In this episode, we explore why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) is considered the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia, consistently outperforming sleep medications in the long run. We also discuss how working harder at sleep can actually perpetuate insomnia and how CBTI addresses the root causes of sleep issues.Chapters00:00 Introduction to CBTI01:41 The Pitfalls of Sleep Medications03:32 How CBTI Works08:44 CBTI vs. Sleep Pills