

Deep into Sleep
Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM
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 business owners, students, parents, entrepreneurs, doctors, mental health workers, and more. With knowledge and tips around sleep, health, business, lifestyle, and relationship, you will discover more about yourself, which leads to a healthier mindset and the life you desire.
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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 business owners, students, parents, entrepreneurs, doctors, mental health workers, and more. With knowledge and tips around sleep, health, business, lifestyle, and relationship, you will discover more about yourself, which leads to a healthier mindset and the life you desire.
©DeepintoSleepPodcast 2019. These materials may be downloaded for personal use only. They may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced in any form or for any reason without express permission
👀SUBSCRIBE OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER
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https://www.instagram.com/dr.yishan
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Apr 21, 2021 • 31min
Ep081: The Brain and Its Four Characters - With Dr. Taylor - Part 1
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 can make a difference in your life.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/the-brain-and-its-four-charactersThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Apr 14, 2021 • 34min
Ep080: Sex and Sleep: An Interdependent Relationship - With Dr. Moali
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 the episode and learn all the things you need to know about sex and how to keep a healthy sexual relationship with your partner. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sex-and-sleep-an-interdependent-relationshipThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Apr 7, 2021 • 36min
Ep079: Tinnitus: When You Hear It - With Dr. Saperstein
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-itClick here for free resources download allaboutaudiology.com/tinnitusThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Mar 31, 2021 • 33min
Ep078: Chase Dreams, Not Sleep -With Sondra Kornblatt
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/episode/chase-dreams-not-sleepThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Mar 24, 2021 • 44min
Ep077: Make Friends and Break Through Loneliness - With Dr. Dorsay
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 we all need each other to survive and to live a wonderful life. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/make-friends-and-break-through-lonelinessThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Mar 14, 2021 • 24min
Ep076: Daylight Saving: Don't Let Time Put Your Fitness to Sleep - With Dr. Neikrug
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.deepintosleep.co/episode/daylight-saving-dont-let-time-put-your-fitness-to-sleepThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Mar 10, 2021 • 39min
Ep075: Sleep and Learn: Make Every Second Count - With Inna Koblents
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.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-and-learnThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Mar 3, 2021 • 30min
Ep074: Sleep-Disordered Breathing: When a Child Is at Risk While Sleeping - With Dr. Dassani
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 Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-disordered-breathingThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Feb 24, 2021 • 49min
Ep073: Sleep and Mood Disorders: How to Make Your Mornings Better - With Dr. Goldschmied
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 episode.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-and-mood-disordersThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course

Feb 17, 2021 • 36min
Ep072: Improve Sleep: Learn the Art of Mindfulness & Meditation -With Abigail Somma
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 just live in the moment.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/mindfulness-and-meditationThank 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 commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.Mentioned in this episode:Insomnia Course


