“The bedroom should be for two things, sleep and sex.” - Lisa Cypers Kamen
Can you remember the last time you woke up feeling completely refreshed and ready to start the new day with bright eyes? If not, you may be like the millions of other people around the world who suffer from some form of sleep deprivation. To discover the keys to more restful sleep and how to eliminate the distractions that keep us from fading into all stages of sleep, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with a sleep medicine specialist about how to get high-quality rest that can change your life for the better. Dr. Pedram Navab is a board-certified neurologist and author of Sleep Reimagined: The Fast Track to a Revitalized Life. He works with patients with insomnia and sleep disorders that mimic insomnia. During this conversation, he shares the four physiological stages of sleep and tips for creating an environment where we can sleep well.
Dr. Pedram Navab — Sleep Well With High-Quality Rest:
- Dr. Navab describes why he studied the brain, sleep, dreams, and the law. [2:02]
- In his book, Sleep Reimagined, Dr. Navab investigates the prevalence of insomnia and how sleep affects our health and performance. [3:52]
- Dr. Navab shares the different ways people who have trouble sleeping can ditch sleep disorders. [6:16]
- The four stages of sleep and the physiological benefits of each stage. [15:49]
- Tips for setting ourselves up for sleep success. [21:29]
About Lisa’s Guest:
Dr. Pedram Navab is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist who is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of sleep disorders. After earning his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences, he completed a neurology residency at The University of Arizona. Subsequently, he trained as a fellow at the Stanford Sleep Center, where he was trained in CBT-I and completed a variety of research projects. He later attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he specialized in health law and intellectual property.
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