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Two decades of clinical commentary on what actually works for sleep.
Dr. Shelby Harris has appeared on national television, in major newspapers, and across leading podcasts as a clinical authority on sleep — particularly chronic insomnia, women's sleep across the lifespan, and the gap between what the research shows and what most patients are told. A selected archive of media appearances is below.
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For media professionals
What you can expect from a Dr. Shelby segment or interview.Dr. Shelby is a board-certified clinical psychologist and one of fewer than 250 Diplomates in Behavioral Sleep Medicine in the United States. She speaks with clarity on technical material, can pivot between consumer-facing and clinical registers within the same interview, and is comfortable with live broadcast, recorded segments, print, and long-form podcast formats.
She does not promote products, supplements, devices, or third-party services. Commentary is based on her clinical practice and the published research.
Standard response time for media inquiries is 24 hours during weekdays. For breaking-news or same-day requests, the inquiry form includes an urgent flag.
Television
Featured appearances.Selected national television appearances. Full broadcast history available on request.
CBS Mornings
Tips for falling back to sleep in the middle of the nightToday Show
Expert guide to better sleep: Easy upgrades for a restful nightThe Drew Barrymore Show
Drew Gets Helpful Tips for a Restful Nights of SleepGood Morning America
Tips on how to achieve better sleepCBS Mornings
How improving sleep can mean better cardiac healthToday Show
Sleep disorders: How to tell if you need to see a doctorPrint & digital
Selected articles and quoted commentary.A selected list of articles where Dr. Shelby's clinical commentary has been featured. Many additional citations exist; this list highlights the most substantive recent pieces.
Podcasts & long-form
Extended conversations on sleep, women's health, and clinical practice.Podcast and long-form interview appearances. These are the conversations where Dr. Shelby goes deeper into the clinical material — better for audiences who want substance over soundbite.
Books
Two books. Practical guides.
The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia is for adults working through chronic sleep problems — particularly the kind that show up around perimenopause and menopause. The Essential Guide to Children's Sleep is for parents who've tried everything. Both translate clinical practice into something you can actually use at 2 a.m.
The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia
For adult women navigating insomnia across life stages — including hormonal shifts, pregnancy, and perimenopause.
The Essential Guide to Children's Sleep
For parents and caregivers navigating sleep issues in children from infancy through adolescence.Media inquiry
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