Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM

Deep into Sleep

Health EN ↓ 220 episodes

Are you worried about your sleep and health? Are you bothered by lack of sleep or fatigue? Are you suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, or other sleep disorders? Do you feel your sleep difficulties are getting in the way of being successful, happy, and motivated? Deep into Sleep podcast is here to assist you find the answers. Dr. Yishan Xu is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified behavioral sleep medicine sleep specialist, and adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford School of Medicine, Sleep Division. Dr. Xu explores inspiring conversations with guests from various fields, small busi...

Author

Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM

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Health

Podcast website

www.deepintosleep.co

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep138: Weight Loss and Sleep: The Important Link We’re Missing with Emily Spicer 01.09.2022

In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Spicer, an exercise physiologist, health coach, personal trainer, and speaker. She will share with us why sleep is vital on your weight loss journey. She will also help us understand the facet of sleep, habit, and eating discipline that come into play for you to live a healthier and happier life. Tune in and learn! Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/wei...

Ep137: Shifting Your Child’s Sleep Schedule: How to Help You Kids Create a Bedtime Routine - With Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg 25.08.2022

Now that we are almost done with summer vacation, parents’ common concern is how to get their kids used to school schedules again. In this episode, Dr. Yishan will be sharing two practical tips that will help you slowly transition your kids so they can create new sleeping habits. Also a bonus clip from an interview with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg! Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/school-and-sleep...

Ep136: Mindset and Habit: The Simple Cognitive and Behavioral Approach with Dr. Noah St. John 18.08.2022

In today’s episode, let’s find out together with Dr. Noah St. John’ wisdom regarding habit and mindset and how it can inspire us to live healthier and live better! Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/mindset-and-habit Are you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu...

Ep135: College Students’ Sleep Schedule: Why an All Nighter Is Not a Good Idea with Dr. Brad Wolgast 11.08.2022

It is common knowledge that how your child sleep is correlated to their mental well-being and on how they perform academically. If they are not able to sleep well, they end up feeling exhausted and unable to focus the following day. This leads to anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem. In this episode, Dr. Brad Wolgast will be sharing with us the challenges that college students are facing in...

Ep134: Sleep and Anxiety: How to Manage Anxiety and Sleep Better with Dr. Margaret Sinclair 04.08.2022

In today’s episode Dr. Margaret Sinclair, an Osteopath, EFT, and CBT Herbal Therapist Coach will share her insights on managing sleep and anxiety, she will also go in-depth with the approach to get better sleep for people with menopause using the tapping method, mindfulness and gratitude exercise, emotional freedom and thought patterns. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/anxiety_sleep Are you so...

Ep133: Speak Your True Voice: How to Live an Authentic Life with Dr. Fred Moss 28.07.2022

Today, we will find out the method that Dr. Moss discovered which he firmly believe is beneficial for us to live a happy and authentic life. He will also enlighten us on why sleep aides are not helping fix sleep disorders.  Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/authentic-life Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share...

Ep132: 5 Things You Need for Deep Sleep 21.07.2022

In this episode, Dr. Yishan shares the 5 things she’s using so she could get a good night sleep. You might be thinking if this is even possible considering the things she’s juggling as a sleep expert, entrepreneur, and podcast host Shownotes: deepintosleep.co/episode/weighted-blanket Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to sh...

Ep131: Drowsy Driving: How Sleep Deprivation Affect Drivers 14.07.2022

According to a CDC study in the US, 1 in every 25 drivers falls asleep when driving EVERY month! There’s such a high number of drivers that fall asleep behind the wheel and imagine how dangerous it is! In today’s episode, I will discuss how sleep deprivation can affect driving and share with you tips on how to mitigate drowsy driving and be a sharper and safer driver on the road. Show notes:...

Ep130: Music Therapy: Are You Doing It Right? with Xiyu Zhang 07.07.2022

We have the very first music therapist on the show; Xiyu Zhang. She will help us understand how to effectively use music to sedate our raging emotions and the process she perform to treat patients with different kinds of health conditions. If you are trying to heal yourself using music, find out if you’re doing it right by listening to this episode. Show notes: https://deepintosleep.co/episode/mus...

Ep129: Hormonal Change: How Listening to Your Body Can Heal You with Margot Witteveen 30.06.2022

In this episode, we are joined by Margot Witteveen, a functional medicine dietitian and hormone therapy coach. She is co-owner of Perfectly Portioned Wellness. She specializes in women's health and assists women with various conditions by using a science based, root-cause approach. Most of her clients are looking for answers and validations for their symptoms. Margot helps them put the pieces of t...

Ep128: Somnee: Your 15-Minute Session to Quality Sleep with Aaron Bromberg 23.06.2022

In today's episode Aaron Bromberg will share with us about their soon-to-launch product called Somnee; the only sleep aid to use personalized stimulation to directly improve sleep quality. And, you just need to wear it 15 minutes every night before bed time. Join us in finding out how this non-invasive tool can help you sleep better and wake up feeling relaxed and recharged! Show Notes: deepintosl...

Ep127: Primary Care & Sleep Care: How Personalized Preventative Care Can Help Address Sleep Disorders w/ Dr. Kenneth Zweig 16.06.2022

In today’s episode, we have Dr. Kenneth Zweig, an internist at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates (NVFP); a family medicine practice providing full-service concierge health care in the Northern Virginia area. Dr. Zweig provides personalized preventative care that caters to individual patient needs, specializing in sleeping disorders.  Tune in and learn as Dr. Zweig share with us how...

Ep126: Narcolepsy: Understanding the Symptoms of a Rare Condition with Lindsey Kizer 09.06.2022

Our guest today is Lindsey Kizer, she is a Chronic and Rare Disease advocate and a known Rising Voices of Narcolepsy speaker. It took her more than 18 years before getting confirmed of narcolepsy. She will be sharing with us the symptoms she felt and various interpretations she got from doctors before finally realizing her disease. Join us as we learn from her journey of clarification, treatment,...

Ep125: Sleep Number: What to Consider in Buying a Good Quality Mattress with Rajasi Mills and Cassie Morris, PhD 02.06.2022

In today’s episode, we have Rajasi Mills and Cassie Morris from Sleep Number, an American manufacturer that makes comfortable beds and bedding accessories. Join us as we discover the features and benefits of Sleep Number beds. Show notes: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-number Click here to find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course (CBT-I). Thank You for Listening! I really...

Ep124: Power of Downstate: Rest Doesn’t Just Mean Sleep with Dr. Sara Mednick 26.05.2022

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Sara C. Mednick, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She will share her findings on how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Listen in and learn about Power of Downstate and how we can recha...

Ep123: Sleep Pillow: Pillow Ergonomics for Better Sleep with Jay Davis 19.05.2022

Pillow Cube is providing transformational sleep for people who are tired of pillows that don't provide the support they need. In this episode, Jay Davis, founder of Pillow Cube, shares their sleep product particularly a pillow to help individuals with different sleeping positions and needs. Listen to this episode and learn how you can utilize this pillow design and I will also share my findings fr...

ENCORE - Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tips: What Are the Symptoms of This Sleep Disorder? 12.05.2022

Many people assume that snoring is normal and it’s hereditary. Little did they know that it’s a symptom for a sleep disorder that could lead to serious health issues. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about sleep apnea. We combined two of our most listened episodes to give you an insight on how you can determine if you have this sleep disorder. Our experts, Dr. Khosla and Dr. Ramar will als...

ENCORE - Children's Sleep: Understanding Your Child’s Sleeping Habits with Dr. Nilong Vyas and Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg 05.05.2022

In this episode, sleep experts, Dr. Nilong Vyas and Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg share tips on how your child can have better sleep. They’ll be uncovering your responsibilities as parents in helping your kids create night routines and what approach to take if they are becoming emotional during bed time. Show Notes: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/children-sleep Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate...

ENCORE - Insomnia Tips: How Insomnia Impacts Your Work and Productivity with Dr. Michael Grandner and Dr. Colleen Carney 28.04.2022

In today’s episode, we are going to discuss how to cope with insomnia and how to improve your sleep quality so you can be more efficient the following day. Tune in and learn useful tips from two top sleep experts in the world; Dr. Michael Grandner and Dr. Colleen Carney. Show Notes: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/insomnia-tips Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable tim...

ENCORE - Sleep Paralysis: A Disorder You Can Fix with Lee Adams & Ryan Hurd 21.04.2022

In this encore episode, you will learn the causes of sleep paralysis and how you can use your imagination to fight your nightmares. We’ll analyze your physiology while you’re on REM paralysis and talk over the lifestyle changes you can make to avoid bad dreams. We have stitched together two of our best episodes on sleep paralysis. We’ll be hearing again from Lee Adams and Ryan Hurd. Show Notes: ww...

Ep122: Wearable Sleep Technology: What are SleepPhones? with Dr. Wei-Shin Lai and Jason Wolfe 14.04.2022

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Wei-Shin and Jason Wolfe from AcousticSheep LLC., to share about their product SleepPhones. Have you ever used wearable technology to aid yourself to sleep? Sleep headphones offer a solution that may be fit for people with issues with sleep. I personally tried this technology and will share with you my overall experience and honest take on the device. Liste...

Ep121: Teenager Sleep and Sleep Health: How Sleep Changes Around Teenagers With Dr. Baker 07.04.2022

In today's episode, Dr. Fiona Baker continues to discuss sleep patterns and how it changes during teenage life as teenagers have their own unique challenges and sleep disorders from internal and external factors that may affect them. Let's dive in and learn from the expert! Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/teenage-sleep Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable t...

Ep120: Menopause and Sleep: How Could We Sleep Better During Menopause Period - With Dr. Baker 31.03.2022

In this episode, Dr. Fiona Baker - Senior Program Director, Human Sleep Research Program, Center for Health Sciences at SRI International, will help us understand the hormonal changes that happen during the menopause transition of women. she’ll focus on understanding the interplay between sleep physiology and women’s health. Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/how-could-we-sleep-better...

Ep119: Dementia and Sleep: Care Requirements within Families Affected by Dementia - With Dr. Gibson 23.03.2022

In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Rosie Gibson PhD, RPSGT, she has a background in both psychology and clinical sleep medicine and will share with us her research among patients and families dealing with dementia. She will also give tips to promote the Circadian system that can help improve our overall sleep health. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/dementia-and-sleep-care-requirements-...

Ep118: Daylight Saving Time: How It Affects Human Circadian Rhythm - With Matt Hassett 16.03.2022

In this week's episode, I am so honored to have on the show Matt Hassett the Founder and CEO of Loftie a brand that aims to help people sleep better. In this episode, Matt will share the Pros and Cons of daylight saving when it comes to people's health and sleeps. He will also share tips that you can do during the time change to help you sleep better. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/daylig...

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