Deep into Sleep

Do you know how to effectively deal with OCD in children and teenagers? In this episode of the Deep into Sleep podcast, Dr. Yishan interviews Dr. Kushnir, a clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety and sleep disorders. Learn about common mistakes parents make when dealing with their children's OCD and effective treatments. Plus, Dr. Kushnir shares insights...

In this episode of Deep into Sleep podcast, host Dr. Yishan Xu, a board-certified sleep psychologist, interviews retired neurologist Dr. Stasha Gominak. Dr. Gominak completed a Neurology residency in 1989 at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Starting in 2004, she began to dedicate more of her practice to the treatment of sleep and sleep disorders. Dr. Gominak is keen...

In this episode of the Deep into Sleep podcast, host Dr. Yishan welcomes Dr. Eitan Schechtman, an assistant professor at the University of California Irvine, and head of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Sleep Lab. Dr. Schechtman discusses the modern literature and research methods used to understand how dreams and memories connect with each other, and how this connection can be used in clinical treat...

In this episode of the Deep into Sleep podcast, Dr. Yishan interviews Dr. Eitan Schechtman, an assistant professor at the University of California Irvine, and head of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Sleep Lab. They discuss the relationship between sleep and memory consolidation, with Dr. Schectman sharing his expertise on the topic. He explains that sleep is essential for remembering things better a...

In this podcast, Dr. Karin Johnson, the medical director of Bay State Health Regional Sleep Program and the Vice President of Save Standard Time, a volunteer-run nonprofit advocating for permanent standard time. She discusses the debate around whether we should consider a permanent standard or daylight saving time schedule when it comes to time change across the world. They explain why permanent s...

Are you a new parent or trying to navigate parenthood? Check out this amazing podcast episode featuring Dr. Yishan Xu and special guest Dr. Jade Wu! They'll be talking about how to improve sleep, what factors to consider, and how to approach sleep tuning and co-sleeping. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/co-sleep Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_garden Twitter: @dryishan Facebook:...

Are you a new parent struggling to get enough sleep? You're not alone! In this episode of the Deep Into Sleep Podcast, we talk with Dr. Jade Wu, a sleep specialist and expert in treating sleep disorders in those with chronic illness. Dr. Wu shares her insights on the three main challenges new parents face when it comes to sleep: circadian disruption, curtailed sleep or not getting enough sleep, an...

Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? If so, this is the podcast episode you don't want to miss. In Episode 156, Dr. Yishan Xu discusses the natural hormone melatonin and how it can help you adjust your circadian rhythm to achieve a better night's sleep. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/melatonin Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_garden Twitter: @dryishan Facebook: @mindbodyg...

Are you ready to use Individualized Sleep Experiences to get personalized sleep health? This week's episode of Deep Into Sleep, with Mark Aloia, a clinical psychologist and Head of Sleep and Behavioral Sciences, and Raj, VP of Sleep IQ Health with a background in medical device engineering, has all the answers you need. Tune in to hear the insights they share! Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/...

"Can radical emotional acceptance be a pathway to greater peace and happiness in life?" You will learn if radical emotional acceptance can be a pathway to greater peace and happiness in life. Join us in this episode with Dr. Alex Wills. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/emotional-acceptance Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_garden Twitter: @dryishan Facebook: @mindbodygarden Connect...

If you're looking for a way to improve your sleep quality, then you need to check out this episode. We go through The 7-day sleep challenge so that you can get the best sleep of your life. Dr. Yishan's upcoming seven-day sleep challenge could help you get the best sleep of your life! You will learn how to get the best sleep of your life! Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-challenge REGISTE...

In this episode. Dr. Yishan interviews Matthew Horsnell , a man with multiple sleep disorders who has figured out how to manage his daily challenges.  Matt Horsenew shares his story of living with multiple sleep disorders and the four pillars of recovering from narcolepsy. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/pillars-of-narcolepsy Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_garden Twitter:...

Today let’s talk about turning our suffering into strength with Colleen Ryan-Hensley, a 10-year Navy veteran, and candidate for Certified Mental Performance Coach with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She’s also the founder of #BingingSober. She has struggled with depression and alcohol abuse for over 20 years! But managed to turn the table around and thrived from those struggles. Lis...

There are a lot of components involved in sleep disorders in teenagers and children and can be uncovered with the help of a sleep expert or doctors. Poor sleep can be treated if the disorder is addressed early on! In this episode, Dr. Heidi Riney will share with us insights and helpful methods to help children and teenagers sleep better. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/teenager-and-children-s...

Apparently, experts started to notice the rise of more challenging sleep disorders since the COVID outbreak. In this episode, Dr. Heidi Riney will share her observations on the most common sleep disorder trends and where patients can go to get the help they need. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-disorder-trends Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_garden Twitter: @dryishan...

Have you noticed that data can make you anxious and turn sleep turn into a performance? When you do, there is a tendency to take a break in taking or even looking into your own personal data. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alka Patel is a Lifestyle Doctor, Coach, and General Practitioner who will share with us insights on how we can be empowered with sleep health. Show notes: deepintosleep....

In this episode, Dr. Yishan Xu will share with us the direct relationship between sleep and dance. She has been practicing a Tibetan dance routine with a group of doctors for a year now and she would like to share what she experienced and found out personally that helped her with her sleep journey. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/dance-and-sleep Connect with Dr. Yishan Instagram: @mind_body_g...

In this episode, Dr. Gartenberg will discuss with us the science behind deep sleep. We’ll understand if sleep devices really help in improving our sleep or if it's making it worse. He’ll also share how we can interpret the stats from our wearables in case we decide to continue using them. Tune in and learn! Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/wearables-and-sleep-quality Connect with Dr. Yishan In...

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. She is a Nutrition & Sleep Researcher; Associate Professor of Nutritional Medicine and and Director of Center of Excellence for Sleep & Circadian Research at Columbia University. She is known for her study of the impact of lifestyle, specifically sleep and diet, on cardio-metabolic risk factors. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/slee...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist at the RAND Corporation and author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. She is internationally recognized for her research on sleep and the consequences of sleep loss on health...

Apparently, laziness isn’t always the reason why these people have this behavior. Some of them are experiencing delayed sleep phase syndrome. DSPS is a disorder in which a person's sleep is delayed by two hours or more beyond what is considered an acceptable or conventional bedtime. We’ll understand this sleep disorder better with the help of Dr. Sarah Silverman. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episo...

If you have sleep apnea, you are most likely curious to find cure to fix your disorder. Hence, you could be exposed and might be willing to try trends that could do you more harm than good. In this episode, Dr. Yishan shares her insight on mouth taping. She’ll be discussing a few studies that were conducted related to this TikTok fad. Tune in to find out if this trend could really help people with...

Today’s episode is in honor of the World Narcolepsy Day happening this September 22nd. To celebrate this event, we invited Sheila Digout, the Wake Up Narcolepsy Canada Group support leader. We are going to discover why most narcoleptic people never share their disorder with anyone. How they are treated by the people around them and what they need to go through to battle narcolepsy. Show Notes...

In this episode, Dr. Yishan will share with us the sleep study she’s recently conducted at home for her disorder. She’ll disclose to us the result she got and how you can analyze the numbers from the test. Tune in and find out if a home sleep test is for you! Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/home-sleep Are you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking c...

In this episode, we will learn from David Khalili, LMFT, a sex and relationship therapist, and the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness in San Francisco, CA. David will be sharing with us the importance of mindfulness and of scanning our body to having a great sex. Plus, he will help us debunk the way we think about sex and how we should experience it. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/men-and-...