Lack of sleep is now reported as a major risk to our health. Sufficient sleep is important for mood, better memory, less anxiety, and even fewer aches and pains! Listen in as we review sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” to understand the science of sleep.
Mar 2
A Dietitian Conversation About the New Dietary Guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines were recently released, and in this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dietitians Teresa Wagner and Brandy Buro talk through the highlights and what they could mean for your health. They discuss key themes like prioritizing whole foods, protein, healthy f ... Show More
31m 25s
Feb 26
Foods That Give Your Pancreas a Break - Ask a Nutritionist
In this Ask a Nutritionist mini episode, dietitian Teresa Wagner breaks down what your pancreas actually does (hello, blood sugar balance and digestion), how pancreatitis develops, and which everyday food and lifestyle choices either stress or support this hard-working organ. She ... Show More
14m 32s
Feb 23
Client Success Story with Shawna
In this uplifting client story, Britni Vincent, RD, LD, talks with longtime Nutritional Weight & Wellness client Shawna about her son’s autism diagnosis and the incredible progress he made in just one year. Shawna shares the early signs she noticed, the emotional impact of hearin ... Show More
46 m
Feb 2022
Bite-Sized: Why Sleep Is So Important to Your Health
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist, and leading sleep expert, to discuss why sleep is such an integral element of our health.
Here’s a quick recap:
Why sleep is so key for supporting and improving our mental health
How long we should be sleeping for
How sleep supports o ... Show More
14m 17s
Jun 2019
Why We Sleep with Matthew Walker
Why do we sleep, how much does it matter, how much sleep do we really need, to what extent do lifestyle factors like coffee, alcohol and technology affect our ability to sleep? Today we’re talking to Matthew Walker, the award winning author of bestseller ‘Why We Sleep’ about slee ... Show More
50m 15s
Nov 2023
Dr. Gina Poe: How to Get Better Sleep and Boost Your Learning, Memory and Energy
<p>Are you getting the sleep you need? Do you wish you could improve your sleep, but you’re not sure how?</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Gina Poe is an accomplished researcher and trained neuroscientist with a PhD in basic sleep. Currently a professor at UCLA, Dr. Poe has been researching the ... Show More
44m 30s
Apr 2022
The Science of Sleep | Dr. Sara Mednick
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>If you're trying to improve your sleep, thinking about doing so right before you get into bed might not be the best approach. </p> ... Show More
52m 46s