of thoughts and anxieties, wary stories, just rehashing the past, forecasting the future, and all too often imagining these worst-case stories or scenarios and we just can't let them go.Yes, we are talking about overthinking, and today we are going to unravel this interesting, complicated, sometimes messy mental pattern and share with you a set of science-back strategies, a sort of an overthinking ultimate toolkit to help you stop overthinking and start taking action to become more present in your life. More focused on what matters, more engaged with those around you because you are not spinning those things in your head and just perpetuate, overthinking.And you may be surprised at just how much control you do have over this process and how powerful and fairly quick to implement some of the tools we'll share are. So that is where we're headed today in this second installment of our Good Life summer series where every Monday we take on a single topic that is critical to a life well lived, to dive into ideas, the issues, the practical impact, science, art, and then explore strategies, tips, and tools to navigate these experiences with more grace and ease.You can find the 1-page worksheet HERE.If you LOVED this episode:Be sure to check out our entire Summer Series, which you can find easily organized as a Spotify playlist as they are released each week.You'll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Aric Prather about transforming your sleep in just seven days.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you could transform your sleep in just seven days? What if the key to unlocking your best rest lies within a simple yet powerful prescription, tailored by one of the world's leading sleep experts? What if sleep didn't have to be something you struggle with and, instead, could become a powerful and friendly ally? Well, that's exactly where we're heading into today's conversation as we open your eyes to the wonders of sleep and help you finally experience the restorative snooze time you've been craving.My guest today is Dr. Aric Prather, a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. In his new book, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, Aric shares the powerful solutions he uses to help patients at his clinic achieve healing and restorative sleep. In this conversation, you'll discover things like:How your internal clock plays a crucial role in your sleep qualityThe importance of sleep transition and the activities that can help you wind down effectivelyThe surprising impact of blue light exposure on melatonin production, and the myths around itWhy it's essential to create a "shrine to sleep" and the consequences of not doing soHow to retrain your brain for better sleep through innovative techniquesWhy you might want to focus more on wake times than bedtimesAnd so much more.Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into the mysteries of sleep and unlock the keys to your best rest. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking work of Dr. Aric Prather and learn how you can transform your sleep in just seven days.You can find Aric at: Website | TwitterIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Light Watkins about finding calm wherever you are.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Aric A. Prather is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, where he codirects the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center and helps lead the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. Dr. Prather is also the author of THE SLEEP PRESCRIPTION: 7 DAYS TO UNLOCKING YOUR BEST REST. In this episode, Aric and Annmarie talk about the importance of sleep health, strategies for ensuring good rest, and advocating for sleep as a basic human right.

Around 62% of us struggle to get a proper night's rest. So what can we do to get our sleep cycle back on track? Sleep is essential to good health, but it's not always as easy as just getting tucked in and letting it wash over you. Dr Aric Prather, is a sleep scientist & the author of the Sleep Prescription - a book full of the solutions he's found to work at his clinic. You can find the transcript of our conversation here. This episode is supported by Sleeping Duck SUPPORT THE PODCASTSupport the podcast, sign up for bonus content & community, or have your business become a That's Helpful sponsor via Patreon. CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Aric Prather on Twitter. BOOKThe Seven-Day Sleep Prescription Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com 

Elissa Epel, Ph.D.: “Ritual is the foundation of relaxation.” Elissa, an internationally renowned health psychologist and stress researcher, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss science-backed, actionable tips to reduce your mental burden, plus: - Elissa's background & work at UCSF (~00:31) - The link between telomeres & longevity (~02:27) - How to increase telomere length (~05:42) - The best type of exercise for longevity (~09:22) - How hot & cold therapy can ease anxiety (~11:16) - The best diet for longevity & mental health (~14:31) - The connection between resistance training & healthy aging (~19:23) - How sleep plays a role in telomere length (~23:03) - How to measure your telomeres (~25:45) - How telomere length gets passed down by generation (~29:44) - Why you become more emotionally resilient as you age (~35:01) - How to “think” yourself younger (~36:34) - Why you should reframe how you think about stress (~41:00) - How to let go of control & manage stress (~42:28) - How to increase your resilience muscles (~43:25) - How prioritizing your time can reduce stress (~52:45) - How rituals can help you relax (~55:39) - Elissa's daily stress-busting routine (~01:01:14) - The future of longevity & the mind-body connection (~01:03:01) - One thing you can do today to better manage stress (~01:06:45) Referenced in the episode: - Elissa's book, The Stress Prescription. - Elissa's previous book, The Telomere Effect. - A study on aerobic exercise & reduced stress in caregivers. - A study on omega-3's & telomere length. - A study on body temperature & depression. - Research on sauna bathing health benefits. - Elissa's study on soda & telomeres. - A study on sleep & telomere length. - A study on passing on telomere length. - A study on mindfulness training & moms. - A study on self-silencing & mortality. - mbg Podcast episode #389, with Jennifer Heisz, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episode #453, with Aric Prather, Ph.D. - Aric's book, The Sleep Prescription. - mbg Podcast episode #459, with Gabor Maté, M.D. - mbg Podcast episode #397, with Becca Levy, Ph.D. - mbg Podcast episodes #411, #293, and #29, with Mark Sisson. - Learn more about the John W. Brick Foundation. - Learn more about telomere testing. - Check out mbg's sleep support+. - Sign up for The Long Game. Take 20% off metabolism+ with code BOOST20. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Carawayhttps://www.carawayhome.com/loved and use the promo code: loved at checkout to get 10% off the entire Caraway Website! Omisade Burney-Scott tells us how to normalize difficult conversations about aging and menopause. Aging is a natural transition in life. However, it's common for people to view aging negatively. But if we don't discuss aging and menopause, we'll never understand it. Compassionate conversations about aging and menopause are vital to break the stigma around them. Together, we can reclaim your menopausal journey. Tessa speaks with sleep scientist Dr. Aric Prather about The Sleep Prescription. He shares the solutions that can help people, especially people with insomnia, achieve restorative and consolidated sleep. Unlike how we often treat it, sleep is as important as food, water, and oxygen. It is something essential for our survival. As such, not getting enough of it can impact everything else in our life. Fortunately, there are ways to get your sleep back. It would require you to stick to new habits that won't necessarily happen overnight. But once you embody them, you can begin to sleep well once again as you deserve. Resources: ● Connect with Tessa Tovar: ○ Website: https://tessatovar.com/ ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ ○ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/ ○ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl ○ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio/id1483077110 ● Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. ● Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic! ● Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! ● FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away! ● Stay updated! ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ ○ Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie ○ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

Tessa talks with Nadine Kenney Johnstone about using writing and journaling as a tool for healing. Dealing with pain and struggle is never easy. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and lost during your healing journey. Sometimes, you may even forget that dealing with pain affects the people around you. If you cope with it unhealthily, it could strain your relationships. But if you heal properly, it'll also help others heal, which is what writing and journaling do. This episode is brought to you by: Carawayhttps://www.carawayhome.com/loved and use the promo code: loved at checkout to get 10% off the entire Caraway Website! Omisade Burney-Scott tells us how to normalize difficult conversations about aging and menopause. Aging is a natural transition in life. However, it's common for people to view aging negatively. But if we don't discuss aging and menopause, we'll never understand it. Compassionate conversations about aging and menopause are vital to break the stigma around them. Together, we can reclaim your menopausal journey. Tessa speaks with sleep scientist Dr. Aric Prather about The Sleep Prescription. He shares the solutions that can help people, especially people with insomnia, achieve restorative and consolidated sleep. Unlike how we often treat it, sleep is as important as food, water, and oxygen. It is something essential for our survival. As such, not getting enough of it can impact everything else in our life. Fortunately, there are ways to get your sleep back. It would require you to stick to new habits that won't necessarily happen overnight. But once you embody them, you can begin to sleep well once again as you deserve. Resources: ● Connect with Tessa Tovar: ○ Website: https://tessatovar.com/ ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/ ○ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613/ ○ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altyogagirl ○ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outside-the-studio/id1483077110 ● Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts. ● Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic! ● Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! ● FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away! ● Stay updated! ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ ○ Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie ○ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

Dr. Aric Prather is a dream doctor come to rescue us from sleepless nights! He treats insomnia with cognitive behavioral therapy and helps patients adjust to their CPAP equipment. He's also the author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest which, as the name suggests, lays out a plan to straighten your sleep out in one week. Prather's research focuses on how sleep deprivation affects our physical and emotional health. He studies sleep patterns to identify those of us who are at risk of health problems due to lack of sleep and those who are resilient. Prather earned his Ph.D. in clinical and biological health psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of the Sleep Research Society, American Psychological Association, American Psychosomatic Society and Society for Affective Science.   Dr. Aric Prather talks about… The definition of insomnia and why it's such a struggle for many people Night owls, morning people, and the science behind circadian differences The importance of a consistent, predictable sleep schedule How sleep worry feeds insomnia   Resources: Learn more at aricprather.com Read: The Sleep Prescription Visit earthandstar.com and get 15% off your first order with code HTW Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!

We'll discuss Governor Newsom's new plan to cap oil industry profits, hear science-backed strategies to help us sleep, and learn about fun and festive holiday events happening around the Bay.

We'll discuss Governor Newsom's new plan to cap oil industry profits, hear science-backed strategies to help us sleep, and learn about fun and festive holiday events happening around the Bay.

In today's show Beth talks with Aric Prather, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, where he co-directs the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. A licensed clinical psychologist, he has helped hundreds of patients improve their sleep. In his new book, The Sleep Prescription, Dr. Prather describes the … Continue reading "Looking for a Good Night's Sleep?"

Idaho Matters sits down with sleep scientist, Dr. Aric Prather to talk about the science behind getting a good nights rest.

This week on #WisdomWednesdays, Tessa speaks with sleep scientist Dr. Aric Prather about The Sleep Prescription. He shares the solutions that can help people, especially people with insomnia, achieve restorative and consolidated sleep.Unlike how we often treat it, sleep is as important as food, water, and oxygen. It is something essential for our survival. As such, not getting enough of it can impact everything else in our life. Fortunately, there are ways to get your sleep back. It would require you to stick to new habits that won't necessarily happen overnight. But once you embody them, you can begin to sleep well once again as you deserve.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Understand why sleep is universal yet very personal.2.Learn about the seven-day sleep experiment and the power of keeping a sleep diary.3.Find out why you should focus on setting a stable wake time versus a stable sleep time.Episode Highlights[03:35] Anxiety on Sleep[08:14] Differences Between People's Sleep System[10:08] Seven-Day Sleep Experiment[13:25] The Two Primary Processes that Regulate Our Sleep[16:06] Early Birds vs. Night Owls[17:38] Building Sleep Pressure Throughout the Day[20:00] Moving Your Bedtime[23:05] What to Do in the Transition Period[27:21] The Importance of Keeping a Consistent Wake Time[30:31] On Napping[33:22] Worrying and Sleep[36:47] Stick Your Head in the Freezer[39:47] How Dr. Aric Feels Radically LovedResources:●Dr. Aric Prather's website: https://www.aricprather.com/ ●The Sleep Prescription by Dr. Aric Prather: https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Prescription-Seven-Days-Unlocking-ebook/dp/B09RPLPN5V ●Pre-order Rosie's book, You are Radically Loved: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Radically-Loved-Self-Love/●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts ●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!●Stay updated!○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

This week on #WisdomWednesdays, Tessa speaks with sleep scientist Dr. Aric Prather about The Sleep Prescription. He shares the solutions that can help people, especially people with insomnia, achieve restorative and consolidated sleep.Unlike how we often treat it, sleep is as important as food, water, and oxygen. It is something essential for our survival. As such, not getting enough of it can impact everything else in our life. Fortunately, there are ways to get your sleep back. It would require you to stick to new habits that won't necessarily happen overnight. But once you embody them, you can begin to sleep well once again as you deserve.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1.Understand why sleep is universal yet very personal.2.Learn about the seven-day sleep experiment and the power of keeping a sleep diary.3.Find out why you should focus on setting a stable wake time versus a stable sleep time.Episode Highlights[03:35] Anxiety on Sleep[08:14] Differences Between People's Sleep System[10:08] Seven-Day Sleep Experiment[13:25] The Two Primary Processes that Regulate Our Sleep[16:06] Early Birds vs. Night Owls[17:38] Building Sleep Pressure Throughout the Day[20:00] Moving Your Bedtime[23:05] What to Do in the Transition Period[27:21] The Importance of Keeping a Consistent Wake Time[30:31] On Napping[33:22] Worrying and Sleep[36:47] Stick Your Head in the Freezer[39:47] How Dr. Aric Feels Radically LovedResources:●Dr. Aric Prather's website: https://www.aricprather.com/ ●The Sleep Prescription by Dr. Aric Prather: https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Prescription-Seven-Days-Unlocking-ebook/dp/B09RPLPN5V ●Pre-order Rosie's book, You are Radically Loved: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Radically-Loved-Self-Love/●Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts ●Have a specific topic in mind? Email us at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!●Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!●FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!●Stay updated!○Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/○Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta○Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie○TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta

I love sleep. Wait, let me try that again. I LOVE sleep. I think I love it because I never get enough of it. My primary job is as a morning radio host, so I'm waking up at about 3am every day. I don't think I've had an 8 hour night of sleep in 15+ years at this point. I miss sleep. It was a few years ago that I realized how important sleep really is to us. Sure, we all know that we feel better and more alert when we get a good night of rest. But there's so much more to it. This week's conversation is with Dr. Aric Prather. He's a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He's also the co-director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. He's been studying the sleep habits of people for many years and has now put everything into a fantastic new book titled 'The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days To Unlocking Your Best Rest.' We chat a lot about the book, but we also dive into things like the positives and negatives of sleep aids, napping and how it's so much easier to get more sleep when you're single and unattached. I hope you enjoy!

“Warning: Do Not Remove This Tag Under Penalty of Law”. For many years every pillow and mattress carried a tag with that warning. Today the language isn't quite so harsh, but the warning is still there. Why does anyone care whether or not the tag gets removed from your mattress? Listen as I explain. https://www.livescience.com/33039-why-do-mattresses-have-do-not-remove-tags.html Sleep is a natural part of your life. So why is it sometimes difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep? What is the latest scientific research on how to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep? To explain all this is Aric Prather, a world renowned sleep scientist and author of the book The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest (https://amzn.to/3OKZWC7). Even if you think you have heard all the conventional wisdom about sleep – you probably haven't heard all of what Aric has to say. Listen today and sleep like a baby tonight.  When you think of assertive people, they are often folks you admire. Most likely that's because they seem to know what they want and are able to communicate it in a clear and confident way that is not offensive. We've likely all been in situations where we wish we spoke up and were more assertive yet somehow weren't able to do it. Here to help you understand how to be assertive is psychologist Randy Paterson author of The Assertiveness Handbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships (https://amzn.to/3GNDJ4C).  Most employees probably wish they got more praise and compliments from the boss. And if the boss is smart, he or she probably should. Listen as I explain the benefits of giving compliments and positive feedback – not only benefits for employees but for employers as well. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0048174 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! With Shopify, everything you need to customize your business to your needs is already in your hands. Sign up for a FREE trial at https://Shopify.com/sysk ! Constant Wonder is a podcast that will bring more wonder and awe to your day. Listen to Constant Wonder wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.byuradio.org/constantwonder Did you know you could reduce the number of unwanted calls & emails with Online Privacy Protection from Discover? - And it's FREE! Just activate it in the Discover App. See terms & learn more at https://Discover.com/Online You've earned your fun time. Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Although we spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping, our attention to good sleep health is often overlooked. How do we promote good sleep? On this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discussed his book, The Sleep Prescription.

Joe and Rolf talk to Dr. Aric Prather, a clinical psychiatrist at UCSF and author of the new book "The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest" about why sleep is important, the relationship of stress to sleep, and how to tune your body and environment to get a great night's sleep. Special Guest: Aric Prather.

We all need sleep to survive. It is essential to our physical and mental wellbeing and just as important as food, water and oxygen. So why do so many of us struggle to get a good night's rest? Dr. Aric Prather runs one of the world's most successful sleep clinics and shares effective techniques that he uses to help his own patients achieve healing and restorative sleep. Hear more about this powerful plan to improve your quality of sleep in just seven days. NOTES The Commonwealth Club is a nonprofit public forum; we welcome donations made during registration to support the production of our online programming. SPEAKERS Aric A. Prather Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, San Francisco; Author, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest Mark Zitter Founder, Zetema Project; Member, Commonwealth Club of California Board of Governors—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on November 7th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About 70 million people in the U.S. struggle with sleep. We speak with sleep expert and psychologist Aric Prather about how to fix your sleep problems without relying on sleep aids. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/in-pursuit-of-better-sleep

Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician, says he has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night's rest.Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, the founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the US, discusses her new book, "Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults With ADHD."

Aric Prather, Ph.D.: “When people have extended periods of sleep loss, or even just one night, we see robust changes in their cognition.”  Aric, a licensed clinical psychologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have the best sleep of your life, plus: - How Aric uses cognitive behavioral therapy for poor sleep (~00:38) - How poor sleep affects your health (~02:06) - The power of natural light for your circadian rhythm (~06:30) - What Aric thinks about permanent daylight savings (~11:04) - How to optimize your circadian rhythm (~13:09) - How to know if you need a light box (~18:57) - How to prevent jet lag while traveling (~24:19) - The issue with melatonin supplements (~32:43) - How to set yourself up for a good night's sleep (~35:05) - Aric's sleep basics checklist (~37:32) - How to shut off your mind before bed (~41:30) - Why you should create a sleep sanctuary (~47:04) - How to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night (~49:40) - How laying in bed can be productive (~56:08) - The biggest misconceptions about sleep (~58:00) - Exciting developments in the science of sleep (~1:00:38) - The benefits of sticking your head in the freezer (~1:04:07) Referenced in the episode: - Aric's book, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. - A study on short sleep duration & dementia risk. - A study on the glymphatic system. - A study on meditation changing brainwaves. - A study on familial short sleepers. - mbg Podcast episodes #290, #204, and #90, with Drew Ramsey, M.D. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com.

If you regularly sleep less than six hours a night, you are four times more likely to catch  a cold than someone who sleeps longer. But you're not alone. Around  30 percent of the population suffer from sleep problems of some type, which can affect everything from your mood and hormones, to your immunity and recovery time. This week we meet a psychiatrist and sleep expert who reveals the key to developing better sleep habits. Listen and learn: How fewer than six hours of sleep increases your likelihood of getting sick How circadian rhythm and the homeostatic sleep drive affect your sleep The effects of alcohol and cannabis on sleep The common misuse of melatonin  Links Aric's Site ABOUT OUR GUEST Aric Prather is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California. A licensed clinical psychiatrist and self-proclaimed sleep evangelist, he's the author of the new book, The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel Visit www.yogabody.com  

Roughly 70 million Americans have a chronic sleep disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and lack of sleep is associated with chronic disease, mental illness andpoor quality of life. So, what can we do to help ourselves? We talk with UCSF sleep researcher Aric A. Prather about how to calm our ruminating minds and other strategies to help us get a goodnight's rest. His new book is "The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest." Guests: Aric Prather, professor of psychiatry and behavioral Sciences, UCSF - His new book is "The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest."

Idaho Matters sits down with sleep scientist, Dr. Aric Prather to talk about the science behind getting a good nights rest.

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We need sleep to survive. Sleep is as essential as food, water, and oxygen. So how can something that should be so instinctual and automatic be so hard? Dr. Aric Prather is a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician who has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night's rest. He is a sleep psychologist at the UCSF insomnia clinic, where he uses empirically validated behavioral treatments to promote long-lasting restorative sleep. In his new book The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest,  he shares the novel strategies that have helped hundreds upon hundreds of sleep-deprived patients get their lives back by getting their sleep back on track.Over the course of seven days, The Sleep Prescription will teach you how to get out of your own way, so that your body can do effortlessly what it was built to do: sleep well.

We need sleep to survive. Sleep is as essential as food, water, and oxygen. So how can something that should be so instinctual and automatic be so hard? Dr. Aric Prather is a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician who has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night's rest. He is a sleep psychologist at the UCSF insomnia clinic, where he uses empirically validated behavioral treatments to promote long-lasting restorative sleep. In his new book The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest,  he shares the novel strategies that have helped hundreds upon hundreds of sleep-deprived patients get their lives back by getting their sleep back on track.Over the course of seven days, The Sleep Prescription will teach you how to get out of your own way, so that your body can do effortlessly what it was built to do: sleep well.

Aric Prather, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry UCSF joins Carol and Tom talking about his book "The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest"

We need sleep to survive. Sleep is as essential as food, water, and oxygen. So how can something that should be so instinctual and automatic be so hard?We need sleep to survive. Sleep is as essential as food, water, and oxygen. So how can something that should be so instinctual and automatic be so hard? Dr. Aric Prather is a world-renowned sleep scientist and an expert clinician who has cracked the code to help even the most restless of sleepers get a good night's rest. He is a sleep psychologist at the UCSF insomnia clinic, where he uses empirically validated behavioral treatments to promote long-lasting restorative sleep. In his new book The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest,  he shares the novel strategies that have helped hundreds upon hundreds of sleep-deprived patients get their lives back by getting their sleep back on track.Over the course of seven days, The Sleep Prescription will teach you how to get out of your own way, so that your body can do effortlessly what it was built to do: sleep well.

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest. Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, where he co-directs the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. A licensed clinical psychologist, he has helped hundreds of patients improve their sleep using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, meet writer and journalist Ted Conover, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Aric Prather, and writer and podcaster Kristen Helmstetter. Listen in as these authors describe what inspired them to write their books, and what it was like for them to record in the audiobook studio. Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573452/cheap-land-colorado/ The Sleep Prescription by Dr. Aric Prather https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671991/the-sleep-prescription/ Coffee Self-Talk by Kristen Helmstetter https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/722736/coffee-self-talk/

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Dr. Aric Prather, author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest, discusses how even the most restless sleepers can get a good night's rest, including tips such as sticking your head in the freezer in lieu of that ...

Getting a good night's sleep is important for restoring our bodies and minds after a long day. But sometimes the stress of the world follows us into dreamland. Getting lost, missing a final exam, losing teeth - these are among the many common iterations of stress dreams. We'll talk with dream and sleep experts about why we have stressful dreams and how to deal with them. Guests: Kelly Bulkeley, dream researcher and director, Sleep and Dream Database. Aric Prather, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UCSF.

After presenting at the SLEEP 2022 annual meeting, Dr. Aric Prather explains the findings of his previous research demonstrated lack of sleep (6 hours or less) was associated with a 4 times higher risk of becoming sick after exposure to rhinovirus in an interview with HCPLive. Currently, Prather and his team at UCSF are working with a large naive population for a study that began in March 2021. They've been able to evaluate various aspects of health by following individuals through the COVID-19 vaccination and booster process. According to Prather, the aim is to identify psychological, behavioral, sleep, and biological predictors of who mounts and maintains protection.

Medical News Today's Senior Research Editor, Dr Yella Hewings-Martin explores the intricate relationship between sleep and health, from the impact of wearables to its influence on the immune system and health inequalities. With Prof Nancy Collop, Dr Afifa Shamim-Uzzaman and Dr Aric Prather. A podcast for Medical News Today. Read more at medicalnewstoday.com

In this episode, we explore how sleep modulates the immune system, affecting our ability to ward off infections and develop antibodies. Our guest is Dr. Aric Prather, a clinical health psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, who has done extensive research on the relationship between sleep and immunity.

Known around the world for his WIRED video talking about sleep, Dr. Aric Prather joins the show to talk about his study linking sleep to resistance to the common cold - and how that study can inform our approach to viruses today. But that's just the beginning in a wide-ranging discussion that touches on everything from vaccinations to tweaking the sleep patterns of a 4-year-old. Plus, Dr. Michael Grandner is back to discuss the latest in sleep science. LINKAPALOOZA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4531403/ (Aric's study about sleep and the common cold) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB61yG8WDyU (Aric's WIRED video) Recommendations and resources from Michael's group

Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov interviews Dr. Aric Prather, Ph.D. from the Department of Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco on the connection between sleep and skin. Dr. Aric Prather is an associate professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry and the director of the UCSF Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program. His research focuses on the inter-relationship between psychological stress and sleep as dynamic predictors of physical and mental health. His research utilizes epidemiologic, naturalistic, and laboratory based studies to understand the extent to which sleep disturbance serves as a critical behavioral pathway to poor health. With specialized training in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), he primarily focuses on immune outcomes implicated in infectious disease, inflammatory conditions, and accelerated immunosenescence. He is also a licensed clinical-health psychologist who specializes in treating Insomnia Disorder using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

As a clinical health psychologist and assistant professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Psychiatry, Aric Prather, Ph.D. focuses his work on understanding the underlying biological pathways through which sleep, stress, and other health behaviors affect our overall states of health. One of the main ways in which both sleep and stress can affect our health—as many people know—is by contributing to weight gain and obesity, and Dr. Prather works with the UCSF Center for Obesity Assessments, Study, and Treatment to better understand the specific mechanisms at play here.   He also spends his time in the lab conducting research alongside other scientists to identify markers of cellular aging, better understand the role of senescent cells in aging, study a longevity hormone that seems to be related to inflammation and oxidative damage, and determine how stress and/or lack of sleep can increase susceptibility to infectious disease. Ultimately, the goal is to collect data that might augment our understanding of how sleep, stress, and other behaviors contribute to our health. Dr. Prather touches on a variety of fascinating topics, including the possible relationship between genetic changes and acute stressors, the potential heritability of stress behaviors, long-term impacts of early life trauma, and the surprising consistency of their findings in sleep research. Tune in for all the details, learn more about Dr. Prather's work on the UCSF website, and follow him on Twitter.

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

Aric Prather, PhD, UCSF Professor and Co-Director of the Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study, and Treatment (COAST) discusses how social stressors and relationships can act like environmental toxins, a concept called the “social exposome." Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34082]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

A sleepy brain is a hungry brain. Aric Prather explores the effect sleep loss has on our health and every day living. He looks at the relationship of sleep to metabolism and inflammatory disease. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33593]

Dr. Aric Prather introduces his field of work as a clinical-health psychologist.  He stresses the fact that too much stress or not enough sleep is bad for us and we are starting to look inside the body to understand why, as well as understand who is especially vulnerable, who is resilient, and what types of interventions might be most effective.  He also introduces and expands on his latest project that studied correlation between sleep and sickness.  Dr. Prather concludes the interview by telling us a few fun facts about his work with sleep and what his work means for our future.

You’ve probably heard of the common sleep hygiene tips like no caffeine or exercise before bed. But there are also a few less common behavioral changes that you can make to get a better night’s rest. Dr. Aric Prather of the University of California, San Francisco’s Department of Psychiatry explains. "Maintaining a regular wake up time, so seven days a week setting alarm and getting up every day at that time. So if your body knows what to expect it seems to work better and this is the case for sleep as well. Not watching television in the bedroom, not doing things that get your mind racing. And if you find that it’s clear to you that you’re not going to be able to sleep, remove yourself from that active environment. Go somewhere quiet, do something that’s low activity like read or even watch even watch television under low light until you feel sleepy again and then try again." Prather’s team has been studying the effects of chronic sleep loss, including being at increased risk of getting sick. "We know that cold season is around the corner, people are not getting enough sleep, and so it’s those people that we imagine might be at increased risk."

Nutrition and exercise are often among the nation’s leading public health concerns. But a growing body of research suggests that sleep is just as important. Dr. Aric Prather of the University of California, San Francisco says that insufficient sleep can affect both short-term and long-term health. "Chronically, this seems to put people at risk for things like coronary heart disease, the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, obesity, as well as premature mortality. Of course it also puts people at risk for things like automobile accidents, things that can have incredible consequences. And then there’s even some growing literature suggesting that short sleep may even put people at risk for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than a quarter of Americans are not getting enough sleep, while nearly 10 percent experience chronic insomnia. Prather says it’s an issue we can all address. "Sleep is a very tractable health behavior, and it could have an incredible effect on population health beyond just the individual."

It’s no secret that getting enough sleep is important for our health. But now, a new study at the University of California, San Francisco has found that sleep affects how susceptible we are to viruses like the common cold. Study leader Aric Prather explains that volunteers were given the cold virus via nasal drops and were then monitored over one week. "People who slept less were more likely to get the cold, but then when we broke it down by hours we actually saw what seemed like a threshold effect. So it turned out that people who sleep less than six hours are about four times the odds of getting the cold than people who sleep seven hours or more. So compared to people who sleep seven hours or more, people who sleep less than six are at four times the risk." Prather says that the researchers measured subjects’ normal daily sleep habits to study the effects of chronic sleep loss. "To do that we had to measure people’s fluctuation in their sleep, because we think it’s not just a night of missed sleep but this chronic experience of lack of sleep that might put people at risk."

Aric Prather, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, explores the complex associations of sleep, stress, and biology. He examines the link between stress and obesity and how sleep is involved. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24585]

Aric Prather, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, explores the complex associations of sleep, stress, and biology. He examines the link between stress and obesity and how sleep is involved. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24585]

Aric Prather, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, explores the complex associations of sleep, stress, and biology. He examines the link between stress and obesity and how sleep is involved. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24585]

Aric Prather, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, explores the complex associations of sleep, stress, and biology. He examines the link between stress and obesity and how sleep is involved. Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 24585]