Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#166 - 10 Ways to Sleep Better in a Hotel: Take Me to The Hotel
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We’ve all been there—different bed, strange noises, mystery thermostat settings—and suddenly your “dream” vacation or business trip comes with a side of sleeplessness. But hotel sleep doesn’t have to be a gamble. In this episode, we will:
- Explore why the “first night effect” sabotages rest in unfamiliar places
- Share 10 science-backed strategies to optimize any hotel room for sleep
- Learn how to manage temperature, light, and noise—even when you can’t control the building
- Discover how bringing small comforts from home can calm an over-alert brain
- Review simple, evidence-based tricks to dodge jet lag and keep your circadian rhythm on track
Produced by: Maeve Winter
Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved
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- The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child
Thanks for listening and sleep well!
