In addition to being a respected clinical psychiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Matt Bernstein is Accord’s chief executive officer and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. After graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in New York, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in English literature, he received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Bernstein then trained at the MGH McLean Psychiatry Residency Program in Belmont, Mass., where he served as chief resident. He remained at McLean Hospital after residency as a psychiatrist-in-charge and later served as assistant medical director of its schizophrenia and bipolar inpatient program. Dr. Bernstein has developed his passion for community-based care as the chief medical officer at Ellenhorn, a sister program of Accord, where he has pursued alternative ways (such as a focus on metabolism, nutrition, circadian-rhythm biology and exercise) to help individuals achieve their best levels of functioning without relying solely on traditional psychiatric approaches. In addition to serving on the clinical advisory board at Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bernstein is known for organizing the first-ever public conference on metabolic psychiatry in 2023.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Can what you eat reshape your mental health and sleep through a metabolic psychiatry lens?

😴 Can glucose monitors and ketone testing unlock hidden insights into your sleep patterns?

😴 What do iron, B12, vitamin D, and carnitine reveal about your brain health and sleep?

😴 Can meditation during the day support better sleep quality at night?

😴 What role do red light, magnesium, and your environment play in deep sleep?

😴 Can tools like ChatGPT help guide your health decisions around nutrition and sleep?

😴 Why are so few practitioners trained in metabolic psychiatry, and how can you find the right support?

😴 Do purpose, community, and lifestyle complete the foundation for better overall health and sleep?

😴 And many more


GUEST LINKS:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accordmh/

Twitter: https://x.com/accordmetabolic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accordmh

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bernstein-md-5743338/

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The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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Dr. Douglas Krohn is an award-winning primary care physician, a Clinical Professor at New York Medical College, and a sleep apnea patient with deep insights into the patient journey and effective care delivery. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Telemedicine Association, and the American Board of Pediatrics.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Why sleep disorders must be addressed before sleep optimization

😴 Could you have sleep apnea and not know it?

😴 Why do so many people delay getting diagnosed

😴 Can a questionnaire really approximate an overnight sleep study?

😴 How KONK Sleep delivers diagnosis in minutes

😴 What is virtual asynchronous care and why does it matter?

😴 Is CPAP therapy the only treatment option for sleep apnea?

😴 How GLP-1 medications are entering sleep apnea treatment

😴 Why do some people need combination therapy for sleep apnea

😴 Why women are often missed in sleep apnea screening

😴 How wearables like the Apple Watch (and more!) are helping detect (but not diagnosis) sleep apnea

😴 How treating sleep apnea can transform mood, energy, and relationships

😴 And many more


GUEST LINKS:

Website: www.konksleep.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konksleep/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Konk-Sleep/61566508115974/#

Twitter: x.com/@konksleep

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-krohn-md-119533a/

DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

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Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/

‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter

8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize

Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts

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Dr. Melissa Sonners is a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and the author of The Connection Code (Hay House, 2026). After finding herself stretched between motherhood, ambition, and eventually a serious illness, Melissa was forced to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered something powerful: true healing doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from learning how to listen to the body more deeply.

Today, Melissa helps people reconnect with their nervous systems using simple, science-backed practices—from understanding brainwaves and syncing with natural rhythms to what she calls “microdoses” of connection, play, and presence that take just minutes throughout the day.

Because in a world full of endless to-do lists, Melissa reminds us that joy, calm, and connection aren’t indulgences—they’re essential medicine. And ultimately, her work is about helping people return to the version of themselves that laughs easier, breathes deeper, and remembers what it feels like to be fully alive.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Could nervous system downshifts create easier sleep tonight?

😴 Can micro self-care outperform long recovery blocks daily?

😴 Are you stuck in burnout mode all day?

😴 Can you downshift in two minutes between tasks?

😴 Could brainwaves guide your day-to-night transitions?

😴 Do you start mornings in Theta or screens?

😴 Could a puzzle practice calm your busy mind?

😴 Are you living in Beta mode until bedtime?

😴 Why are amber lights a non-negotiable for sleep experts?

😴 What happens when digital boundaries become identity, not effort?

😴 Could oxytocin connection outperform more sleep protocols?

😴 To go deeper, check out Melissa Sonners’ new book The Connection Code, a roadmap for reconnecting with yourself and finding clarity, confidence, and ease

😴 And many more


GUEST LINKS:

Melissa’s book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804651/the-connection-code-by-dr-melissa-sonners/

Instagram: @beinspiredmama

Facebook: @melissasonners

DISCLAIMER:
The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep -

Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/

‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter

8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize

Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill

YouTube:

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