(00:00:00) What is Sleep Hygiene?: Dr. Wu gives an evidence-based look at habits that support natural sleep rhythms.
(00:02:10) Light and Stability: Why morning light and stable rise times matter more than perfect bedtimes.
(00:11:01) Earning Sleep: How to build a healthy sleep drive with daily activity and short naps.
(00:20:11) The Influence of Nutrition: Breaking down how different elements of nutrition can influence sleep quality.
(00:26:59) Creating a Good Bedroom Environment: The benefits of different sleep tools like darkness, noise, and supplements.
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 invites listeners to focus less on perfection and more on building a healthier relationship with sleep; one that’s grounded in consistency, awareness, and self-compassion.
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. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all checklist, this conversation centers on understanding how the human body and daily habits work together to create sleep that feels calmer and more restorative.
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.
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