<![CDATA[The Rest Report]]>The Rest Report is a podcast series from BetterSleep. Each episode dives into a sleep-related topic featuring an expert, translating insight into simple, actionable guidance. The series seeks to demystify sleep challenges and offer tips that people can apply in their everyday lives.

Hosted by BetterSleep’s General Manager, Nathalie Walton, each 20-minute conversation is designed to be insightful and solution-oriented. Having struggled with sleep herself and explored countless remedies and hacks over the years, she has discovered solutions that work and is passionate about helping others achieve the same.

]]>https://www.bettersleep.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 00:17:19 GMTFri, 14 Nov 2025 20:30:16 GMT60BetterSleep<p><b>The Rest Report</b> is a podcast series from <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/" target="_blank"><b>BetterSleep</b></a>. Each episode dives into a sleep-related topic featuring an expert, translating insight into simple, actionable guidance. The series seeks to demystify sleep challenges and offer tips that people can apply in their everyday lives.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by BetterSleep’s General Manager, Nathalie Walton, each 20-minute conversation is designed to be insightful and solution-oriented. Having struggled with sleep herself and explored countless remedies and hacks over the years, she has discovered solutions that work and is passionate about helping others achieve the same.</p>episodicBetterSleepsocial@ipnos.comno<![CDATA[The Neurochemistry Behind Restless Leg Syndrome (w/ Dr. William Lu)]]>Can low iron levels cause restless leg syndrome and poor sleep? In this episode of The Rest Report, we sit down with Dr. William Lu — a board-certified sleep medicine physician — to break down the connection between iron deficiency, dopamine production, and restless leg syndrome (RLS).
Dr. Lu explains why low ferritin disrupts your brain chemistry, triggers RLS symptoms at night, and what you can do to improve sleep quality naturally.

If you struggle with insomnia, nighttime leg discomfort, chronic fatigue, or poor sleep quality, this episode could change how you approach your health.

William is a physician leader and triple-boarded specialist in sleep, obesity, and family medicine. As the Medical Director at Dreem Health, he leads a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and sleep technologists that is looking to bring tech-enabled sleep care to patients across the country. Beyond the clinic, William is a prominent voice in the medical community, having contributed expert commentary to many outlets including CNN, Forbes, and Fox News on the future of sleep health and tech-enabled primary care.

More of Dr. William Lu's work:
🌐 Website: https://www.rls.org/
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]]>a250ac60-8dca-4fe2-ac56-43011bce6e31Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>Can low iron levels cause restless leg syndrome and poor sleep? In this episode of The Rest Report, we sit down with Dr. William Lu — a board-certified sleep medicine physician — to break down the connection between iron deficiency, dopamine production, and restless leg syndrome (RLS).<br />Dr. Lu explains why low ferritin disrupts your brain chemistry, triggers RLS symptoms at night, and what you can do to improve sleep quality naturally. <br /><br />If you struggle with insomnia, nighttime leg discomfort, chronic fatigue, or poor sleep quality, this episode could change how you approach your health.<br /><br />William is a physician leader and triple-boarded specialist in sleep, obesity, and family medicine. As the Medical Director at Dreem Health, he leads a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and sleep technologists that is looking to bring tech-enabled sleep care to patients across the country. Beyond the clinic, William is a prominent voice in the medical community, having contributed expert commentary to many outlets including CNN, Forbes, and Fox News on the future of sleep health and tech-enabled primary care.<br /><br /><b>More of Dr. William Lu's work:</b><br />🌐 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rls.org/" target="_blank">https://www.rls.org/</a><br />----<br /><b>📰 Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome</a><br /><br />Explore BetterSleep's vast library of sounds, stories, and meditations:<br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a><br />-----<br />Follow us on social media:<br />➡️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bettersleep" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bettersleep</a><br />➡️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/bettersleep" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bettersleep</a><br />➡️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/bettersleephq" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bettersleephq</a><br /><br />Check out our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/</a></p>no00:21:2516The Neurochemistry Behind Restless Leg Syndrome (w/ Dr. William Lu)full<![CDATA[When Stress Steals Your Sleep (w/ Dr. Aric Prather) ]]>Ever lie in bed, exhausted, while your mind won't stop replaying the day's "what ifs"? We've all been there. In this episode, we dive deep into sleep stress — exploring how stress and lack of sleep create a vicious cycle that's hard to break. Our guest, clinical psychologist and BetterSleep advisor, Dr. Aric Prather breaks down why stress and sleep deprivation go hand in hand, why rumination keeps you tossing and turning. He shares proven stress management techniques for sleep, including practical advice on how to sleep when stressed and anxious. If difficulty sleeping from stress is something you're struggling with, Dr. Prather also explains why prioritizing rest is one of the most powerful tools for managing stress and lack of sleep. Whether you're dealing with occasional stress or chronic sleep deprivation, this episode will change how you think about rest.

Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF, where he directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Research program and co-leads the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. Dr. Prather has published over 130 NIH-supported scientific papers, authored The Sleep Prescription and serves as a Scientific Advisor to BetterSleep.

More of Dr. Prather's work:
🌐 Website: https://www.aricprather.com/
📘 The Sleep Prescription: https://www.aricprather.com/the-sleep...
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]]>0cd238fe-9a3a-427e-8709-160cf2b11d91Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:48:54 GMT<p>Ever lie in bed, exhausted, while your mind won't stop replaying the day's "what ifs"? We've all been there. In this episode, we dive deep into sleep stress — exploring how stress and lack of sleep create a vicious cycle that's hard to break. Our guest, clinical psychologist and BetterSleep advisor, Dr. Aric Prather breaks down why stress and sleep deprivation go hand in hand, why rumination keeps you tossing and turning. He shares proven stress management techniques for sleep, including practical advice on how to sleep when stressed and anxious. If difficulty sleeping from stress is something you're struggling with, Dr. Prather also explains why prioritizing rest is one of the most powerful tools for managing stress and lack of sleep. Whether you're dealing with occasional stress or chronic sleep deprivation, this episode will change how you think about rest.<br /><br /><b>Aric A. Prather,</b> PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF, where he directs the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Research program and co-leads the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. Dr. Prather has published over 130 NIH-supported scientific papers, authored The Sleep Prescription and serves as a Scientific Advisor to BetterSleep.<br /><br />More of Dr. Prather's work:<br />🌐 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aricprather.com/" target="_blank">https://www.aricprather.com/</a><br />📘 The Sleep Prescription: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aricprather.com/the-sleep" target="_blank">https://www.aricprather.com/the-sleep</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWVRbGgzanI3b1pNVVFIZS1WY1I4MnRxMVVrd3xBQ3Jtc0ttM05ZWHFZbGRPSmVoakQyUTI1QVR1NnU1UkFMU19VaFNLbHJpQmlRWEZWRzI5ajZFZERYYTNBZXJUSlIyMXhTbWIyZ3VlenlIM0NtWlR2MnUtUGZOVjZfcV83YmNfby0wQ2o1b2NJWmcwTkwwNnl5RQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aricprather.com%2Fthe-sleep-prescription&amp;v=ZjqBG1vMBLo" target="_blank">...</a><br />----<br />📰 Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-rep" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-rep</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1RMOS1YZHR6NmluR0d4cVRkR18xQVVMelpCUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZS0wd3E2Z2VYUzE3MmQ1NzZiclJVZXU5cHl5RGJPM3BkY0FoRnh4dDVrUlRQSXNoem9xWHoxNUtFc2pRQ2toX2o0eVBBRHRTb1g3ODJMejliVEtkekxfdXhvU05PSWNBcjl5cUI0SXo1ZWdTbmNoYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bettersleep.com%2F%3Frest-report-welcome&amp;v=ZjqBG1vMBLo" target="_blank">...</a><br /><br />Explore BetterSleep's vast library of sounds, stories, and meditations:<br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a></p>no00:21:3115When Stress Steals Your Sleep (w/ Dr. Aric Prather) full<![CDATA[What Hormones Are Actually Doing to Your Sleep (w/ Dr. Shelby Harris)]]>In honor of International Women's day, this episode dives into the science behind hormonal shifts on sleep and separate fact from fiction. Is it true that women need more sleep than men? Which hormones make you sleep? What are signs of low oestrogen? How do you fix hormonal insomnia? Dr. Shelby Harris shares evidence-based strategies to help women reclaim their sleep without relying on myths...or potato chips.

About this week's guest:
Shelby Harris PsyD, DBSM is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatments. Her self-help book, The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia was published in 2019 by W.W. Norton Books. Dr. Harris holds an academic appointment as Clinical Associate Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Neurology and Psychiatry.

Dr. Shelby Harris is a trusted clinical advisor for BetterSleep, helping us scale our mission to provide the appropriate care for you.

More of Dr. Shelby's work:
🌐 Website: https://www.drshelbyharris.com/
📘 Her book: https://a.co/d/0j0Cmeay
📱IG: https://www.instagram.com/sleepdocshelby?igsh=MXV1M2t3amVnNXFwYQ==
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]]>3398ed08-aa23-4282-a0a0-91f8a572c1a7Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>In honor of International Women's day, this episode dives into the science behind hormonal shifts on sleep and separate fact from fiction. Is it true that women need more sleep than men? Which hormones make you sleep? What are signs of low oestrogen? How do you fix hormonal insomnia? Dr. Shelby Harris shares evidence-based strategies to help women reclaim their sleep without relying on myths...or potato chips.<br /><br /><b>About this week's guest: </b><br /><b>Shelby Harris</b> PsyD, DBSM is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatments. Her self-help book, The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia was published in 2019 by W.W. Norton Books. Dr. Harris holds an academic appointment as Clinical Associate Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Neurology and Psychiatry. <br /><br />Dr. Shelby Harris is a trusted<b> clinical advisor for BetterSleep</b>, helping us scale our mission to provide the appropriate care for you. <br /><br />More of Dr. Shelby's work:<br />🌐 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.drshelbyharris.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drshelbyharris.com/</a><br />📘 Her book: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/0j0Cmeay" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0j0Cmeay</a><br />📱IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sleepdocshelby?igsh=MXV1M2t3amVnNXFwYQ==" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sleepdocshelby?igsh=MXV1M2t3amVnNXFwYQ==</a><br />----<br />📰 Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome</a><br /><br />Explore BetterSleep's vast library of sounds, stories, and meditations:<br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a></p>no00:20:3714What Hormones Are Actually Doing to Your Sleep (w/ Dr. Shelby Harris)full<![CDATA[Sleep Interrupted: How to Conquer Your Nighttime Wake-Ups (w/ Lindsay Scola)]]>Middle-of-the-night wake-ups happen to almost everyone, but it’s not your fault. I chat with sleep advocate and writer, Lindsay Scola, about why nighttime wake-ups are actually normal, along with practical, guilt-free ways to fall back asleep.

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How to fall back asleep in middle of night? Explore BetterSleep's vast library of sounds, stories, and meditations:
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]]>0042be2e-fabb-427f-b590-e60f982b4d05Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:19:01 GMT<p>Middle-of-the-night wake-ups happen to almost everyone, but it’s not your fault. I chat with sleep advocate and writer, Lindsay Scola, about why nighttime wake-ups are actually normal, along with practical, guilt-free ways to fall back asleep. <br /><br />📰 Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome</a><br /><br />How to fall back asleep in middle of night? Explore BetterSleep's vast library of sounds, stories, and meditations:<br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a></p>no00:18:4113Sleep Interrupted: How to Conquer Your Nighttime Wake-Ups (w/ Lindsay Scola)full<![CDATA[Loud Warning, Quiet Danger: Understanding Sleep Apnea (w/ Dr. Jordan Stern)]]>Can you have sleep apnea without snoring? Does snoring mean I have sleep apnea? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jordan Stern about what sleep apnea really is, how it differs from ordinary snoring, and why untreated apnea can impact your health in ways you might not expect.

Dr. Jordan Stern is a New York Times Best Selling author, an award winning Head and Neck Surgeon, and Sleep specialist. He is also the Founder and CEO of BlueSleep, a digital healthcare company where he's turned snoring and sleep apnea into a solvable, data driven science.

BetterSleep has partnered with BlueSleep to help our users set up an easy telehealth visit with a clinician, to better understand if they’re at risk: https://www.bluesleep.com/bettersleep-bluesleep

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Track your snoring and nighttime sounds with the BetterSleep tracker and recorder:
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]]>43df17a2-01b9-4ddc-9f51-f018946278e7Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:08:58 GMT<p>Can you have sleep apnea without snoring? Does snoring mean I have sleep apnea? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jordan Stern about what sleep apnea really is, how it differs from ordinary snoring, and why untreated apnea can impact your health in ways you might not expect. <br /><br /><b>Dr. Jordan Stern</b> is a New York Times Best Selling author, an award winning Head and Neck Surgeon, and Sleep specialist. He is also the Founder and CEO of BlueSleep, a digital healthcare company where he's turned snoring and sleep apnea into a solvable, data driven science.<br /><br />BetterSleep has partnered with BlueSleep to help our users set up an easy telehealth visit with a clinician, to better understand if they’re at risk: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bluesleep.com/bettersleep-bluesleep" target="_blank">https://www.bluesleep.com/bettersleep-bluesleep</a><br /><br />📰 <b>Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome</a><br /><br />Track your snoring and nighttime sounds with the BetterSleep tracker and recorder:<br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a></p>no00:17:3812Loud Warning, Quiet Danger: Understanding Sleep Apnea (w/ Dr. Jordan Stern)full<![CDATA[Rethinking the Nightcap (w/ Dr. Brooke Scheller)]]>Does alcohol affect your sleep? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brooke Scheller, a clinical nutritionist, to uncover how alcohol can quietly disrupt our sleep. We break down why alcohol disrupts sleep including what happens when you’re sleeping with alcohol in your system. Dr. Brooke shares practical tips that can help you sleep better and build a healthier relationship with alcohol.

📰 Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter: https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome

Compare nights you drink vs nights you don’t and see how alcohol affects your body with the
📱BetterSleep tracker:
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• Google Play: https://bit.ly/3hQzub2


More of Dr. Brooke’s work
💻 www.brookescheller.com
📄 https://substack.com/@drbrookescheller
📙 How to Eat to Change How You Drink (https://a.co/d/h7H9EjA)
🍽️ Free Meal Plan: https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplan

]]>b76334d9-a6c5-4561-b20e-190c984e9153Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:59:06 GMT<p>Does alcohol affect your sleep? In this episode, I sit down with <b>Dr. Brooke Scheller</b>, a clinical nutritionist, to uncover how alcohol can quietly disrupt our sleep. We break down why alcohol disrupts sleep including what happens when you’re sleeping with alcohol in your system. Dr. Brooke shares practical tips that can help you sleep better and build a healthier relationship with alcohol.<br /><br />📰 <b>Subscribe to The Rest Report Newsletter</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome" target="_blank">https://www.bettersleep.com/?rest-report-welcome</a><br /><br />Compare nights you drink vs nights you don’t and see how alcohol affects your body with the <br />📱BetterSleep tracker: <br />• App Store: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2XNgrrg</a><br />• Google Play: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/3hQzub2" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3hQzub2</a><br /><br /><br />More of Dr. Brooke’s work<br />💻 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.brookescheller.com" target="_blank">www.brookescheller.com</a><br />📄 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://substack.com/@drbrookescheller" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@drbrookescheller</a> <br />📙 How to Eat to Change How You Drink (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/h7H9EjA" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/h7H9EjA</a>)<br />🍽️ Free Meal Plan: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplan" target="_blank">https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplan</a></p>no00:17:0511Rethinking the Nightcap (w/ Dr. Brooke Scheller)full<![CDATA[Introducing: The Rest Report]]>What starts as a few sleepless nights can turn into years of searching for answers. The Rest Report is a series born from that search. Hosted by BetterSleep's General Manager, Nathalie Walton, we uncover what actually shapes our sleep and share tips that work backed by experts.

Subscribe and receive notifications for our bi-weekly episodes.

]]>f14e37a4-b07f-4c2d-85d6-e74d767b6ab2Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:52:15 GMT<p>What starts as a few sleepless nights can turn into years of searching for answers. The Rest Report is a series born from that search. Hosted by BetterSleep's General Manager, Nathalie Walton, we uncover what actually shapes our sleep and share tips that work backed by experts.<br /><br />Subscribe and receive notifications for our bi-weekly episodes.</p>no00:01:021Introducing: The Rest Reporttrailer