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W. Chris Winter, MD, F-AASM, D-ABSM, D-ABPN

@drchriswinter

Neurologist, Sleep Medicine Specialist, Speaker/Author: The Sleep Solution & The Rested Child. Host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast. Views my own/not medical advice.

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As a sleep specialist, could I be more sick of this topic?
Answer: No
@savestandard.bsky.social

06.03.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Whoa…you mean this administration is claiming things that are easily disproven with video evidence? Not buying it…no way.

15.02.2026 13:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So maybe I also enjoy the game without understanding why the quarterback called a β€œGreen Left Twin Z-Sh Short Tight Pass 37 Buster Bluff Naked Right Y Fluty Sting X Spear”?

06.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m old and the endless β€œthis frequency will instantly put you into deep sleep” or β€œthis frequency of noise may be linked to negative effects on long-term brain health” tires me. πŸ˜‚

06.02.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love the Muse and use it with patients/clients/athletes…but I do wonder with the Wild West show that is sleep hacks and sleep tech, what is one getting beyond simple meditation, prayer, breathwork prior to bed?

06.02.2026 12:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Because simply meditating before bed could increase deep sleep by 81% and time spent awake by 67%. Cordi MJ, Schlarb AA, Rasch B. Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion. Sleep. 2014 Jun 1;37(6):1143-52, 1152A-1152F. doi: 10.5665/sleep.3778. PMID: 24882909; PMCID: PMC4015388.

06.02.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What I am saying is this: is the intervention improving anything meaningful (e.g. amount of deep sleep, total sleep time, performance on cognitive assessments, response times, blood pressure…anything that would have a performance/heath benefit), and are you able to surpass simple meditation…

06.02.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good thoughtful response….especially the Better Call Saul gaffe. I appreciate the criticism. I long for more but never get it. I’ll be mentioning all of this in the next episode!! Thanks buddy!

06.02.2026 04:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep…that’s my point. As a practical matter I really don’t care about creating an EEG signature that looks like SWS…I’m looking for something that performs. Over the entire expanse of sleep research, what doesn’t improve SWS a little bit?

06.02.2026 04:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#110 - The Sleep Apnea Pill: Wired On The Pills You Took Podcast Episode Β· Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter Β· 07/28/2024 Β· 38m

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05.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#110 - The Sleep Apnea Pill: Wired On The Pills You Took Podcast Episode Β· Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter Β· 07/28/2024 Β· 38m

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

05.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have never seen so much misunderstanding about a new medication. This drug is not a β€œholy grail.” Educate yourself. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

05.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#157 - Weight Loss Drugs and Sleep Apnea: One Pill Makes You Small Podcast Episode Β· Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter Β· 06/23/2025 Β· 39m

It could be…but Apnimed is not it. This is NOT a holy grail sleep apnea treatment. This is not a hot take…just look at the data and understand the nature of sleep apnea. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

05.02.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In December, I shared my Top 10 Sleep Threats on @drchriswinter.bsky.social Sleep Unplugged podcast. Here in these occupied but resilient Twin Cities, I stand by those rankings, but might temporarily switch #1 & #2.

29.01.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks delicious β˜•οΈ

19.01.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is experiment is over.

07.01.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great article. I referenced it in my latest podcast episode as an example of a great/helpful media article about sleep. Well done!

03.11.2025 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So clearly the rallies did not work.

29.10.2025 19:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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That’s no ballroom…

24.10.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 5119 πŸ” 1100 πŸ’¬ 208 πŸ“Œ 74

Unreal. For the first time, two teams I work for will meet for a world championship. So thrilled.

21.10.2025 03:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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September travel was not gym friendly. I’m back.

16.10.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let me guess: Kid Rock with surprise guest Scott Baio?

09.10.2025 21:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Trust me, I agree with you, but I suspect the Republicans don’t care, will not capitulate, and will spin it all to be the Left’s fault. It’s a tough spot. Not sure you fixed anything for me, but appreciate the thought. We have an idiot for a president; nothing will be β€œfixed” until we vote him out.

01.10.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Come on Democrats. Nobody wants this shutdown.

30.09.2025 21:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Well bless his heart. His acting ability to portray a reasonable human being is incredible. οΏΌ

21.09.2025 21:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In my opinion, there is no such thing as a science denier. Gravity? Photosynthesis? Genetics? Don’t believe any of it huh? Curious what an SD would believe in. Chocolate? Ford Pick-ups? Taylor Swift?

21.09.2025 21:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a cowboy hat is sitting in a chair and asking do you have any idea how crazy you are ALT: a man wearing a cowboy hat is sitting in a chair and asking do you have any idea how crazy you are

The entire scientific community.

21.09.2025 20:32 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Does the Tyrell Corporation ever come up in Alien: Earth?

10.09.2025 04:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we move on from the following breaking headline:

Court rules Trump administration action illegal/unconstitutional. He’s doing it anyway.

05.09.2025 22:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Republican Party. Nobody wants this.

04.09.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0