The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast 083: Dr. Shelby Harris, Bestselling Author, Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Specialist: “A Firestorm For Insomnia”: A Complete Guide To Why Women Have Sleep Issues
Women go through a lot—from pregnancy and childbirth to raising kids, working full-time, and juggling family commitments. So it's no wonder that many women struggle with insomnia. Furthermore, as women age, they lose estrogen levels, affecting their sleep patterns.
In this episode, we're diving deep into the different sleep problems that can plague women with Dr. Shelby Harris. She is a clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine and the author of “Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia.” During her childhood, Dr. Harris experienced sleepwalking, which inspired her to pursue a career in sleep medicine.
She discusses the occasional bad nights vs. chronic insomnia, tricks, and tips to overcome chronic insomnia. Dr. Harris also shares recommendations for long-term users of sleeping pills and how they can avoid the adverse side effects of these medications.
Listen now and learn how to combat insomnia issues and find out how to get the best night's sleep possible.
GUEST BIO:
Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in private practice in NY. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatments. Her self-help book, The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a Good Night’s Sleep Without Relying on Medication was published in 2019 (WW Norton Books). Before going into private practice, she was the longstanding director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center.
She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in NYC. Dr. Harris has been an invited columnist for the New York Times “Consults Blog,” and is frequently quoted in the media, including the New Yorker, Washington Post, and NYT On Parenting column. She has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America and CBS Mornings. Dr. Harris can also be found on Instagram at @SleepDocShelby where she provides evidence-based information about sleep wellness and sleep disorders.
SHOW NOTES:
👩 Dr. Shelby Harris’ history of sleepwalking as a child led her to become interested in sleep medicine as a career
👩 Overview of her book, “The Women's Guide To Overcoming Insomnia.”
👩 Occasional bad nights VS chronic insomnia
👩 What are the treatment options for insomnia and other sleep disorders
👩 Steps that long-term sleep drugs users can take
👩 What makes Dr. Shelby more focused on women who suffer from insomnia
👩 Several factors may contribute to women's insomnia, including hormonal changes, pregnancy, birth, anxiety, stress and menopause
👩 Tips for using sleep technology effectively
👩 Is there an age bracket we should be aware of when it comes to insomnia?
👩 What is Dr. Shelby's nighttime and morning routine?
👩 What has made the most significant change to Dr. Harris's sleep game?
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