#10 - Cara Ooi, MD - The Art of Sleep

Cara Ooi, MD is a sleep physician and psychiatrist working in Toronto, Canada. Dr Ooi works with teens with insomnia, delivering a modified version of cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).Dr Ooi obtained her medical degree from the Western University. She then went on to complete her residency and subspecialty training in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Ooi then completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine, during which she received training in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (or CBT-I) from clinical psychologist Dr. Colleen Carney, a world renowned expert in the field. Cara is also the host of the new podcast, "Find the Eight", and she just released a 13-episode series, where she breaks down key sleep concepts and strategies in 10 minutes or less.  Dr Ooi likes to say that “the worst version of ourselves is usually appears when we are sleep deprived and exhausted.”Dr Ooi shares a ton of amazing tips, strategies and concepts that will help you, your kids or significant other get a better night sleep.We also discuss how sleep disorders affect anxiety, depression and other physiological disorders.No matter who you are, from CEO to Sunday school teacher, from an MMA fighter to a parent trying to help their teen find a better rhythm for a good night’s sleep this episode has something for you.A good sleep is the first domino we need to have in line so we can be the best version of ourselves for us and those who rely on us most.Thank you for listening.If you like what you hear, please HIT the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON. We have a bunch of cool interviews, like this one, to come.Enjoy my conversation - with Cara Ooi, MD – sleep specialist and creator of "Find the 8" Podcast. and learn how to find the best version of yourself one great night sleep at a time.  And remember… “Life is built, not born…”Mentioned in the Show:Website: "Find the 8" PodcastIG: "Find the 8" PodcastMore Info: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)