Let's Talk the Psychology of Sleep with Dr. Beverley David - Winter 2024

In this episode, recorded on January 30, 2024, Gina talks about the psychology of sleep with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Introduction to The Psychology of Sleep with Dr. BeverleyThe importance of sleep: it is 1/3 of our livesThe 4 stages of Sleep and the patterns of sleep every 90 minsGetting a good night's sleep and how that affects youCircadian rhythm and synchronized processes in the bodyHow to help your circadian rhythm?The effects of Daylight SavingsThe timing of food and how that affects your rhythm and ability to maintain your weightHormones affected by your sleep, leptin and gremlinIt takes twelve weeks to change your genes, slow and steadyAre you hungry going to bed? How does that affect your sleep?Don't be in bed when you are not sleeping and cognitive reframingReduced daylight in winter and how that can affect your sleepNever try to sleep; give up trying; sleep will come back to youEating in the evening and understanding why you don't want to wake up your digestive system before sleepEating within 12 hours of the dayThe spiral that happens when you don't prioritize sleepIf you don't sleep, what happens in the body Impulse control when sleepy and the food choices you makeThe impact of sleep on your body's ability to lose weightThe impact of continuing to not get good sleepInsomnia: When did it start? Were you like that when you were little? Perpetuating factors?Caffeine and sleepNapping: building up the sleep need versus intentional nappingUnderstanding your nap, they can be very powerfulThe dip in energy you feel in the afternoon and The Food PlanSleep Clinics with Dr. Beverley for Insomnia start in AprilHow do you know if you have insomnia? Sleep Apnea: STOP-BANG: Snoring, Tired, Observed, Pressure, BMI/weight, Age, Neck Size, GenderFind Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.