In this episode we continue with Dr. Kyle Davis to dive deeper into healthy sleep by exploring the psychology of sleep and unveiling more tactics on how to achieve restful sleep.  

Dr. Davis is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in behavioral sleep medicine, lifestyle medicine, chronic pain management, and the management of mood and anxiety disorders. 

How might we develop good sleep habits both while on shift and at home? This two part episode series is chalked full of interesting and helpful information designed to help you navigate the challenges of shift work in EMS for the remainder of your career and beyond.  

Here are a few things covered in this episode: 

• Does counting sheep really work?!?

• How to recognize sleep apnea

• How to efficiently get back on track with your sleep schedule so you can enjoy your time off.

• Should you bank sleep? When should you just get up?

• What the heck is stimulus control? Passive relaxation?

• What about alcohol consumption?

• Goal: Improved responder wellness through sleep, exercise, diet and mental wellbeing for the happy and healthy longevity of careers in EMS

To contact Dr. Davis or for more information, please visit: 

⁠https://www.kyledavisphd.com⁠ 

Music by ACP Paramedic E-N Wellborne