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...

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Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM

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Health

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www.deepintosleep.co

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep092: Sleep and Children: What Is a Healthy Sleep for a Child - With Dr. Winter 25.08.2021

To guide us through this week’s topic on children's sleep issues I am so honored to have again on the show Dr. Chris Winter. He is an internationally recognized sleep medicine specialist and a neurologist. In this interview, we talked about how sleep can greatly affect a child's mental and physical health. Dr. Winter also shared how parents can know if their child is having a sleep problem. Show N...

Ep091: Gender and Sleep Apnea : Can There Be Equality - With - Dr. Duclair 11.08.2021

For this week's episode, I interviewed Dr. Carol Duclair. She is a licensed sleep physician in New Jersey. In this interview, she will share with us how sleep apnea differs between men and women. Dr. Carol will also make us understand how the said sleep disorder can have a great impact on a woman’s health. Tune in and let us help you have a better quality of life by sleeping right! Show Note: www....

Ep090: Sleep Time and School Time: How to Prepare Your Kids for the Coming School Year - With Dr. Schneeberg 28.07.2021

For this week's episode, I am so honored to have again on the show Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg a pediatric sleep psychologist, and an assistant professor at the Yale School of Medicine. She will share new ways on how to prepare your kids’ body clocks for the coming school year. Dr. Schneeberg will also tell us how important sleep is not just for kids but also for adults. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co...

Ep089: Mindfulness and Parenting : How to be a good parent? - With Josephine Atluri 14.07.2021

For this week's episode, I will be joined by Josephine Atluri, a meditation and mindfulness coach. She also has her website that aims to help other parents on how to do smart parenting and build a good relationship with their children. Listen to the episode and learn the importance of understanding what your children need and being mindful of what they feel.    Show Note: www.deepin...

Ep088: The Power of Perspective: A Different View on Narcolepsy - With Kayla Douglas 30.06.2021

On this week's episode, I am so delighted to have on the show Kayla Douglas a certified life coach. She is diagnosed with narcolepsy at a very young age but it doesn't stop her from fulfilling her dreams and her goal of helping other people. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/the-power-of-perspective-a-different-view-on-narcolepsy Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your v...

Ep087: Scary Little Thing Called "Mold" - With Michael Rubino 16.06.2021

For this week's episode, I will be joined by Michael Rubino, a certified mold expert and the author of the book “The Mold Medic”. He will share with us tips on how to remove molds in our home. Michael will also tell us how to find a good inspector and remediation company, to help us fix these mold issues. Tune in and know more about this scary little thing called Mold! Show Note: www.deepintosleep...

Ep086: The Power of Breathing: How to Breathe Properly and Sleep Soundly - With Dr. Novotny 02.06.2021

It’s a pleasure to have on the show, Dr. Amy Novotny. She is the founder of PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress, and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment. She will give us a deeper understanding of how important proper breathing is to our health, and to our sleep. So take a deep breath, tune in and be amazed at how powerful our breathing is. Show N...

Ep085: Meditation and Yoga Nidra: The Road to Relaxation - With Marla Barr - Part 2 19.05.2021

The second part of my interview with Marla Barr will be all about meditation and sleep relaxation also known as Yoga Nidra. She will guide us on how to do it and will tell us more about these types of meditations. Marla will also explain the importance of learning this practice and how it can help us to have a healthier and happier life. Tune in to find the road to relaxation and a night of good s...

Ep084: Eat and Sleep: How to Properly Digest Food Before Bedtime - With Marla Barr - Part 1 12.05.2021

In this week’s episode, I am very delighted to have Marla Barr on the show. She has a very interesting profession as a food scientist and a digestion specialist. Marla will share with us ways on how to have proper digestion before bedtime. She will also tell us why it is important to know what kind of body type you have and why we should avoid eating or drinking certain foods. If you are a health-...

Ep083: Saving Standard Time: Why It Is Better to Keep Time Natural - With Jay Pea 05.05.2021

In this week’s episode, I am very grateful to have the opportunity to interview Jay Pea. He is the founder of a non-profit organization Save Standard Time that aims to promote and support natural time. Jay will share with us the cons of daylight saving when it comes to our health and safety. He will tell us why it is always best to keep and use natural time. Tune in and find out more about th...

Ep082: The Whole Brain Living: Understanding Our Brain's Anatomy - With Dr. Taylor - Part 2 28.04.2021

In this week’s episode, I continued my interesting discussion about the brain with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. She will share with us ways on how we can sleep soundly at night without taking pills or drinking alcohol. Dr. Taylor will share with us the importance of promoting sleep in a natural way. Listen to the episode and find out why our ability to sleep plays a big part in our mental health. Show N...

Ep081: The Brain and Its Four Characters - With Dr. Taylor - Part 1 21.04.2021

In this week’s episode, I had the honor to have on the show, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist and a well-recognized author. Listen to the episode and find out; Knowing the anatomy of the brain structure: The power to choose; The 4 characters of the brain: How they work; Sleep is all about the brain. Tune in to find out how the "thing" between your ears c...

Ep080: Sex and Sleep: An Interdependent Relationship - With Dr. Moali 14.04.2021

In this week’s episode, I had a very interesting discussion with Dr. Nazanin Moali about how sex can make a relationship stronger and help in promoting a good night’s sleep. Dr. Moali is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified sex therapist. Listen to the episode and find out; The connection between Sex and Sleep; Is there a Perfect Sex; Scheduling Sex: Why it is important; Listen to...

Ep079: Tinnitus: When You Hear It - With Dr. Saperstein 07.04.2021

In this week's episode, I am very delighted to have Dr. Lilach Saperstein an educational audiologist. Listen to the episode and find out; Is hearing related to sleep health: The ears are always On; What is tinnitus; Is tinnitus dangerous; Tune in and learn the importance of hearing. Plus, get free resources from Dr. Saperstein. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/tinnitus-when-you-hear-it Clic...

Ep078: Chase Dreams, Not Sleep -With Sondra Kornblatt 31.03.2021

In this week’s episode, I had a wonderful conversation with Sondra Kornblatt, she is a certified sleep coach and an author of books about brain function. Listen to the episode and find out; What is deep rest; Stop chasing sleep: Sleep is about letting go; What is the difference between rest and sleep. The only thing that we should chase is our dream, not sleep. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/epis...

Ep077: Make Friends and Break Through Loneliness - With Dr. Dorsay 24.03.2021

In this week’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Adam Dorsay. He is a licensed psychologist and a certified executive coach working in private practice in San Jose CA. Listen to the episode and find out; How distance hinders the good relationships between friends; What are the 3 overarching criteria of friendship; Two different types of relationships. Cliché as it may sound but indeed no man is an island...

Ep076: Daylight Saving: Don't Let Time Put Your Fitness to Sleep - With Dr. Neikrug 14.03.2021

In this week’s episode, we have Dr. Ariel Neikrug he is an assistant clinical professor from the School of Medicine, UC Irvine. Listen to the episode and find out; How daylight saving affects people’s lives;  How to manage sleep during the time change; 3 Pillars of Health: Why it needs to be maintained equally. Be prepared and don’t let time put your fitness to sleep. Show Note: www.deepintos...

Ep075: Sleep and Learn: Make Every Second Count - With Inna Koblents 10.03.2021

In this week’s episode, our guest is Inna Koblents she is an English and Italian teacher and the co-host of the Live and Learn podcast. Listen to the episode and find out: Can you learn a new language while you are sleeping; Determination also plays a role in learning; Does dream helps you learn a language; They say that learning is a continuous process so make every second count. Show Note: www.d...

Ep074: Sleep-Disordered Breathing: When a Child Is at Risk While Sleeping - With Dr. Dassani 03.03.2021

In this week’s episode, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Meghna Dassani she is a general dentist in Houston Texas, and has twenty years of experience in dentistry. Listen to the episode and find out: How children’s sleep disorder differ from adults; Is sleep-related breathing problems common to children?; Signs that parents commonly miss: How to know if your child has a sleep problem. Show N...

Ep073: Sleep and Mood Disorders: How to Make Your Mornings Better - With Dr. Goldschmied 24.02.2021

In this week’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied she is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen to the episode and find out: The intimate relationship between sleep and moods;  Make-up Sleep: How to catch up with sleep properly; How sleep can affect your mood and performance. Learn how to make your mornings better by listening to this episo...

Ep072: Improve Sleep: Learn the Art of Mindfulness & Meditation -With Abigail Somma 17.02.2021

In this week’s episode, I had the privilege to interview Abigail Somma. She is a mindfulness facilitator, SIY Certified Instructor, and writer. Listen to the episode and find out: How mindfulness promotes peace and good sleep; Live in the moment: Stop Catastrophizing! ; How sleepless nights can lead to depression. Always remember that sometimes all we need is just to take a deep breath, relax, and...

Ep071: Sleep Disorders: When Help Is Just an App Away -With Dr. Carney - Part 2 10.02.2021

In this week’s episode, I continued my interview with Dr. Colleen Carney and we discussed ways on how sleep problems can be treated despite the pandemic and you leaving far from the city. Listen to the episode and find out: The reason why Dr. Carney created dozeapp.ca; Why teen sleep problems are harder to be diagnosed; Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders: Why it is important to be diagnosed. Wh...

Ep070: Insomnia and Depression: A Bidirectional Relationship - With Dr. Carney - Part 1 03.02.2021

This week, I interviewed Dr. Colleen Carney an Associate Professor and Director of the Sleep and Depression Laboratory at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. Listen to the episode, and find out: A deeper understanding about insomnia; How sleep system works; Why older adults are more prone to confusing insomnia over depression; Join us as we decode sleep and share some important reminders on how...

Ep069: Food Is Life: How to Eat Healthy - With Samantha Milner 27.01.2021

In this episode, we have Samantha Milner a full-time food blogger, and together with her husband Dominic they created a food blog site called recipethis.com. Listen to the episode and find out; The challenges Samantha encounters during the pandemic; What recipethis.com is all about; How her kids cope up with her job as a food blogger. Give our body the rest it deserves by sleeping on time and havi...

Ep068: Sleep Discrepancy: Gateway to Insomnia - with Dr. Dawson 20.01.2021

In this week’s episode, we will be joined by Dr. Spencer Dawson who specializes in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. He has over 12 years of professional experience with sleep including research to help people improve their sleep quality. Listen to the episode and find out; What is sleep discrepancy? How to know if you have a good sleep? How an undiagnosed sleep disorder can affect a person’s life? Join...

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