There’s more to sleep than sleeping disorders! Dr. Jade Wu is a clinical psychologist specializing in sleeping psychology, and unlike Dr. Winter, takes a non-pharmacologic or interventional approach to sleep. Given her Phd in clinical psychology, Dr. Wu uses behavioral therapies to help individuals improve their sleep. Aside from her clinical work, Dr. Wu is also a very well-regarded presenter, speaker, and consultant for companies as well as making appearances on many well-known TV shows, podcasts, and other media outlets. She is also an active researcher in the field of sleeping disorders in chronic illnesses while being a reviewer for sleep related journals.
In this episode, we talk about the basics of sleep, why people develop poor habits around sleep, how sleep affects and may be affected by chronic illnesses, and the power of behavioral therapies in helping others sleep. Near the end of the podcast we break down how to construct a sleeping routine and what might be done to mitigate the influence of various lifestyles on sleep. Check it out!