Ep. 95 - What is quality sleep as an adult (it might be different than you think) with Dr. Yishan Xu

Today, we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Yishan Xu as she discusses the various ways sleep changes throughout life and how to tackle sleep issues in adults with a focus on parents.  Dr. Xu speaks to the potential pitfalls of relying on sleep medication, and the power of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as a first-line treatment.  We also speak with Dr. Xu about gender differences in sleep, from hormonal shifts in women to sleep disorders in men. Further, we take a look at some common sleep myths and take a look at the digital age's influence on sleep disorders. Dr. Xu provides insight into the detrimental effects of excessive screen time before bed and the simple steps you can take to improve sleep hygiene.  Get ready to crack the sleep code and unlock the path to sweet dreams and optimal well-being. Tune in now to revolutionize your relationship with sleep! To learn more about Parenting Understood, please visit our brand new webpage here or by visiting www.parentingunderstood.com To learn more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s work, you can visit her website at mindbodygarden.com or by listening to her podcast, Deep into Sleep.  To get 10% off Dr. Yishan Xu's CBTI course, you can visit https://www.mindbodygarden.com/course and use the code "parentingunderstood" To purchase a Time Timer, please visit the link here or by clicking https://bit.ly/3KmWMEa