Episode description

An uncomfortable bed can screw up your sleep. We’re covering how to make your current mattress more comfortable–and how to shop for a new one. 

Guest: senior writer and podcast co-host Caira Blackwell 

Products we recommend: 

• Memory foam mattresses we like: Leesa Original Mattress and Saatva Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm)
• A cheaper memory foam mattress:  Novaform 14″ ComfortGrande Advanced Gel Memory Foam Mattress
• Hybrid mattress we like: Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress
• A favorite innerspring mattress: Stearns & Foster Estate PT Firm Mattress
• An innerspring mattress we like (that’s kind of a hybrid): WinkBed (Luxury Firm)
• A $75,000 mattress: Hastens 2000T
• A great cheap mattress: Zinus Cooling Comfort Support Hybrid Mattress

Additional reading links:

Pillows: 

• The 5 Best Bed Pillows of 2025 

Mattress Toppers: 

• The 4 Best Mattress Toppers of 2025 

Mattresses: 

• How to Choose a Mattress for 2025
• The 24 Best Mattresses of 2025 
• The 4 Best Cheap Mattresses (Under $500) of 2025 
• The 3 Best Memory Foam Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2025
• The 5 Best Innerspring Mattresses of 2025 
• The 4 Best Hybrid Mattresses for 2025
• The 4 Best Mattress and Pillow Encasements of 2025

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