THE RESILIENCY PODCAST

Understanding Sleep: From Nightmares to Scheduling Worry Time with Dr Leah Kaylor

Episode Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Leah Kaylor discusses her journey into the field of sleep psychology, the impact of trauma on sleep, and the importance of understanding sleep disorders. She emphasizes the significance of different sleep stages, particularly deep sleep and REM sleep, in physical and emotional health. The discussion also covers practical sleep hygiene tips, strategies for addressing nightmares, and the role of gratitude in improving sleep quality. Dr. Kaylor shares insights from her upcoming book, which aims to educate readers on the importance of sleep and provide actionable strategies for better sleep health.

Episode Notes

Guest Links
If Sleep Were a Drug on Amazon: https://a.co/d/6O7aqSX

Dr Kaylor's home on the web: https://drleahkaylor.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Studies

03:59 The Impact of Trauma on Sleep

06:45 Understanding Sleep Disorders

10:02 The Importance of Sleep Stages

15:52 Memory Consolidation and Sleep

20:59 Addressing Nightmares and Night Terrors

30:48 Practical Sleep Hygiene Tips

40:37 Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares

50:54 The Role of Gratitude in Sleep

55:32 Upcoming Book Release