58 min
127 - Sleep Better Tonight with Dr. Nicole Moshfegh Switch4Good
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- Health & Fitness
Dr. Nicole Moshfegh always knew she wanted to be a psychologist, but it wasn’t until she got into the profession that she started to specialize in sleep. Dr. M is a licensed clinical sleep psychologist and literally wrote the book on sleep, aptly titled, “The Book of Sleep.” She emphasizes habit change before turning to medication, and she is full of helpful tips anyone can do during the day and at night to fall and stay asleep. Whether you experience insomnia or just feel like you could improve the quality of your sleep, this episode is a must-listen. Grab a comfy blanket and settle in for a good night’s sleep.
What we discuss in this episode:
- How sleep affects multiple factors in our lives
- Why it gets harder to sleep as we age
- What triggers insomnia and how to counter it
- When to use melatonin
- How exercise, jet lag, shift work, alcohol, and caffeine affect sleep
- Visit Dr. M’s website
- Follow her on Instagram @drnicolem Connect with Switch4Good - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg
- Website - https://switch4good.org/
Dr. Nicole Moshfegh always knew she wanted to be a psychologist, but it wasn’t until she got into the profession that she started to specialize in sleep. Dr. M is a licensed clinical sleep psychologist and literally wrote the book on sleep, aptly titled, “The Book of Sleep.” She emphasizes habit change before turning to medication, and she is full of helpful tips anyone can do during the day and at night to fall and stay asleep. Whether you experience insomnia or just feel like you could improve the quality of your sleep, this episode is a must-listen. Grab a comfy blanket and settle in for a good night’s sleep.
What we discuss in this episode:
- How sleep affects multiple factors in our lives
- Why it gets harder to sleep as we age
- What triggers insomnia and how to counter it
- When to use melatonin
- How exercise, jet lag, shift work, alcohol, and caffeine affect sleep
- Visit Dr. M’s website
- Follow her on Instagram @drnicolem Connect with Switch4Good - YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2toqAmlQpwR1HDF_KKfGg
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/switch4good/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg
- Website - https://switch4good.org/
58 min