Sleep for Wellbeing

Talking FACS

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Guest: Rachele Yadon, MD Assistant Professor for Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine, UK Healthcare

Season 8, Episode 3

In this intriguing episode of Talking Facts, host Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Rachele Yadon, an assistant professor of psychiatry and director of the psychiatry residency training program at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. With extensive expertise in perinatal psychiatry, Dr. Yadon shares invaluable insights into the profound importance of sleep for both physical and mental health.

Dr. Yadon emphasizes that sleep is essential for physical restoration, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to serious health issues, underscoring the need for deep, uninterrupted, and restorative sleep. The conversation explores common barriers to quality sleep, such as artificial light, stress, and lifestyle demands, offering practical solutions to overcome them.

Listeners will learn about the critical role of sleep hygiene practices, including consistent wake-up times, reserving the bed for sleep and intimacy, and creating a bedtime routine. The episode delves into the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) and provides resources for further support.

Join us for this enlightening discussion to improve your sleep quality and overall well-being. Whether you struggle with sleep or are seeking ways to enhance your rest, this episode offers a wealth of expert advice and actionable tips.

For more information about this topic:

Psychology Today

Sleep Disorders | Cleveland Clinic

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

Connect with FCS Extension through any of the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on Talking FACS.

Kentucky Extension Offices

UK FCS Extension

Website

Facebook

Instagram

FCS Learning Channel