EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 49 MIN
252: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF Sleep Psychologist & Author of The Sleep Prescription, Poor Sleep & Mental Health Are Linked
from The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · host Mollie Eastman
😴 Why insomnia feels so personal — like something in you suddenly broke😴 Is insomnia an early warning sign for depression and anxiety?😴 If you fix sleep first, can mental health symptoms ease too?😴 Why caring too much about sleep can quietly make it worse😴 The bedtime habit that feels logical but keeps insomnia alive😴 “Helpful” coping strategies that secretly sabotage sleep😴 Night owl living in a morning world: when biology fights society😴 The stress–sleep loop: how bad sleep makes life feel heavier😴 Why CBTI is considered the gold standard for insomnia😴 The single sleep habit that matters more than bedtime😴 And many moreSPONSORS:🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Website:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671991/the-sleep-prescription-by-aric-a-prather-phd/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aric-prather DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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Dr. Aric Prather is a Professor and Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Research Program and the Center for Health and Community at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Prather's research focuses on the causes and consequences of insufficient sleep, with an emphasis on how poor sleep affects the immune system. He is also a licensed clinician and treats patients using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia through the UCSF Insomnia Clinic. Dr. Prather's work is regularly showcased in the media, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, and CNN. He is the author of "The Sleep Prescription: 7 days to Unlocking Your Best Rest" (Penguin Life).
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252: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF Sleep Psychologist & Author of The Sleep Prescription, Poor Sleep & Mental Health Are Linked
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