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
#186 - EMF and Sleep: Rays of Violet and Electric Blue
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are everywhere—from our phones to our Wi-Fi to the wiring in our homes. But do they actually disrupt sleep… or is this another modern sleep villain that gets more attention than it deserves? In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, we will:
- Define what EMF actually is (ELF vs RF, and why “non-ionizing” matters)
- Learn what research says—and doesn’t say—about EMF and the brain, including why subtle EEG changes don’t always translate into real-world sleep problems
- Review what studies show about EMF and sleep, from brain waves and spindles to subjective sleep quality
- Focus on Chuck McGill (Better Call Saul) as a case study, and why his story mirrors what we see in insomnia, hyperarousal, and perceived sleep threats
- Determine if EMF-blocking devices actually work and look at physics vs marketing—and why many products overpromise
- List some reasonable precautions without fear, and why chasing the “perfect sleep environment” can sometimes make insomnia worse
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
