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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). 🌙💤

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  • S6 · E123
    March 24 · 13 min

    S6 E123 - Podfest 2026 Unlocked & Key Takeaways

    Send us Fan Mail Podfest 2026 Recap: AI, Networking, No Free Coffee & What’s Next for Sleep Takeout Michelle and Dan recap their experience at Podfest 2026 from their hotel-room “studio,” joking about overpriced conference coffee, a pink sock mic cover, and switching from caffeine to “mom water” for a late-night vibe. They share key takeaways: this year focused more on content strategy and how AI can help clarify and improve workflow, and the conference also encouraged them to skip some lectures to network, leading to conversations with vendors and podcasters—including two guys who create comedy parodies of podcasts. They discuss pacing, burnout, discovering new conference spaces, and grabbing coffee and snacks from a concurrent gastrointestinal conference. Both would attend again, plan to bring their own coffee, and want listener comments and critiques across platforms. They tease a next episode featuring two store visits and what happened to Dan at one store. 00:00 Late Night Check In 00:12 Podfest Coffee Drama 01:18 Top Takeaways AI 02:08 Networking And Parody Pitch 03:07 Morning Vs Night Vibes 03:53 Hotel And Conference Comparisons 05:34 Exploring Hidden Spaces 07:13 Would We Come Back 08:22 Balancing Work And Podcasting 09:37 Call For Comments 11:23 Next Episode Teaser 12:04 Final Podfest Goodbye ✨ Real rest isn’t just about falling asleep, it’s about feeling at ease again. I’m Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can’t quite turn off their minds at night. 🌙 Discover more about this work or reach out directly at https://www.danielbaughn.com/schedule-call Sometimes, a simple conversation can be the start of real change. If you have questions for Dr. Michelle Zetoony or want to learn more about sleep and wellness, visit https://www.dosleep.com or email us anytime at sleeptakeout@gmail.com We’d love to hear from you! 🌙 Theme music "Happy Days by FSM Team" courtesy of https://www.free-stock-music.com Support the show Become a Sleep Takeout+ Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1692604/support Watch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sleeptakeout www.danielbaughn.com www.dosleep.com sleeptakeout@gmail.com

  • S6 · E122
    March 17 · 15 min

    S6 E122 - Is Costco Melatonin Bad for You?

    Send us Fan Mail 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 the pharmacy and that it participates with GoodRx, with reduced rates for GLP-1s, though hours are limited. They browse products and discuss how some relate to sleep, including melatonin (noting dosing concerns, regulation differences, and that it supports circadian shifting rather than directly causing sleepiness) and why antihistamines like diphenhydramine (Benadryl and “PM” cold/pain products) shouldn’t be used regularly for sleep due to side effects, especially with age. They compare nasal products (Afrin rebound risk, saline sprays, Flonase/Nasacort, and NeilMed rinses with distilled water cautions), mention Breathe Right strips for nasal breathing, review vapor inhalers/rub, and briefly discuss magnesium and methylated B-complex vitamins. 00:00 Costco Pharmacy Secrets 00:48 Health Aisle Warmup 02:37 Melatonin Reality Check 04:09 Antihistamines Not Sleep Aids 05:48 Nasal Sprays and Saline 07:39 Neti Pot Safety Talk 08:43 Breathe Strips and Mouth Tape 09:41 Vapor Inhalers and Rubs 10:49 PM Pain Relievers Warning 12:28 Sleep Gummies and Supplements 13:27 B Vitamins Magnesium Wrap ✨ Real rest isn’t just about falling asleep, it’s about feeling at ease again. I’m Dr. Daniel Baughn, sleep psychologist and co-host of Sleep Takeout. I help professionals and high-achievers who seem to have everything together on the outside but can’t quite turn off their minds at night. 🌙 Discover more about this work or reach out directly at https://www.danielbaughn.com/schedule-call Sometimes, a simple conversation can be the start of real change. If you have questions for Dr. Michelle Zetoony or want to learn more about sleep and wellness, visit https://www.dosleep.com or email us anytime at sleeptakeout@gmail.com We’d love to hear from you! 🌙 Theme music "Happy Days by FSM Team" courtesy of https://www.free-stock-music.com Support the show Become a Sleep Takeout+ Supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1692604/support Watch on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sleeptakeout www.danielbaughn.com www.dosleep.com sleeptakeout@gmail.com

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