Episode Details

In this episode, recorded on October 1st, 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/livymethodfall2024

Topics covered:

• How does sleep factor into your weight loss journey? Introducing Dr. Beverley
• Sleep is the pillar of wellbeing
• Consistency and regularity: What does good sleep look like? 
• Sleep and mortality and the connection to health conditions
• Sleep as a "luxury" and self-medication
• The impacts of being sleep-deprived on memory, impulse control & hormones
• Stages of sleep: Give yourself the opportunity to get 7-9 hours of sleep
• Can you catch up on sleep you have missed?
• What is your body doing when you are sleeping?
• The Livy Method and how it can support creating routine and improve your sleep
• Don't chase sleep and using a worry journal 
• Hypervigilance on sleep - Stop trying to sleep! Paradoxical Intention
• Good sleepers don't worry when they have a poor night's sleep. 
• Defining insomnia versus being sleep-deprived and sleep apnea 
• Building in more sleep opportunity 
• Bathroom visits at night: strategies and training your bladder
• Have a cool bedroom; Peri-menopause and giving off heat at night
• Using devices to monitor your sleep perpetuates worry 
• Menopause and Sleep: Getting back in touch with your sleep clock
• What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?  
• Where to find Dr. Beverley David

Find Dr. Beverley:

https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/

@drdrbeverley

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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