How to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene | A Practical Look at Sleep with Dr. Jade Wu

Hosts Dave Barney and Luke Olson welcome back sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu for a conversation about things that actually help people sleep better. Moving past rigid routines and “hacks,” their discussion reframes sleep hygiene as a set of flexible practices designed to support the body’s natural rhythms rather than control them.

Dr. Wu breaks down the everyday behaviors that shape your sleep quality; everything from light exposure to movement to caffeine use. Dr. Wu uses his clinical insights to show how small changes can improve your mood and energy over time.

Chapters
[Start] What is Sleep Hygiene?: Dr. Wu gives an evidence-based look at habits that support natural sleep rhythms.
02:10 Light and Stability: Why morning light and stable rise times matter more than perfect bedtimes.
11:01 Earning Sleep: How to build a healthy sleep drive with daily activity and short naps.
20:11 The Influence of Nutrition: Breaking down how different elements of nutrition can influence sleep quality.
26:59 Creating a Good Bedroom Environment: The benefits of different sleep tools like darkness, noise, and supplements.

Links and Resources
Want more from Dr. Wu? Visit her website: https://www.drjadewu.com/
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