Sleep Part 3: Solutions For Chronic Insomnia

March 09, 2023 00:26:04
Sleep Part 3: Solutions For Chronic Insomnia
The Brain Podcast
Sleep Part 3: Solutions For Chronic Insomnia

Mar 09 2023 | 00:26:04

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Hosted By

Andrea Spyros Dr. Shabnam Das Kar

Show Notes

Everyone has trouble sleeping once and a while. Maybe you had too much caffeine, or you’ve got a huge project due. But if you’re struggling with more than a few sleepless nights or more than a few sleepless hours each night, this episode is for you. We'll discuss what chronic insomnia is and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) can help.

(00:00) - Intro

(00:46) - Chronic Insomnia: What is it?

(02:00) - Chronic Insomnia vs Acute Insomnia

(07:15) - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia

(10:15) - Tiny Habits and Identity

(11:27) - How to Sleep Better with Chronic Insomnia with the CBTi Method

(12:45) - Coughing With Chronic Insomnia (CBTi)

(16:44) - Chronic Insomnia

(20:32) - How to Sleep Better

(21:01) - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Sleep Disorders

(22:03) - CBTi for Sleep Meds

(23:27) - Chronic Insomnia: How to Sleep Better

(24:37) - Final Thoughts on Chronic Insomnia

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Reference

Gill, Shubhroz, and Satchidananda Panda. "A smartphone app reveals erratic diurnal eating patterns in humans that can be modulated for health benefits." Cell metabolism 22.5 (2015): 789-798.

CBTi Resources:

Insomnia Solved Program Dr. Brandon Peters

Conquering Insomnia Program Dr. Greg Jacobs

Sink Into Sleep Book by Judith Davidson, Ph.D.

Podcast Episode: What is the Tiny Habits Method For Behaviour Change?

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