Time to talk about sleep! Clinical psychologist, Dr. Kristen Casey, explains why sleep is so important, its impact on our brains, and why, for some people, it's so elusive. Key moments in this episode are: 00:00:38 - Importance of Sleep 00:07:00 - Dr. Kristen Casey's Background 00:09:45 - Common Sleep Issues 00:11:57 - Tips for Mind Racing 00:12:38 - The Role of Anxiety in Sleep 00:14:08 - Scheduled Worry Time 00:15:40 - Impacts of Sleep Deprivation 00:17:13 - The Benefits of Different Sleep Stages 00:19:11 - Managing Sleep Disruptions 00:24:09 - Hormonal Changes and Sleep 00:25:20 - Sleep Hygiene Tips 00:26:54 - Managing Sleep Anxiety 00:28:34 - Childhood Sleep Habits 00:31:26 - Individual Sleep Needs 00:35:01 - Importance of Wake Time 00:35:56 - Napping and Sleep Drive 00:37:53 - Effects of Sleep Aids 00:42:20 - Sleep for Restoration 00:43:21 - Sleep Resources 00:46:25 - The Impact of Insomnia on Health 00:47:19 - Impact of Films on Normalizing Insomnia 00:49:10 - The Reality of Living with Insomnia 00:50:40 - Resources for Understanding Insomnia DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-Podcast-Episode-002-Sleep-Transcript.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Design: Perpetualnotion.ca Mixing/ Mastering: Tony Bao Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

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