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

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.deepintosleep.co

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ep044: Positive transformations and stress management! 22.07.2020

"What is something positive/meaningful you have done in 2020 so far, that help you or transform your life in some way?" Dr. Xu collected inspiring answers from psychotherapists, parents, entrepreneurs, nutritionists, etc., who are from different fields and life stages. They shared what has helped them to stay motivated, and be less stressed out. If this brings you some hope, ideas, even inspiratio...

Ep043: How to deal with Jet lag? -- with Dr. Dan Blum 15.07.2020

Do you know that you can manage jeg lag very well through regulating your eating pattern before and after the flight? Dr. Dan Blum will share with us the tips! Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/043 .  Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment Ask a v...

Ep042: Anxiety and stress, my own strategies! 08.07.2020

Dr. Xu shared her personal stories of dealing with stressful moments, fighting with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and growth pain in her business development. You can find more information about "Deep into Sleep" podcast on www.deepintosleep.co. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to...

Ep041: Eczema and Sleep 01.07.2020

In this episode, Dr. Xu discussed eczema and sleep with nutritionist Christa Biegler. We discuss the different types of eczema, treatments, and stressors and how it is affected by sleep.  Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/041 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear...

Ep040: Sleep Study? What to expect?--With Dr.Khosla 24.06.2020

In this episode, Dr. Xu discussed sleep studies with Dr. Seema Khosla. As well as how sleep studies have changed with COVID-19 and what it is like to be seen in the office versus telehealth.  Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/040 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to h...

Ep039: 3 Myth of Nightmare 17.06.2020

Dr. Xu discussed the pros and cons of nightmare, 3 myth of nightmare, and 2 simple helpful strategies to help with it. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/039 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment Ask a voice question at this link If you enjoyed today’s...

Ep038: Find HOPE under uncontrollable stress--with Dr. Gilbert 10.06.2020

Dr. Elizabeth Gilbert discussed theories and strategies about rebuilding hope and empowering ourselves, under stress and a hopeless environment. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/038. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment Ask a voice question at this...

Ep037: I am so tired even after 9h sleep? Sleep quality matters! 03.06.2020

Dr. Xu discussed why sleep quality matters, how to measure our own sleep quality, and what we can do to improve it. Find all the research references on our show note. Show Note: https://deepintosleep.co/episode/037 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment Ask...

Ep036: Menopause, how to sleep better?--with Dr. Kin Yuen 27.05.2020

Dr. Yuen shares her expertise on how menopause impacts women's health, especially sleep changes. She explains the common sleep challenges during menopause, and offers some suggestions for what we can consider to help improve sleep during menopause. Show note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/036 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. I...

Ep035: Cope with stress, how? -- with Dr. Miu 20.05.2020

Stress really impacts our sleep. What are some strategies we can use to cope with our stress? Dr. Adriana Miu shared with us some strategies from the trauma-informed therapy framework. Show Note: https://deepintosleep.co/episode/035 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Le...

Ep034: Switch to an Early Bird from a Night Owl, How?--with Dr. Burton 13.05.2020

Dr. Burton shared her own experience about how to use sleep science to switch to an early morning sleep pattern from a night owl! If you struggle to get up early and do work? Listen to this episode and learn from her! Show Note: https://deepintosleep.co/episode/034 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts,...

Ep033: One biggest mistake to make insomnia worse! 06.05.2020

What could we do to make sleep worse? What is one biggest mistake we make to make insomnia worse, or even cause insomnia in some cases? Listen to what Yishan says about this. If you want to get updates about our podcast and sleep-related knowledge, welcome to subscribe to our newsletter on our website: https://deepintosleep.co . If you want to find out more about Yishan's insomnia treatment group...

Ep032: Obesity and sleep? How to eat a healthy breakfast, and avoid overeating at night? 29.04.2020

If we want to lose weight, will working out helpful? Or harmful? What should we consider eating in the morning if we are super busy? If we tend to eat a lot at night, what can we do to avoid obesity and help improve our sleep quality? David, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, will answer these questions for us. Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/032 Thank You for Listening! I really...

Ep031: How to improve sleep quality under a very busy schedule? 23.04.2020

One audience submitted a question asking about how to improve sleep quality under a very busy schedule, with limited opportunities for sleep. Dr. Xu provided 3 clarifications and 4 suggestions to this question. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.deepintosleep.co/ . Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want...

Ep030: N95 vs. Surgical vs. DIY Masks, how to protect ourselves?--with Dr. Talhelm 17.04.2020

N95 vs. Surgical vs. DIY Masks? Are they really helpful against the virus? Which one is better? The shortage of facial masks, and the worries about coronavirus, are all serving as significant stressors which impact our sleep quality, or trigger nightmares. In this episode, Yishan interviewed Dr. Thomas Talhelm, and discussed some fascinating research data behind mask usage. He also provided some g...

Ep029: Baby sleep myth ——with Dr. Vyas 10.04.2020

Dr. Nilong Vyas discussed how younger babies, between 4 months old, to 4 years old, could achieve better and healthier sleep with assistance from parents. What parents should pay attention to, should know of, what to do, will all be answered in this interview. Show Note: https://www.deepintosleep.co/episode/029 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to...

Ep028: How to improve your immune system by sleeping better? 03.04.2020

Sleep length and quality are related to the efficiency and strength of our immune system. Dr. Xu cited several research articles and discussed the YESs and NOs regarding improving sleep quality, which helps us build a stronger immune system. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/028 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to s...

Ep027: How to work from home happily, alone but not lonely? 27.03.2020

Dr. Xu continued her conversation with Dr. Li, but focused on singles who stays at home alone right now. How can we still enjoy our time and have fun, while we are being isolated from the crowd? Listen to find out more useful tips. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/026 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your...

Ep026: High quality relationship while working from home under coronavirus 20.03.2020

In this episode, Dr. Xu interviewed Dr. Li, and discussed how couples could consider maintaining a good relationship with each other, having fun, being productive, while both working from home together. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/026 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hea...

Ep025: Maintain healthy sleep during the coronavirus outbreak 15.03.2020

In this episode of "Deep into Sleep", Dr. Xu discussed 3 strategies that we can consider, to help us manage anxiety and reduce the chance of having virus-related nightmares or sleep difficulties. For more episodes, please visit our website: www.deepintosleep.co。 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I...

Ep024: Sunday night sleep anxiety? What can we do? 05.03.2020

Some research shows, more than 80% ppl have Sunday night anxiety and cannot sleep well! In this episode of "Deep into Sleep", Dr. Yishan Xu discussed the common phenomenon and offered one tip to improve your sleep quality in this situation. Show note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/024 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to sh...

Ep023: Love coffee, but, poor sleep? 26.02.2020

In this episode of Deep into Sleep, Dr. Yishan Xu discussed how caffeine impacts our sleep, as well as our common misunderstandings about caffeine usage. What should we pay attention to regarding caffeine usage? Find out more in this episode. Our website: www.deepintosleep.co. Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share you...

Ep022: CBD and Vaping -- How to make a wise decision about them? 21.02.2020

In this episode of Deep into sleep, Dr. Xu interviewed Dr. Huiqiong Deng from Stanford Medicine Center and discussed her professional opinions on the pros and cons of CBD / Vaping usage. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/022 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leav...

Ep021: After Diagnosis of Narcolepsy -- with Julie Flygare from Project Sleep 13.02.2020

Within this episode of Deep into Sleep, Julie Flygare, the founder, president, and CEO of project sleep, shared her own story and community support resources for Narcolepsy with us, as well as how to deal with Narcolepsy after the diagnosis. Show Note: deepintosleep.co/episode/020 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share...

Ep020: Symptoms of Narcolepsy -- with Julie Flygare from Project Sleep 07.02.2020

Within this episode of Deep into Sleep, Julie Flygare, the founder, president, and CEO of project sleep shared her own experience with Narcolepsy, especially the common symptoms of it. Show note: deepintosleep.co/episode/020 Thank You for Listening! I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show. If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you! Leave a co...

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