Category: Sleep

How to Break the Cycle of Sleep Deprivation, with Dr. Shane Creado
June 22, 2020
It’s clear that the pandemic has been devastating to many peoples’ sleep health, because we had a huge response to the recent series on sleep issues with Dr. Shane Creado. So we invited Dr. Creado back to address some more sleep topics that we didn’t get to last time. This episode discusses the cycle of sleep deprivation, and why it’s so important to break it.
For more on Dr. Creado's new book, "Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes" visit: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Sleep-Performance-Athletes-Cutting-edge-ebook/dp/B085YFP9YW
For more on Dr. Creado's online course, "Overcoming Insomnia", visit: https://brainmd.com/overcoming-insomnia-course
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

Tips to Psychoanalyze Your Own Dreams, with Dr. Shane Creado
June 4, 2020
Dreams, and the inherent meaning behind them, have always been one of life’s most intriguing mysteries. What do our dreams reveal about us? Do they show us a truer side of ourselves? Do they predict the future? In the fourth and final episode of a series with author and sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado, he and the Amens discuss where our dreams may come from, and what the connection is between our dreams and our brains.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

Practical Tips to Get Better Sleep at Night, with Dr. Shane Creado
June 3, 2020
The coronavirus quarantine and working from home has caused many people to make shifts in their sleep schedules. Some are getting more sleep, and some less. In the third episode of a series with author and sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado, he and the Amens discuss some of Dr. Creado’s most effective strategies for planning and sticking to a healthy sleep schedule.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

How Do You Know if You Have a Sleeping Problem? With Dr. Shane Creado
June 2, 2020
Self-diagnosing issues with your sleep can be tricky. Observing your sleep patterns can be difficult because, well, you’re asleep! In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen are again joined by “Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes” author Dr. Shane Creado for a discussion on how to track your sleep patterns and make adjustments to get a better night’s sleep.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

The Surprising Reasons You Can’t Get to Sleep, with Dr. Shane Creado
June 1, 2020
The amount of sleep we get every night plays a huge role in our overall health and mood. Just getting a couple hours less sleep than needed can cause major problems in the long run. What’s worse is many people have no idea why they have trouble sleeping in the first place. In this episode, sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado helps us identify the biggest sleep stealers that rob us of a good night’s sleep.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

Brain in the News: Avoid These Two Medications at All Costs
October 30, 2019
In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen weigh in on brain-related current events. This week’s “Brain in the News” items feature a link between the supplement ashwagandha and improved sleep and stress, two types of medication that are linked to dementia, a 9 year-old arsonist charged with first degree murder, a startling childhood obesity prediction, and a correlation of ADD/ADHD in teen moms.
CATEGORIES ADD / ADHD, Sleep

Sleep Strategies: Which Supplements & Medications are Best for You? with Dr. Shane Creado
May 23, 2019
Although CBT for insomnia is the most effective treatment method for sleep-related issues, for some people it may not be enough. Certain supplements and medications can certainly help, but it’s important to be armed with the right information. In the last episode of this series on sleep issues with Dr. Shane Creado, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen fill you in on the proper supplements and meds (and dosages!) you should be using to get those Z’s.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

What is the Single Most Effective (and Free!) Treatment for Insomnia? with Dr. Shane Creado
May 22, 2019
You may be surprised to learn that the gold standard for treatment of insomnia doesn’t cost a thing. So what is CBT for insomnia? In this episode of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by Dr. Shane Creado for an extended look into this treatment modality, and what makes it so effective.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

The Science Behind Why You’re Not Sleeping! with Dr. Shane Creado
May 21, 2019
Although there are a multitude of factors as to why you’re not getting proper sleep, the standard treatment method is to just throw medication at the problem and hope it goes away, rather than look for the underlying cause. In the second episode of a series on sleep disorders, Dr. Amen and Tana Amen are again joined by sleep expert Dr. Shane Creado. In this episode, Dr. Creado discusses the common underlying factors to look for when assessing your own sleep issues.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado

How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Your Brain? with Dr. Shane Creado
May 20, 2019
Recent studies have shown that people who sleep less hours per night often develop health issues at a significantly higher rate than those that get the required amount. So how bad is it to try to get by on less sleep? In this series of The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen are joined by sleep specialist Dr. Shane Creado for an overview of common sleep issues, as well as practical advice to get you sleeping soundly through the night.
CATEGORIES Sleep
GUEST/S Dr. Shane Creado
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