Dreaming of Sound Sleep
- Sam Register
- Jun 10
- 1 min read
If you’re among the one in three adults who suffer from insomnia, you’ll
want to give a listen to this week’s The Drive With Peter Attia featuring
Ashley Mason, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and an associate professor at
the University of California at San Francisco, where she leads the Sleep,
Eating, and Affect (SEA) Laboratory. Dr. Mason discusses cognitive
behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), detailing techniques like time in
bed restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring to improve
sleep. She explains how to manage racing thoughts and anxiety, optimize
sleep environments, and use practical tools like sleep diaries to track
progress.
She also offers detailed guidance on sleep hygiene, explores the impact
of temperature regulation, blue light exposure, and bedtime routines, and
offers guidance on finding a CBT-I therapist, along with practical steps you
can take on your own before seeking professional help.
Other topics include:
~ The importance of prioritizing a consistent wake-up time over a fixed
bedtime for better sleep regulation
~ How exercise too close to bedtime may impact sleep
~Guidance on intake of food and alcohol for good sleep
~The effect of sauna and cold plunge before bed on sleep quality
To watch or listen, just click on the link…
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