

Deep into Sleep
Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSM
Are you worried about your sleep and health? Are you bothered by lack of sleep or fatigue? Are you suffering from insomnia, sleep apnea, or other sleep disorders? Do you feel your sleep difficulties are getting in the way of being successful, happy, and motivated? Deep into Sleep podcast is here to assist you find the answers.
Dr. Yishan Xu is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified behavioral sleep medicine sleep specialist, and adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford School of Medicine, Sleep Division. Dr. Xu explores inspiring conversations with guests from various fields, small business owners, students, parents, entrepreneurs, doctors, mental health workers, and more. With knowledge and tips around sleep, health, business, lifestyle, and relationship, you will discover more about yourself, which leads to a healthier mindset and the life you desire.
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Dr. Yishan Xu is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified behavioral sleep medicine sleep specialist, and adjunct clinical faculty at Stanford School of Medicine, Sleep Division. Dr. Xu explores inspiring conversations with guests from various fields, small business owners, students, parents, entrepreneurs, doctors, mental health workers, and more. With knowledge and tips around sleep, health, business, lifestyle, and relationship, you will discover more about yourself, which leads to a healthier mindset and the life you desire.
©DeepintoSleepPodcast 2026. These materials may be downloaded for personal use only. They may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced in any form or for any reason without express permission
👀SUBSCRIBE OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER
https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleep
📝CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES
https://deepintosleep.co
✨CONNECT WITH US
https://www.instagram.com/dr.yishan
https://twitter.com/dryishan
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Sep 8, 2022 • 37min
Ep139: Men and Sexual Anxiety: How Mindfulness Can Help You Have a Pleasurable Sex with David Khalili
In this episode, we will learn from David Khalili, LMFT, a sex and relationship therapist, and the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness in San Francisco, CA. David will be sharing with us the importance of mindfulness and of scanning our body to having a great sex. Plus, he will help us debunk the way we think about sex and how we should experience it.Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/men-and-sexual-anxietyAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with David KahliliDavid Khalili InstagramDavid Khalili TwitterNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Sep 1, 2022 • 38min
Ep138: Weight Loss and Sleep: The Important Link We’re Missing with Emily Spicer
In today’s episode, we are joined by Emily Spicer, an exercise physiologist, health coach, personal trainer, and speaker. She will share with us why sleep is vital on your weight loss journey. She will also help us understand the facet of sleep, habit, and eating discipline that come into play for you to live a healthier and happier life. Tune in and learn!Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/weight-loss-and-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Emily SpicerEmily Spicer’s WebsiteEmily Spicery’s InstagramNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 25, 2022 • 15min
Ep137: Shifting Your Child’s Sleep Schedule: How to Help You Kids Create a Bedtime Routine - With Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg
Now that we are almost done with summer vacation, parents’ common concern is how to get their kids used to school schedules again.In this episode, Dr. Yishan will be sharing two practical tips that will help you slowly transition your kids so they can create new sleeping habits. Also a bonus clip from an interview with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg!Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/school-and-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygardenNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 18, 2022 • 36min
Ep136: Mindset and Habit: The Simple Cognitive and Behavioral Approach with Dr. Noah St. John
In today’s episode, let’s find out together with Dr. Noah St. John’ wisdom regarding habit and mindset and how it can inspire us to live healthier and live better!Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/mindset-and-habitAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Dr. Noah St. John: Email: thenoahstjohn@gmail.com Website:: https://noahstjohn.com Newsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 11, 2022 • 44min
Ep135: College Students’ Sleep Schedule: Why an All Nighter Is Not a Good Idea with Dr. Brad Wolgast
It is common knowledge that how your child sleep is correlated to their mental well-being and on how they perform academically. If they are not able to sleep well, they end up feeling exhausted and unable to focus the following day. This leads to anxiety, depression, and lower self-esteem. In this episode, Dr. Brad Wolgast will be sharing with us the challenges that college students are facing in terms of their sleep health and what they can do about it. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/college-sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Dr. Brad Wolgast: Instgram @centerforhealthysleepwebsite: www.helpmesleep.orgNewsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Aug 4, 2022 • 40min
Ep134: Sleep and Anxiety: How to Manage Anxiety and Sleep Better with Dr. Margaret Sinclair
In today’s episode Dr. Margaret Sinclair, an Osteopath, EFT, and CBT Herbal Therapist Coach will share her insights on managing sleep and anxiety, she will also go in-depth with the approach to get better sleep for people with menopause using the tapping method, mindfulness and gratitude exercise, emotional freedom and thought patterns. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/anxiety_sleepAre you so sleepy that you cannot focus? Are you tired of getting through the day drinking coffee? Are you worried how your poor sleep may impact your health? Checkout Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Course! Connect with Dr. YishanInstagram: @mind_body_gardenTwitter: @dryishanFacebook: @mindbodygarden Connect with Dr. Margaret Sinclair: Website: https://thenadarraprocess.com/index.htmlLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-sinclair-832a6a2b/recent-activity/ Newsletter:Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepEnglish: https://www.deepintosleep.co/sleepCBT-I Courses:English: https://www.deepintosleep.co/insomnia.Chinese: https://www.mindbodygarden.com/sleepPodcast Links:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/deepintosleepStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deep-into-sleepSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Vxyyj9Cswuk91OYztzcMSiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-deep-into-sleep-47827108/Support our Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dryishanLeave us a Rating: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-into-sleep/id1475295840

Jul 28, 2022 • 46min
Ep133: Speak Your True Voice: How to Live an Authentic Life with Dr. Fred Moss
Today, we will find out the method that Dr. Moss discovered which he firmly believe is beneficial for us to live a happy and authentic life. He will also enlighten us on why sleep aides are not helping fix sleep disorders. Show Notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/authentic-lifeThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show.If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you!Leave a commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.

Jul 21, 2022 • 23min
Ep132: 5 Things You Need for Deep Sleep
In this episode, Dr. Yishan shares the 5 things she’s using so she could get a good night sleep. You might be thinking if this is even possible considering the things she’s juggling as a sleep expert, entrepreneur, and podcast hostShownotes: deepintosleep.co/episode/weighted-blanketThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show.If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you!Leave a commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.

Jul 14, 2022 • 16min
Ep131: Drowsy Driving: How Sleep Deprivation Affect Drivers
According to a CDC study in the US, 1 in every 25 drivers falls asleep when driving EVERY month! There’s such a high number of drivers that fall asleep behind the wheel and imagine how dangerous it is! In today’s episode, I will discuss how sleep deprivation can affect driving and share with you tips on how to mitigate drowsy driving and be a sharper and safer driver on the road.Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episodes/drowsy-drivingThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show.If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you!Leave a commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.

Jul 7, 2022 • 47min
Ep130: Music Therapy: Are You Doing It Right? with Xiyu Zhang
We have the very first music therapist on the show; Xiyu Zhang. She will help us understand how to effectively use music to sedate our raging emotions and the process she perform to treat patients with different kinds of health conditions. If you are trying to heal yourself using music, find out if you’re doing it right by listening to this episode.Show notes: https://deepintosleep.co/episode/music-therapyThank You for Listening!I really appreciate you taking your valuable time listening to our show.If you want to share your thoughts, I would love to hear from you!Leave a commentAsk a voice question at this linkIf you enjoyed today’s episode, and want to help out the show, please consider:Share it using the social media buttons on this pageLeave an honest rating and review for the podcastSubscribe on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, etc.These can help the podcast reach out more to those who struggle with sleep and those who want to learn more about sleep.Finally, feel free to join our community by signing up for the Deep into Sleep newsletter. You’ll learn valuable tips about sleep and get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox.Find out more about Dr. Yishan Xu’s Insomnia Treatment Group (CBT for insomnia, CBT-I).Join Deep into Sleep Podcast group on Facebook for more discussions.You can also follow our Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_garden/ to keep you posted on our new podcast episodes.Or if Mandarin is your native language, you may also check my sleep coaching course in Chinese here - Mind Body GardenIf you want to find a certified CBTi provider in the United States, please visit our resource page for CBTi providers and sleep-related resources.


