Sleep

Time to talk about sleep! Clinical psychologist, Dr. Kristen Casey, explains why sleep is so important, its impact on our brains, and why, for some people, it’s so elusive.

Key moments in this episode are:

• 00:00:38 - Importance of Sleep
• 00:07:00 - Dr. Kristen Casey's Background
• 00:09:45 - Common Sleep Issues
• 00:11:57 - Tips for Mind Racing
• 00:12:38 - The Role of Anxiety in Sleep
• 00:14:08 - Scheduled Worry Time
• 00:15:40 - Impacts of Sleep Deprivation
• 00:17:13 - The Benefits of Different Sleep Stages
• 00:19:11 - Managing Sleep Disruptions
• 00:24:09 - Hormonal Changes and Sleep
• 00:25:20 - Sleep Hygiene Tips
• 00:26:54 - Managing Sleep Anxiety
• 00:28:34 - Childhood Sleep Habits
• 00:31:26 - Individual Sleep Needs
• 00:35:01 - Importance of Wake Time
• 00:35:56 - Napping and Sleep Drive
• 00:37:53 - Effects of Sleep Aids
• 00:42:20 - Sleep for Restoration
• 00:43:21 - Sleep Resources
• 00:46:25 - The Impact of Insomnia on Health
• 00:47:19 - Impact of Films on Normalizing Insomnia
• 00:49:10 - The Reality of Living with Insomnia
• 00:50:40 - Resources for Understanding Insomnia

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