
Deep into Sleep
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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Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2020 • 52min
Ep061: ADHD: Disability or Super Ability? with Diann Wingert
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 distracted” to overcome procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so they can craft a life they love.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/adhd-disability-or-super-abilityThank 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

Nov 11, 2020 • 49min
Ep060: Invisible Disease: How to Live With Narcolepsy with Iris Lorena
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 and what she did to overcome it.Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/invisible-disease-how-to-live-with-narcolepsy.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 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

Nov 4, 2020 • 49min
Ep059: What Sleep Paralysis Feels Like and What We Can Do?--with Ryan Hurd
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 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

Oct 28, 2020 • 56min
Ep058: What will happen to our metabolism system after nights of poor sleep?--with Dr. Benedict
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 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

Oct 21, 2020 • 44min
Ep057: Can My Poor Sleeping Habits Make Me Fat? Sam's Story of a Life Transformation!
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-storyThank 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

Oct 14, 2020 • 30min
Ep056: Insomnia is NOT Sleep Loss?! -- with Dr. Grandner
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 here: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/insomnia-is-not-sleep-loss.Thank You For Listening!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.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.If 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

Oct 7, 2020 • 56min
Ep055: How Can Your Dreams and Nightmares Help You? Let's Talk about Lucid Dreaming!--with Lee Adams
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-nightmares-help-you-lets-talk-about-lucid-dreaming-with-lee.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 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

Sep 30, 2020 • 50min
Ep054: Recover from Keeping the Secret of Losing a Loved One to Suicide?--with Michelle
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/episode/ep054-sleep-too-much-made-me-realize-my-depression-healing-from-grief.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 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

Sep 23, 2020 • 45min
Ep053: Can Your Dentist Treat Your Sleep Apnea?--Dr. Smith
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-AADSM, ASBA, is Sleep Dallas’ founding practitioner and chief medical officer. Show Note: www.deepintosleep.co/episode/ep053-how-dentist-help-us-sleep-better-dr-kent-smith.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 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

Sep 16, 2020 • 28min
Ep052: Perfectionism? Imposter Syndrome? How to Decrease Your Anxiety and Bring More Joy to Your Life! --with Dr. Burns
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 the best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, which has sold over 4 million copies in the United States, and many more worldwide. 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 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