The Sleep Matters Podcast
Welcome to the Sleep Matters podcast from Dreams – a sleep podcast which gives you everything you need to know about how to get a great night’s sleep and why it matters so much.
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Episodes
How To Sleep During Pregnancy
In this podcast episode, Dr Pixie Mckenna is joined by actress Ali Bastian – who is currently expecting – and Marie Hurworth, a midwife and author. They discuss the topic of sleep as an expectant mother...
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32 minutes
What Do Dreams Mean?
In this podcast episode, Dr Pixie Mckenna is joined by Dr Neil Stanley who has studied dreams for 37 years and Rose Gallagher, a beauty blogger and makeup artist to discuss why we dream, what they...
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29 minutes
What is Sleep Paralysis?
Join Pixie as she chats with Jessica Barratt, a journalist who has suffered from sleep paralysis for 21 years. Also joining the conversation is Hope Bastine, a sleep psychologist with a specific interest in the condition....
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29 minutes
Does Winter Affect Our Sleep?
In this episode of the Sleep Matters Podcast by Dreams, Dr. Pixie Mckenna speaks with Dr. Khaled Sadek, a GP with a long history of research into sleep health. Also joining the panel is Caroline McMenamin,...
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25 minutes
How Can I Stop Snoring?
If you or your partner snore, you’ll no doubt know what a pest it can be. Whether you’re the one tired and suffering with a sore throat come morning, or the one kept up all night...
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20 minutes
Can Technology Help Me Sleep?
Join Dr. Pixie Mckenna, our resident sleep expert as she chats with Jack Rear, technology journalist, about what sleep tech is available and its benefits. In this episode, things take a slightly different turn too! We...
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22 minutes
Will Exercising Help Me Sleep?
Williams, a personal trainer and writer for NetDoctor, brings the expert viewpoint while Deering, comedian and host of a running podcast, adds his experiences of how exercise affects sleep. Expect plenty of chatter around the best...
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24 minutes
Does Alcohol Affect How We Sleep?
In this episode of the Sleep Matters podcast from Dreams, Dr Pixie McKenna and guests discuss the impact of alcohol on sleep and how giving up drinking can make a huge difference for the quality and...
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28 minutes
Can Bedroom Design Help You Sleep Better?
In this podcast episode, Dr Pixie is joined by Dee Campling, an interior designer who specialises in bedroom design and how it affects our sleep and Sammy Margo, a physiotherapist who has a specific interest in...
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28 minutes
How Can You Sleep When You’re Stressed?
In this episode, Dr Pixie McKenna talks to Professor Marc Jones from Manchester Metropolitan University who is an expert in understanding the causes, controls and consequences of stress and emotion, and Graham Allcott, an expert on how...
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30 minutes
How Long Does Insomnia Last?
In this podcast, Dr Pixie McKenna is joined by Matt Johnson, a broadcaster and ambassador for mental health charity Mind, who for many years has suffered sleepless nights as an insomniac. Kathryn Pinkham the founder of The...
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29 minutes
How To Make The Most of Your Sleep When Travelling Abroad
Dr Pixie McKenna and guests discuss how to make the most of your sleep when travelling abroad. Pixie is joined by travel expert Simon Calder, who has been writing about travel for over 25 years, as...
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25 minutes
Does Eating Late Keep You Awake?
In this Sleep Matters podcast episode, Dr Pixie McKenna chats to award-winning nutritional therapist Christine Bailey and expert in nutritional medicine, Alan Flanagan. They discuss how nutrition can help or hinder a good night’s sleep and...
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28 minutes
How To Help Your Child Sleep Better
In this podcast, Dr Pixie McKenna talks to Dave Berry, Breakfast Presenter on Absolute Radio and Maryanne Taylor, a qualified sleep consultant who specialises in getting children of all ages to go to bed and sleep well....
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34 minutes
Is Your Daily Routine Harming Your Sleep?
In this episode of the Sleep Matters from Dreams podcast, sleep expert Dr Pixie McKenna and guest panel discuss how important your daily routine is and how it can affect your sleep. Issy Panayis, an early morning presenter on...
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35 minutes
