Join sleep expert Andrew Colsky as he sits down with Dr. Helene Emsellem, one of the nation’s leading sleep physicians, for a deep dive into how sleep changes across the lifespan—why teens can’t fall asleep, why retirees wake too early, and why medications aren’t the long-term solution most people think they are.

In this episode, Dr. Emsellem explains the biology behind teenage sleep patterns, revealing how circadian rhythms and early school start times create chronic sleep debt, mood challenges, and even ADD-like symptoms. Andrew also explores the ripple effects on parents—whose own sleep often suffers because of their teens’ schedules.

The conversation then moves to retirees, who often struggle when the familiar structure of a workday disappears. Dr. Emsellem breaks down how retirees can rebuild healthy sleep timing, reduce fragmented nights, and avoid “over-napping.”

You’ll also hear a candid discussion on the pros and cons of sleep medications, when they should actually be used, and why CBT-I remains the gold standard for chronic insomnia.

The episode wraps up with practical, science-backed strategies for improving sleep hygiene, plus what you should—and shouldn’t—expect from melatonin.

Whether you’re parenting a tired teen, newly retired, or navigating sleep meds, this episode gives you real-world tools to sleep better at any age.

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What if your mattress could actually show you how to sleep better? In this episode of Sleep Science Today, host Andrew Colsky sits down with Ray Murphy, founder of O’suan Sleep, to explore the cutting-edge science behind pressure-mapped, personalized mattresses.

Ray shares his journey from the furniture industry to revolutionizing sleep technology after struggling with back pain and finding that traditional mattresses simply didn’t fit. Discover how his pressure mapping system pinpoints your body’s pressure points to recommend the perfect firmness—reducing discomfort and improving sleep quality.

You’ll also learn:

• How mattress firmness and alignment affect sleep and spinal health

• Why natural latex and adjustable layers create more personalized comfort

• How independent studies confirm O’suan’s mattresses improve sleep duration and quality

• What most people get wrong when buying a mattress

If you’ve ever wondered whether your mattress could be the key to better sleep, this episode reveals the surprising science behind personalized comfort.

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Join host Andrew Colsky and guest Andrew Herr, founder of FlyKitt, for an eye-opening episode of Sleep Science Today exploring the science of jet lag. Drawing on cutting-edge military research, Herr explains how inflammation and disrupted circadian rhythms drive fatigue and brain fog during travel — and what you can do about it.

Discover proven strategies to prevent and recover from jet lag, from optimizing light exposure and hydration to nutrition and timing your sleep for maximum adaptation. Whether you’re a frequent flyer, a business traveler, or simply planning your next vacation, you’ll learn how to arrive rested, alert, and ready to perform anywhere in the world.

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