58 min

Episode #23 with Dr. Damon Ashworth - The sleep series part 2 - CBT for insomnia The Progression Health Podcast

    • Fitness

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.

For more expert health information like this like, share, and subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice

https://lnkd.in/gKWWGQVe #nutrition #help #experience #building

Damons links:
https://damonashworthpsychology.com/about/

Improve Your Sleep with CBT for Insomnia - Teaching you everything you need to know to have a consistently good night of

https://www.udemy.com/course/improve-your-sleep-with-cbt-i/

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?

F.Lux screen dimmer for desktop “software to make your life better” https://justgetflux.com/

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.

For more expert health information like this like, share, and subscribe!

DISCLAIMER: The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice

https://lnkd.in/gKWWGQVe #nutrition #help #experience #building

Damons links:
https://damonashworthpsychology.com/about/

Improve Your Sleep with CBT for Insomnia - Teaching you everything you need to know to have a consistently good night of

https://www.udemy.com/course/improve-your-sleep-with-cbt-i/

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?

F.Lux screen dimmer for desktop “software to make your life better” https://justgetflux.com/

58 min