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August 7, 2026

Introducing The Sleep Doctor to World’s Top Athletes Explains Why You Can’t Sleep from The Tamsen Show. Follow the show: The Tamsen Show Struggling with sleep anxiety, insomnia, or wondering if you’ll ever be able to follow the perfect sleep routine? This conversation is for you.
Speakers: Tamsen Fadal, Dr. Chris Winter

Topics: Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality

**Tamsen Fadal** (0:05)
Hi friends, welcome back. I am so glad you're here. I have to admit something, I am exhausted. I got off a plane from Europe less than 48 hours ago. Before that, I was in New York, then Florida, then Los Angeles, back to New York again.
I really try to prioritize sleep on my travels. I really do. I tell myself I'm going to get to bed early, stick to some kind of routine, and then life happens.
So I had early flights. I had late dinners with family, which I would never give up for the world. I didn't want to leave.
Then I had work calls across different time zones. But maybe the reason I'm so tired isn't because I'm bad at sleeping, but because I've been trying to follow sleep advice that wasn't designed for the life I'm living right now, which is exactly why I asked sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter to join me today. So you might recognize his name, because not only has Arianna Huffington called him the sleep whisperer, but he also contributed to my book, How to Menopause. In our conversation, Dr. Winter breaks down the science of sleeping well when life gets in the way. And trust me, it gets in the way for all of us. He's answering questions we all have. Can naps make up for lost sleep? Do sleep supplements actually work? And how do you recover from jet lag? And by the way, what should you do if your schedule is totally out of control? Dr. Winter's written two books, The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child. I'm a huge fan of him and his work, and I cannot wait for his advice to help you sleep better starting tonight. Before we jump in though, could you do me a quick favor? Could you leave a review? It means the world to me and I would so appreciate it.
Let's go ahead and get into it.
Sleep is something I talk about on the Tamsen Show constantly. I talk about what it does to your hormones, your mood, your metabolism, your brain. Because for years I wasn't connecting the dots between how I felt and what was actually going on with my sleep. Switching to my Lisa mattress genuinely changed things. I fall asleep faster, I stay asleep longer, which is big for me, and I wake up without that low-grade achiness that I thought was pretty normal. My bed finally feels like the sanctuary I had been telling all of you to create for yourselves. What I love is that Lisa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses designed around how you actually sleep, with specific sleep positions and feel preferences. Their sleep quiz takes less than two minutes and it matches you to the right one. They're assembled in the USA, awarded best hybrid and best memory foam mattresses by New York Times Wirecutter, and they back everything with free shipping and easy returns in a 120 night sleep trial. They've also donated over 43,000 mattresses to families in need across the country, and that really matters to me. Go to lisa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code Tamsen, exclusive for my listeners. That's leesa.com promo code Tamsen for 25% off select mattresses, plus an extra $50 off. And when you use our code, you're supporting The Tamsen Show, lisa.com promo code Tamsen.
How much time do you actually spend getting ready in the morning? Because mine used to be a whole production with layers of product, and somehow I ended up looking way more overdone than I wanted to. Jones Road Beauty has changed that for me. The Miracle Balm is what I reach for now when I want to look put together. It's a highlighter, a bronzer, blush, lip tint, all in one. And I love that I can pack less when I'm traveling. Plus they just launched a foundation stick for the days when I want a little more coverage. It's buildable and weightless with medium to full coverage without ever looking cakey. And it's packed with ceramides, squalane and hyaluronic acid. So it's actually nourishing your skin while you wear it. Modern day makeup that's clean, strategic and multifunctional for effortless routines. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a free full size mascara on their first purchase when they use code Tamsen at checkout. Just head to jonesroadbeauty.com and use code Tamsen at checkout. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. Please support our show and tell them The Tamsen Show sent you.
Chris, it's so good to see you.

**Dr. Chris Winter** (3:57)
It's great to see you too.

**Tamsen Fadal** (3:58)

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