Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the severity of insomnia and improve your sleep.To watch the video version of this episode:  https://youtu.be/PVkARsJZSUQGet guest updates and submit your listener questions via Instagram: https://instagram.com/travellingscience/If you'd like to support this podcast and the charities we donate to each week, you can make a contribution here: https://www.patreon.com/thetravellingscientistThank you for making a positive change in the world!Mindfulness Meditation Video: https://youtu.be/YTo8NJj-iz4 Melatonin Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXwCBT Video: https://youtu.be/n5SCq1oq_dYDepression Video: https://youtu.be/z9fNVkPHZ9gCortisol Episode: https://youtu.be/WojVBo4Yd58Ana Pineda Episode: https://youtu.be/w1_FNBA2elQ2019, Insomnia Paperhttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00046.20192012, Chronic Insomnia Paperhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)60750-2/fulltextCBT for insomnia Paperhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12927123/Gender Differences in Insomnia Paperhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16453985/Genetics & Insomnia Paperhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780427/Substance Abuse and Sleep Paperhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660250/Temperature and Sleep Paperhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22738673/Support the show

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