Episode 23! We discuss Damon's research around CBT for insomnia, his clinical psychology background with mental health tips, and a lot more!

Damon discusses the role our beliefs have on our sleep, some common misconceptions around sleep to avoid sleeping better, and a lot of practical mental health tips such as how and why to meditate for improved resiliency.

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Timestamps:
-Dr. Ashworth's background and research into CBT-I
-2:37 The main findings of Dr. Ashworths sleep research
-3:39 What is the cause and Dr. Ashworths thoughts around insomnia?
-5:58 How do thinking traps affect our sleep and insomnia?
-7:40 What are some guidelines around naps?
-8:21 Why is worrying and rumination a problem
-10:21 How does Dr. Ashworth approaches a client's worrying and insomnia?
-11:57 How common is low self-efficacy in people who do not sleep well?
-13:38 A sleep diary and journal and how it works for better sleep…
-14:45 What is the circadian rhythm and how does it affect sleep?
-16:23 What effect does screen time have on our sleep?
-17:37 What does Dr. Ashworth recommends sleep routines for better sleep?
-19:29 Restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and other sleep conditions…
-22:00 Damons book on sleep
-24:04 What has Dr. Ashworth's research taught him about improving his own sleep?
-25:23 Does meditation improve our sleep and how do we do it?
-27:00 What meditation types and guidelines does Dr. Ashworth recommend?
-29:23 How to bring what we learn from meditation into daily life?
-30:56 What work can we do around our values to live by what we value most?
-32:32 Common misconceptions people have around sleep?
-34:41 CBT - What it is…
-37:34 Depression and what sparks it, for example, self-criticism...
-40:17 An example of CBT in a role play with Dr. Ashworth
-45:15 6 Dr. Ashworth’s article and thinking traps we typically fall into…
-48:25 The difference between the emotions of Guilt and shame
-50:03 Activity trackers for sleep, how accurate are they?
-53:28 Dr. Ashworth’s volunteering and potential mental health benefits
-56:29 What is the spectrum of insomnia and who is on it?

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