
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

Oct 20, 2022 • 33min
Ep145: The Correlation Between Diet, Energy, and Sleep With Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge
In today’s episode, we have Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge. She is a Nutrition & Sleep Researcher; Associate Professor of Nutritional Medicine and and Director of Center of Excellence for Sleep & Circadian Research at Columbia University. She is known for her study of the impact of lifestyle, specifically sleep and diet, on cardio-metabolic risk factors. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-and-dietConnect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenConnect with Dr. St-OngeDr. St-Onge’s Twitter: @mpstongephdEmail: ms2554@comc.columbia.eduResources:Circadian Sleep Disorders NetworkSociety of Behavioral Sleep MedicineNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Oct 13, 2022 • 36min
Ep144: Sleep Divorce: Is It the First Phase of Legal Separation? with Dr. Wendy Troxel
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist at the RAND Corporation and author of Sharing the Covers: Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. She is internationally recognized for her research on sleep and the consequences of sleep loss on health, our relationships, and the economy. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/sleep-divorceAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenResources:Circadian Sleep Disorders NetworkSociety of Behavioral Sleep MedicineConnect with Dr. Wendy TroxelDr. Troxel’s WebsiteDr. Troxel’s InstagramNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id

Oct 6, 2022 • 44min
Ep143: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: Is It Laziness or Is It DSPS? with Dr. Sarah Silverman
Dr. Sarah Silverman, a Stanford-trained behavioral sleep medicine specialist, delves into Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS), shedding light on why it's not just laziness. She discusses the neurological foundations of DSPS and its impact on sleep cycles, especially for night owls facing social pressures. Practical tips for better sleep, including light therapy, are shared. The conversation also tackles how cultural expectations clash with biological rhythms, highlighting the need for adjusted school start times to better support young people's natural sleep patterns.

Sep 29, 2022 • 11min
Ep142: Mouth Taping: Can It Cure Sleep Apnea?
If you have sleep apnea, you are most likely curious to find cure to fix your disorder. Hence, you could be exposed and might be willing to try trends that could do you more harm than good. In this episode, Dr. Yishan shares her insight on mouth taping. She’ll be discussing a few studies that were conducted related to this TikTok fad. Tune in to find out if this trend could really help people with sleep apnea and if it’s safe to try. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/mouth-tapingAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Sep 22, 2022 • 45min
Ep141: Narcolepsy: A Different Way of Living with Narcolepsy with Sheila Digout
Today’s episode is in honor of the World Narcolepsy Day happening this September 22nd. To celebrate this event, we invited Sheila Digout, the Wake Up Narcolepsy Canada Group support leader. We are going to discover why most narcoleptic people never share their disorder with anyone. How they are treated by the people around them and what they need to go through to battle narcolepsy.Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/narcolepsy-livingAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenConnect with Sheila DigoutInstagram: @nappingnightowlTwitter: @nappingnightowlNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Sep 15, 2022 • 17min
Ep140: Home Sleep Study: Is It Worth Trying?
In this episode, Dr. Yishan will share with us the sleep study she’s recently conducted at home for her disorder. She’ll disclose to us the result she got and how you can analyze the numbers from the test. Tune in and find out if a home sleep test is for you!Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/home-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Sep 8, 2022 • 37min
Ep139: Men and Sexual Anxiety: How Mindfulness Can Help You Have a Pleasurable Sex with David Khalili
In this episode, we will learn from David Khalili, LMFT, a sex and relationship therapist, and the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness in San Francisco, CA. David will be sharing with us the importance of mindfulness and of scanning our body to having a great sex. Plus, he will help us debunk the way we think about sex and how we should experience it.Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/men-and-sexual-anxietyAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with David KahliliDavid Khalili InstagramDavid Khalili TwitterNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Sep 1, 2022 • 38min
Ep138: Weight Loss and Sleep: The Important Link We’re Missing with Emily Spicer
In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Spicer, an exercise physiologist, health coach, personal trainer, and speaker. She will share with us why sleep is vital on your weight loss journey. She will also help us understand the facet of sleep, habit, and eating discipline that come into play for you to live a healthier and happier life. Tune in and learn!Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/weight-loss-and-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Emily SpicerEmily Spicer’s WebsiteEmily Spicery’s InstagramNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 25, 2022 • 15min
Ep137: Shifting Your Child’s Sleep Schedule: How to Help You Kids Create a Bedtime Routine - With Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg
Now that we are almost done with summer vacation, parents’ common concern is how to get their kids used to school schedules again.In this episode, Dr. Yishan will be sharing two practical tips that will help you slowly transition your kids so they can create new sleeping habits. Also a bonus clip from an interview with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg!Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/school-and-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 18, 2022 • 36min
Ep136: Mindset and Habit: The Simple Cognitive and Behavioral Approach with Dr. Noah St. John
In today’s episode, let’s find out together with Dr. Noah St. John’ wisdom regarding habit and mindset and how it can inspire us to live healthier and live better!Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/mindset-and-habitAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Dr. Noah St. John: Email: thenoahstjohn@gmail.com Website:: https://noahstjohn.com Newsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840