Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to sleep. In this episode, I discuss the research behind insomnia, looking at the science of this sleep disorder and what causes it. I’m also going to share a number of science-based techniques that you could apply to reduce the severity of insomnia and improve your sleep.

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Mindfulness Meditation Video: https://youtu.be/YTo8NJj-iz4
Melatonin Video: https://youtu.be/y9GFbpRAMXw
CBT Video: https://youtu.be/n5SCq1oq_dY
Depression Video: https://youtu.be/z9fNVkPHZ9g

Cortisol Episode: https://youtu.be/WojVBo4Yd58
Ana Pineda Episode: https://youtu.be/w1_FNBA2elQ

2019, Insomnia Paper
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/physrev.00046.2019

2012, Chronic Insomnia Paper
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(11)60750-2/fulltext

CBT for insomnia Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12927123/

Gender Differences in Insomnia Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16453985/

Genetics & Insomnia Paper
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780427/

Substance Abuse and Sleep Paper
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4660250/

Temperature and Sleep Paper
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22738673/

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