By Ruth Marion

I just love this doctor.  If you want to hear an and educational and entertaining perspective on sleep, this podcast is for you!

Dr. Christopher Winter is a sleep neurologist, best selling author, advisor to professional sports teams, speaker and podcaster.

Dr. Winter, Board Certified in sleep medicine by both the American Board of Sleep Medicine and by the American Board of Internal Medicine has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. As the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, CNSM Consulting and the Medical Director of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Sleep Medicine Center, Dr. Winter is not only an active participant in patient care, but a dynamic speaker and researcher on the science of sleep.

A 2010 article in Trail Runner magazine described Winter as “the leading expert in the field of sleep disruption, in athletes and issues related to travel.”

Winter’s debut book, The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It, was released by Penguin Random House on April 4, 2017.   Winter’s second publication, The Rested Child, was released on August 17, 2021.

Dr. Winter tells the listener’s about his life in the field of sleep since 1993.  He discusses how and why he entered the field of sleep, where the idea to write his books came from and what he is working on now.

Dr. Winter talks about his series called “Sleeping Around with Dr. Chris Winter“ that explores the unique world of sleep and how people of vastly different careers prioritize rest in order to live happier and healthier lives.  Dr. Winter joins professional rock climber, a touring musician and a group of firefighters, living a day in their life, and then sleeping the way they do to understand how sleep helps them achieve their best in life and work. With each episode, the series emphasizes how sleep health can be a priority within any lifestyle or daily structure.

Dr. Winter continues to work with sports teams to help them achieve the best sleep for maximum performance and now has a podcast of his called “Sleep Unplugged”, an unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics – from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits!  His mission is to continue to spread the word about the importance of sleep, sleep research, education and treatments.

To reach Dr. Chris Winter, please go to this link.  We hope you enjoy this podcast and most importantly, sleep well!