Julian Lim, PhD: Mindfulness-Based Therapies for Better Sleep | Health Geeks Ep 13

In this episode, our founder Jing Zhi talks to sleep psychologist Julian Lim, PhD, co-founder of Somnus Sleep Wellness to chat about the impactful of mindful practices on sleep. Topics covered include therapy options like Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness Based Treatment for Insomnia, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 🤗 Transcript and exclusive partnership deal: https://allwin.co/content/mindfulness-based-therapies-for-better-sleep-health-geeks-ep-13 😴 Somnus Sleep Wellness Website: https://www.somnuswellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somnussleepwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somnussleepwellness 🏆 ALLWIN (Our Platform/Startup) Website: https://allwin.co Newsletter: https://allwinbulletin.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allwin.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allwin-services-pte-ltd/ ✅ ALLSET (Healthy Ageing Consultancy) Website: https://allset.sg​ Newsletter: https://allset.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allset.sg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allset-singapore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allset.sg WhatsApp: +6581011060​ 0:00 Trailer 2:01 Introduction 2:15 Latest ALLSET updates 2:34 Julian Lim, PhD's research background 4:49 Results of sleep studies done in Singapore 6:51 Mindfulness led to counter-intuitive EEG findings (electrical data) 8:51 Does 'good sleep' require rethinking? 9:10 Results of studies on monks 10:23 Do monks sleep faster? 11:03 Challenge and limitations of research on monks 11:39 What happens during your first session with Julian? 12:23 What are the treatment options for insomnia? 13:32 How sleep hygiene can backfire and what can you do? 15:34 Is sleep a skill? 16:11 How is mindfulness as an intervention for better sleep? 18:31 For mindfulness practice, is frequency or duration more important? 19:34 What should you do post mindfulness intervention program? 20:37 What is the state of research on mindfulness apps? 21:14 What are some insights from local studies done on mindfulness? 23:05 Does staying mindful get easier? 23:43 How are sleep questionnaires and trackers utilised for mindfulness programs? 24:51 Is your sleep considered 'good' if you're satisfied with it? 25:54 What are the implications of not sleeping enough? 26:48 How do we prioritise sleep routine vs duration vs catching up on weekend? 28:31 Are there different mindfulness exercises for different sleep conditions? 29:52 Which mindfulness exercise make you more alert before bed? 30:37 Should you try mindfulness exercises if you're skeptical? 31:22 Can you opt for other sleep therapies first then try mindfulness later? 32:05 How do Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness-based treatments compare as interventions for better sleep? 33:53 Will your insomnia come back after you stop practicing mindfulness? 34:48 Julian's parting message 36:08 What's a useful checklist for you to analyse your own sleep?