In this powerful episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Michael Nadorff, a leading sleep clinician and author of The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit, to explore the often-overlooked world of nightmares.

Together, they unpack what actually causes nightmares—and why they’re far more than just “bad dreams.” Dr. Nadorff explains the strong links between chronic nightmares and mental health conditions such as PTSD, depression, and even increased suicide risk. Rather than viewing nightmares as a symptom to ignore, he makes the case that they deserve direct, targeted treatment.

Listeners will learn about evidence-based nightmare therapies, including imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT), lucid dreaming techniques, and emerging self-help approaches that empower individuals to actively change their dream content. Dr. Nadorff also discusses how therapists can better integrate nightmare treatment into mental health care—and how people suffering from recurring nightmares can begin addressing them on their own using practical tools from his research and writing.

This episode offers clarity, hope, and actionable insight for anyone haunted by nightmares—or supporting someone who is.

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Sleep disorders are becoming more common—but so are the tools to diagnose and treat them. In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, one of the leading voices in sleep science, to explore the cutting-edge innovations reshaping how we understand sleep.

From advanced home sleep apnea testing to the growing influence of genetics, lifestyle factors, and AI-driven diagnostics, Dr. Rohrscheib breaks down what’s changing, what’s improving, and what the future of sleep medicine really looks like. You’ll discover how technology is making sleep disorder testing more accurate, more accessible, and more personalized than ever before.

Whether you’re dealing with insomnia, suspect sleep apnea, or simply want to optimize your nightly routine, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you better understand your sleep—and your health.

You’ll learn:

• How modern home sleep tests work and who should use them

• Why genetics and lifestyle may explain your sleep struggles

• The groundbreaking role of AI in analyzing sleep data

• What to expect from the next decade of sleep medicine

• How better sleep improves emotional, cognitive, and physical health

If you’ve ever wondered why sleep feels harder today—or how new science is helping us fix it—this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

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Nightmares aren’t just bad dreams—they’re a powerful window into the brain’s stress system, trauma pathways, and emotional memory. In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Dr. Courtney Worley, a double board-certified clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, to reveal what nightmares really mean and—more importantly—how to treat them.

Dr. Worley breaks down the surprising science behind nightmares, why they’re so common in PTSD, and the reasons many people get stuck in repeated dream patterns. Drawing from her acclaimed book, The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit, she shares practical strategies anyone can use to reduce nightmare frequency, retrain the brain’s fear response, and finally reclaim restful sleep.

You’ll learn:

• Why nightmares happen and the brain systems involved

• How trauma and PTSD reshape nighttime imagery

• Which treatments actually work (including imagery rehearsal therapy)

• The specific skills Dr. Worley teaches her patients

• When nightmares signal a bigger sleep disorder

• How addressing nightmares improves overall mental health

If you or someone you love struggles with disturbing dreams, night terrors, or PTSD-related sleep disruption, this episode offers expert-backed solutions—and hope.

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