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

ENCORE: Be a Good Sleeper and Start Feeling Better -With Dr. Winter 13.01.2021

Most people are experiencing sleep problems like sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and insomnia. To cure these sleep disorders people tend to rely on some remedies like taking pills or reading tips on the internet to achieve a good and healthy sleep. In this episode, we will be discussing ways on how to be a good sleeper. Joining us is Dr. Winter a fully board-certified neurologist and double board-certifi...

ENCORE: How Sleep Myths Can Make or Break Your Sleep Quality - With Dr. Barwick 06.01.2021

In this encore episode, let me re-share the common sleep myths you need to know to help you have a better sleep. Joining us is Dr. Barwick, a Clinical Assistant Professor in Stanford's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Listen to the episode and find out: The common misperceptions about sleep; How to know if you have a good sleep; Morning myth and sleep inertia. Join us and learn mo...

Ep067: End the Year Right by Sleeping Tight! 31.12.2020

In this episode, let's talk about the top 4 most frequently asked questions about sleep that I received in 2020! Learn about; Tips on how to sleep early. The curse of napping. How to identify your sleep quality. Melatonin: Does it help to have a good sleep? Join me as I share with you my thoughts about it! Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/end-the-year-right-by-sleeping-tight  Thank You...

Ep066: Tis the Season to Eat Healthy! 23.12.2020

This week, we have three of our previous guests to guide us on how to eat healthy this coming holiday. It is the time of the year where everyone is excited to receive gifts and to eat as much as we can from the main course up to desserts. Listen to the episode and find out: The common mistake about processed food. How to meet your vegetable needs per day? What is a healthy breakfast? Join us as we...

Ep065: Sleep Right or Stay Fat? - with Arlene Santiago 16.12.2020

This week, we have Arlene Santiago, a health transformation coach. Listen to the episode, and find out: How poor sleep quality can lead to gaining excess weight; Tips on how to eat healthily this holiday; Different techniques to reduce the stress level for moms who have kids; Ways that can help you to live a stress-free and healthy lifestyle!  Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-rig...

Ep064: Sex and Sleep: A 2 Way Relationship - with Dr. Blair 09.12.2020

This week, we have Dr. Britney Blair, a board certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist and a board certified sex specialist. Listen to the episode, and find out: How sex affects sleep and vice versa; How stress can lead to low libido or sexual desire and what you can do about it; Why most women have low sexual desire; Things you can do to improve and optimize your sexual wellness, and much m...

Ep063: The Thin Line Between Chronic Pain and Sleep Disorder - with Dr. Baughn 02.12.2020

Dr. Daniel Baughn is a Pain and Sleep Specialist, who has a private practice in Tampa, Florida. In this episode, he will talk about practical strategies about how to manage our sleep while dealing with chronic pain. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/chronic-pain-and-sleep-disorder  Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you w...

Ep062: Napping: There Is More Than Meets the Eye 25.11.2020

Napping offers several health benefits. Taking brief naps during the daytime has proven to increase alertness, improve memory performance, and increase creativity. But when does napping become a threat to our health? In this episode, I will discuss things you should know about napping rather than just being part of our cultural habits. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/napping Thank You for...

Ep061: ADHD: Disability or Super Ability? with Diann Wingert 18.11.2020

Diann Wingert is a mindset and productivity coach for female entrepreneurs who are identified with the traits of ADHD, officially diagnosed or not. During her former 20-year career as a licensed psychotherapist, Diann saw many brilliant and ambitious women struggle with unidentified ADHD, including Diann herself.  Since her own mid-life diagnosis, she now mentors women who are “driven but dis...

Ep060: Invisible Disease: How to Live With Narcolepsy with Iris Lorena 11.11.2020

Iris Lorena was diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 in 2017, she was just 28 that time. But she started experiencing the symptoms at the early age of 15. According to her, part of the symptoms are losing muscle controls especially when you're having strong emotions. She felt embarrassed and scared of having it. In this episode learn how she embraced the journey of having this kind of sleep disorder a...

Ep059: What Sleep Paralysis Feels Like and What We Can Do?--with Ryan Hurd 04.11.2020

Ryan Hurd experienced sleep paralysis as early as 14 years old. In this episode, he’ll be sharing how sleep paralysis feels like to him and what we can get from his experience.  Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep059-what-sleep-paralysis-feels-like-and-what-we-can-do-with-ryan-hurd. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you...

Ep058: What will happen to our metabolism system after nights of poor sleep?--with Dr. Benedict 28.10.2020

Dr. Christian Benedict runs a research lab in Sweden, studying sleep and metabolism. He shares great data and explains how sleep loss impacts our brain and body. Find out more about his research and his new books here: Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep058-what-will-happen-to-our-metabolism-system-after-nights-of-poor-sleep-with-dr-benedict. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you...

Ep057: Can My Poor Sleeping Habits Make Me Fat? Sam's Story of a Life Transformation! 21.10.2020

After changing his sleep habits, Sam Lost 40lb, quitted his full-time job, and started his own business. Now, he is not only healthier, but happier, and have more time with his family. What did he discover in this journey? Listen to find out more. Shownote: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/how-changing-sleep-habits-transformed-my-life-sams-story Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking...

Ep056: Insomnia is NOT Sleep Loss?! -- with Dr. Grandner 14.10.2020

If you have symptoms of insomnia, are you losing sleep? If work pile up, is sleep the first thing to go for you? Do you stay up late until finishing all your work, and feel awful the next day? Can anything be helpful, such as caffeine, or power nap? Find out in this episode with Dr. Michael Grandner, the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona.  Shownote...

Ep055: How Can Your Dreams and Nightmares Help You? Let's Talk about Lucid Dreaming!--with Lee Adams 07.10.2020

Have you ever had a very vivid dream when you could not move your body at all? Have you ever experienced repeated nightmares? Our guest today, Lee Adams, who has been researching the topic of lucid dreams for the past 20 years, will share with us his real-life experiences with sleep paralysis and how that has changed his life. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep055-how-can-your-dreams-and-n...

Ep054: Recover from Keeping the Secret of Losing a Loved One to Suicide?--with Michelle 30.09.2020

It is important to listen to your body and the signals your brain is sending you. Our guest today, Michelle Anhang, shared how she dealt with stigma after losing her husband to suicide, how she identified her own warning signs of depression, how she found courage and support to heal herself, and how this experience inspired her to become a life coach herself.  Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/...

Ep053: Can Your Dentist Treat Your Sleep Apnea?--Dr. Smith 23.09.2020

Snoring, frequent trips to the bathroom at night, morning headaches, feeling sleeping during the day no matter how much you have slept, can all be symptoms of sleep apnea. Your dentist can help. Dr. Kent Smith will help us understand these warning signs of sleep apnea and discuss common treatments as well as another unique option that might be right for you. Our guest today, Dr. Kent Smith, DDS, D...

Ep052: Perfectionism? Imposter Syndrome? How to Decrease Your Anxiety and Bring More Joy to Your Life! --with Dr. Burns 16.09.2020

This is the second part of the interview, addressing these questions: 1) what is anxiety? 2) what can we do about anxiety? 3) what can family/friends do about anxiety? Dr. Burns shares his personal experience in overcoming public speaking. He also addresses our tendency toward perfectionism and feeling that your worth is equal to your achievements. Dr. David Burns is a psychiatrist and author of t...

Ep051: Dr. David Burns -- Cope with Depression! 09.09.2020

"If you have depression it is not what is wrong with you, but what is right with you. "--Dr. Burns Sleep disturbance is a common symptom of depression, and poor sleep can also make depression worse. Then how can we cope with depression better? Our guest today, Dr. David Burns, a psychiatrist and author of the best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy,  which has sold over 4 millio...

Ep050: Sleep and Mental Health, A Healing Journey--Non's Story! 02.09.2020

What is it like to live with mental disorders? Can you recover from it? Non shares his story, and his vision of building a safe space for others to battle with mental health stigma. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep050-mental-disorder-healing-journey-nons-story Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoug...

Ep049: Better sleep, better work productivity! Tips for being more efficient while working from home. 26.08.2020

Lack of sleep definitely impacts our work productivity, and maybe worse than that. When we work from home, what can we do to improve our sleep? Yishan shares some tips for a good night of sleep, and hopefully, that leads to a more efficient day for you! Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep049-better-sleep-better-work-productivity-tips-for-being-more-efficient-while-working-from-home Thank Yo...

Ep048: Nighttime fear? How to help a scary child to sleep on her own? --with Dr. Kushnir 19.08.2020

Yishan spoke with Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, a clinical psychologist trained in both the United States and Israel. He speaks about children's fear around bedtime. He identifies unhealthy dependencies children have on their parents in regards to their nighttime fears and sleep challenges. Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep048-nighttime-fear-how-to-help-a-scary-child-to-sleep-on-her-own-w...

Ep047: A girl with dyslexia growing into a teacher--Anna's story 12.08.2020

When we face life challenges, how to accept ourselves and keep on pursuing our dream? Anna shared her journey of dealing with dyslexia and her dream of inspiring others who are in their struggles. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep047-a-girl-with-dyslexia-growing-into-a-teacher-annas-story. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If...

Ep046: The best method to cure insomnia!--with Tracy 05.08.2020

Have you had difficulties with sleep recently? Have you tried everything you can find but no luck? Tracy, a sleep coach from UK, shares the best evidence-based method for treating insomnia: CBT-I. Listen to find out more. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/046. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts,...

Ep045: Sports, Sleep, and Productivity! 29.07.2020

Sports psychologist, Dr. Alan Chu, discussed how sports, performance, and productivity interacts with each other, and how sleep plays a role within all these. Do you want to motivate yourself? Dr. Chu explained where does motivation come from. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/045. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want t...

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