Sleep Takeout
🎙️ Sleep advice without a pill. 💊 If you’ve ever tossed and turned and wondered, “Why is something everyone does so hard for me?” — you’re not alone. Join Dr. Daniel Baughn, clinical psychologist and sleep expert @danielbaughnphd, and Dr. Michelle Zetoony, sleep and pulmonary medicine specialist @drzetoony, as we dive into the science, psychology, and mystery of sleep. From myths and misconceptions to real-life struggles and solutions, we’ll explore what it really takes to rest well—without quick fixes or pills. Come for the insight, stay for the laughs, and leave feeling a little more human (and hopefully a lot more rested). 🌙💤
Episodes
127 episodes
Narcolepsy Treatment Is Changing: Orexin Drugs + Sleep Strategies
S6 E137 Narcolepsy Treatment Is Changing: Orexin Drugs + Sleep StrategiesNarcolepsy treatment may be entering a new era. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, Dan and Michelle explore how new orexin-targeted medications could change the tre...
Why Your CPAP Isn't Working: The 4 Endotypes of Apnea Explained
S6 E136 - Why Your CPAP Isn't Working: The 4 Endotypes of Apnea ExplainedStruggling with your CPAP machine? You’re not alone! Discover why CPAP works wonders for some, but leaves others frustrated. In this episode of Sleep Takeout, we b...
How to Beat Jet Lag in the Land of the Midnight Sun
S6 E135 - How to Beat Jet Lag in the Land of the Midnight SunDan and Michelle discuss how traveling across time zones to northern destinations with very long summer daylight (e.g., Alaska, Canada, Iceland, Scandinavia) can disrupt circa...
S6 E134 - Sleep and Chocolate. The good and the bad
S6 E134 - Welcome to the world of chocolate. On the surface people believe that it is all bad but there are some benefits to sleep with chocolate. Listen to Dr Zetoony discuss this in a short video. Next week Dr Dan and Dr Mic...
S6 E133 - Sleep Restriction. Where to start with SRT
S6 E133 - On today's episode Dr Zetoony is solo and recording an episode about where to start with sleep restriction therapy (SRT). This is a tool often used to improve sleep efficiency (how much of the time that you are in bed is spent w...
Can’t Sleep? Try This Meditation for Insomnia & Racing Thoughts
S6 E132 - Can’t Sleep? Try This Meditation for Insomnia & Racing ThoughtsCan’t sleep? If you’re lying awake at night with racing thoughts, sleep anxiety, frustration, or middle-of-the-night wake-ups, this guided meditation for insom...
Awake at 3AM? A Gentle Self-Compassion Meditation to Help You Sleep
S6 E131 - Awake at 3AM? A Gentle Self-Compassion Meditation to Help You SleepAwake in the middle of the night? Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stop your mind from racing?In this calming Sleep Takeout Podcast episode, ...
New FDA Pill: Weight Loss vs. Sleep Apnea (The Truth About Foundayo & GLP-1s)
S6 E130 - New FDA Pill: Weight Loss vs. Sleep Apnea (The Truth About Foundayo & GLP-1s)🔔 Tired of your CPAP? 😴 The NEW FDA-approved weight loss pill is here, but can it actually replace your machine and cure your sleep apnea? We rev...
Why Tonight's Sleep Actually Starts at 8:00 AM ☀️ (Circadian Rhythm Hacks)
S6 E129 - Why Tonight's Sleep Actually Starts at 8:00 AM ☀️ (Circadian Rhythm Hacks)Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony dive into the mechanics of sleep pressure and the suprachiasmatic nucleus to explain why immediate morning su...
END SLEEP DIVORCE with 2 Duvets (Scandinavian Trick)
S6 E128 - END SLEEP DIVORCE with 2 Duvets (Scandinavian Trick)Sharing a bed but hating every minute? 🤬 Blanket thieves and different temperature needs are a real nightmare for sleep quality. Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Zetoony ex...
Is Your At-Home Sleep Apnea Test Lying to You? 🤥
S6 E127 - Is Your At-Home Sleep Apnea Test Lying to You? 🤥Struggling with exhaustion and suspect sleep apnea? 😩 You're not alone! At-home tests are popular, but are they really giving you the truth? Dr. Daniel Baughn and Dr. Michelle Ze...
Is Your Apple Watch RUINING Your Sleep? (The Problem with Sleepmaxxing)
S6 E126 - Is Your Apple Watch RUINING Your Sleep? (The Problem with Sleepmaxxing)Are you obsessed with your sleep tracker score but still waking up exhausted? Your favorite wearable might be feeding your insomnia anxiety—a condition kno...
S6 E125 - Costco Visit Part 2: Food Court Healthy Picks, Bidets, and Why Wine Hurts Sleep
Costco Visit Part 2: Food Court ‘Healthy’ Picks, Bidets, and Why Wine Hurts SleepDan and Michelle take listeners on Costco visit part two, exploring whether any food court items can be considered healthy for better sleep. They review me...
S6 124 - Is an $11,000 Smart Bed Actually Worth It? (Sleep Number vs Tempur-Pedic)
Sleep Nation Goes Mattress Shopping: Sleep Number vs Tempur-Pedic (and an $11,000 Quote)Michelle and Daniel share their “takeout” adventure after a conference, visiting Sleep Number and Ashley Furniture to test mattresses and power base...
S6 E123 - Podfest 2026 Unlocked & Key Takeaways
Podfest 2026 Recap: AI, Networking, No Free Coffee & What’s Next for Sleep TakeoutMichelle and Dan recap their experience at Podfest 2026 from their hotel-room “studio,” joking about overpriced conference coffee, a pink sock mic cov...
S6 E122 - Is Costco Melatonin Bad for You?
Costco Pharmacy Sleep Aids: Melatonin, Antihistamines, Nasal Sprays & More (No Membership Needed)Michelle and Daniel film from Costco’s pharmacy and health/beauty aisles, highlighting that you don’t need a Costco membership to use t...
S6 E121 - The Sleep Trap
The Sleep Trap: Detox Foot Patches, Ortho-Insomnia, and the Illusion of ControlMichelle and Daniel discuss the “sleep trap,” where trying too hard to sleep and following increasingly regimented routines can worsen insomnia and anxiety. ...
S6 E120 - Why trying harder to sleep backfires and Sleep Gummies
How to Beat Insomnia: Tips and Tricks for Better SleepIn this episode, we dive into why your efforts to get better sleep might be backfiring and discuss effective techniques to help you achieve restful sleep. From the importance of redi...
S6 E119 - Podcasting at PodFest 2026: Real Talk from Our Hotel Room
S6 E119 - Podcasting at PodFest 2026: Real Talk from Our Hotel RoomWhat really happens when podcasters hit the road?In this casual, behind-the-scenes episode, Dan and Michelle sit down in their hotel room at PodFest 2026 to catc...
S6 E118 - Laughter and Sleep: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Rest
S6 E118 - Laughter and Sleep: Unlocking the Secrets to Better RestIn this live episode recorded at Podcast Fest, we delve into the surprising connection between laughter and sleep. We discuss how laughter can positively impact your slee...
S6 E117 - Sex and Sleep: The Surprising Connection
Sex and Sleep: The Surprising ConnectionIn this long-awaited episode, Dan and Michelle dive into the intriguing relationship between sex and sleep. They explore the physiological and psychological aspects of this connection, discussing ...
S6 E116 - Your New Sleep Prescription and ADHD Self Help Books
S6 E116 - Your New Sleep Prescription and ADHD Self Help BooksIn this episode, hosts Michelle and her co-host discuss a variety of topics starting with a light-hearted conversation about quirky closet items before diving deep into the i...
S6 E115 - Breaking Up with OTC Sleep Aids and Tips and Tricks
S6 E115 - Breaking Up with OTC Sleep Aids and Tips and TricksIn this episode, Dan and Michelle discuss the challenges and strategies of weaning off over-the-counter (OTC) sleep medications. They explore the common OTC aids like diphenhy...
S6 E114 - Metabolism & Sleep - Schedule Sleep Tip
S6 E114 - Metabolism & Sleep - Schedule Sleep TipWelcome back to the Sleep Takeout Podcast! In this episode, Dan and Michelle dive into the significance of sleep in regulating metabolism, especially at the start of the new year when...
S6 E113 - Top Sleep Breakthroughs & Sleep Takeout's Year in Review!
S6 E113 - Top Sleep Breakthroughs & Sleep Takeout's Year in Review!Join Dr. Michelle Zetoony and Dr. Daniel Baughn as they count down the top 3 sleep breakthroughs of the year on this exciting episode of Sleep Takeout! From behavior...