Sleep4Performance Podcast

• Season 10 Episode 3 w Dr Michael Grandner on sleep and sport

  In this episode, I chat with Dr Michael Grandner regarding his book, “Sleep and Sport – Physical performance, mental performance, injury prevention and competitive advantage for athletes, coaches and trainers.”  Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Centre in Tucson, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine.  Michael is a regular on the podcast, and his research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviours are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity.   Michael has published over 200 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health and his work has been cited over 9000 times.  In this episode, Michael and I discuss:  The idea behind writing a book on sleep and sport.  Sleep in the sport industry.  How to herd cats?  How the book is structured and how it suits a wide range of audiences.  The highs and lows of writing a book or chapter and how do you handpick the right authors?  Sport, sleep and teenagers.  Sleep and Mental Health.  How to pack for Singapore?  Useful Links:  Website – michaelgrander.com  Book - Dr. Michael Grandner  University of Arizona - Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM | The Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona Health Sciences  Sleep & Health Research Program  Google Scholar - ‪Michael Grandner‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬  Research Gate - Michael GRANDNER | Assistant Professor | PhD MTR | University of Arizona, Tucson | UA | Department of Psychiatry | Research profile  Email - [email protected] 

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• Season 10 Episode 2 w Dr Nicole Lindsay on the relationship between near death experiences and dreaming

  In this episode, I chat with Dr Nicole Lindsay regarding her research paper titled “Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.”    Dr Nicole Lindsay is a senior lecturer and researcher based within the School of Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand.  Her research is primarily focused on near-death experiences, end-of-life phenomena, exceptional human experiences, consciousness, spirituality and Indigenous psychologies. She completed a PhD on the topic of near-death experiences, holds national and international research grants and publishes regularly on these topics.    In this episode we chat about:  The definition of Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and what are common NDE’s?  What factors does cultural background play in NDE’s?  How do NDE’s effect people’s thoughts and belief’s post the experience?  Life Reviews, Past life experiences and reincarnation.  The two different ways of “getting to the top of the mountain”  Paper and research involved – Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.  We touch on religion, hippies and woo woo!  What are the benefits of this type of research? The children are the future.    Useful Links:  Massey University - Dr Nicole Lindsay - Senior Lecturer - Massey University  Paper - (PDF) Trauma or Transcendence? The Relationship Between Near-Death Experiences and Dreaming  Research Gate - Nicole LINDSAY | Senior Lecturer | Doctor of Philosophy | Massey University, Palmerston North | School of Psychology | Research profile  Email – [email protected] 

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• Season 10 Episode 1 w Dr Brigitte Holzinger on lucid dreaming in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Brigitte Holzinger regarding her paper “Cognitions in Sleep, Lucid Dreaming as an intervention for Nightmares in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Dr. Brigitte Holzinger was born in Vienna, Austria and studied psychology at the University of Vienna, gaining her PhD at Stanford University in California. Brigitte is a psychologist, psychotherapist for Integrative Gestalt, sleep and dream researcher, teacher and writer. She founded the Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research in Vienna and is a founding member of the Austrian Sleep Research Association (ASRA). Brigitte has written several books on the topics of sleep, psychotherapy and Gestalt Theory and lectures at the Medical University of Vienna. In this episode Brigitte and I discuss: Our love of music. What led Brigitte to become involved in Dream Research? Lucid dreaming and the concept of dream yoga. The link between dreams and death. Brigitte’s paper “Cognitions in Sleep, Lucid Dreaming as an intervention for Nightmares in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” The meaning of PTSD and several interesting examples that Brigitte has come across in her research. Our thoughts on dreams, and dreaming about the past, present and future.   Connect with Dr Brigitte Holzinger Research Paper: (PDF) Cognitions in Sleep: Lucid Dreaming as an Intervention for Nightmares in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Gate: Brigitte HOLZINGER | Scientific Director | Professor | Medical University of Vienna, Vienna | MedUni Vienna | Postgraduate/Sleep coaching | Research profile Medical University Vienna: Researcher of the MedUni Vienna Schluffcoaching website: Institute – Schlafcoaching.org Home - The Institute for Consciousness and Dream Research Linked In: (28) Brigitte Holzinger | LinkedIn Email: [email protected] Contact me at [email protected] or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.

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• Season 9 Episode 10 w Dr Royette Dubar on the effect of religion and spirituality on sleep health

  In this episode, I chat with Dr Royette T. Dubar about her research paper, "What's your religious coping profile? Difference in religious orientation and subjective sleep among religious coping groups in the United States." Dr. Royette T. Dubar was born on the small Caribbean Island of Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic). While pursuing an Associate's Degree in General Liberal Arts at the University of St. Martin, she took her first Psychology course and developed a passion for studying human behaviour. Royette obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Trent University and a Master's Degree in Child and Youth Studies from Brock University in Canada. Dr Dubar's dedication to understanding what factors contribute to youth well-being led her to explore the topic of sleep. Her research interests include the important role that sleep plays across multiple domains of psychosocial adjustment. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology from Brock University and is currently the Director of the Sleep and Psychosocial Adjustment Lab (Spa Lab) at Wesleyan University.   In this episode, we discuss: Royette's background and interest in emerging adulthood The link between religiosity and sleep The cliché "One size fits all" The research paper What's your religious coping profile? Differences in religious orientation and subjective sleep among religious coping groups in the United States - PubMed The findings from Royette's study Future research options   Wesleyan University - Royette T Dubar – Assistant Professor of Psychology Google Scholar - ‪Royette Tavernier Dubar - ‪Google Scholar SPA Lab - Sleep & Psychosocial Adjustment Lab Email: [email protected]   For further inquiries, get in touch. Don’t forget to explore our YouTube channel.

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• Special Episode w Nicola Ward "Rise Above" overcoming the challenges of starting a business or consulting

  Nicola, with 26 years in business management and bookkeeping, assists business owners to save time and grow their businesses. Nicola holds a Diploma in Office Management, she is a registered BAS Agent, an Everything Disc Practitioner and holds a Certificate in Organisation and Executive Coaching.  Nicola’s journey includes diverse roles in small business operations to now having her own small business. Her book shares hands-on insights, learned from real challenges, offering down-to-earth advice for both new and seasoned business owners. Nicola's candid storytelling, including her own mistakes, makes it a relatable guide for business success People should buy Nicola's book because: • Real-World Wisdom: Gain insights from Nicola's diverse skill set from 26 years in business management, bookkeeping, workplace cultural programs, project management, coaching, and more, offering practical advice derived from hands-on experiences. • Actionable Guidance: The book offers down-to-earth and straightforward advice, making it a practical roadmap for both seasoned business owners and those in the early stages of their journey. • Relatable and Authentic: Nicola's candid storytelling and relatable experiences create a connection with readers, making the book an engaging and authentic guide. • Learn from Mistakes: Nicola shares her own triumphs and a standout mistake, providing valuable lessons to help readers avoid common pitfalls in their journey. • Shortcut to Success: Gain a shortcut to success by learning from the experiences of Nicola's clients and vendors, who share their own accounts of mistakes, challenges, lessons, and motivations. Grab this book for a down-to-earth guide that feels like chatting with a friend over coffee.  You can gain practical wisdom, avoid common pitfalls, and get real life advice from other business owners who have navigated the ups and downs of the business world.   Discount code to be used on website to receive 20% off. SLEEP20 Link to buy the eBook and Paperback https://precious-time.com.au/product/rise-above-paperback/ https://precious-time.com.au/product/rise-above-ebook/ Contact me at [email protected] or www.sleep4performance.com.au       

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