5 Key Insights On Sleep Health For Coaches And Health Care Providers With Dr. Nishi Bhopal

In this episode of The Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast, Dr. Jessica Singh is joined by Dr. Nisha Bhopal, a board-certified physician in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Dr. Bhopal shares her wealth of knowledge on sleep health for coaches and health care providers, as understanding the nuances of sleep health is vital for supporting clients and patients in enhancing health and well-being.

Dr. Bhopal discusses five important insights that every coach and healthcare provider should know about sleep. She provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies to improve sleep health and address sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia, and circadian rhythm misalignments. Dr. Bhopal explains the CSH framework—Circadian Rhythm, Sleep Drive, and Hyperarousal—to help listeners understand an evidence-informed approach to enhancing sleep health. In addition, listeners will learn about powerful techniques, such as the "bookend technique," which is designed to manage screen time and improve sleep hygiene. Dr. Bhopal emphasizes not only the importance of supporting clients and patients by enhancing their sleep health, but also ensuring that you, as a practitioner, prioritize your own rest to show up fully for those you serve.

This episode is packed with actionable advice on how to incorporate sleep health into your coaching and/or health care practice, including information how coaches collaborating with healthcare providers can create better outcomes for clients and patients.

For detailed show notes, including an exclusive opportunity to join Dr. Bhopal's Clinical Sleep Kit program, references and information to connect with Dr. Nishi Bhopal, visit: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/5-key-insights-on-sleep-health-for-coaches-health-care-providers

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Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction

1:36 - Dr. Bhopal's Journey Into Sleep Medicine

3:57 - Lack Of Sleep Education In Medical Education

5:28 - Sleep Disorders Are Risk Factors For Mental Health Disorders

7:04 - Key Insight #1: Insomnia Isn't Always Insomnia

11:02 - Circadian Rhythm Misalignment

14:21 - Key Insight #2: Sleep Issues Are Highly Treatable

16:08 - Sleep Apnea

19:39 - Optimizing Sleep Hygiene & Building Sleep Confidence

22:43 - Coach Collaboration With Health Care Providers

25:23 - Key Insight #3: Don't Forget About Lab Work

27:27 - Key Insight #4: CSH Framework

33:25 - Key Insight #5: Take Care Of Your Own Sleep

34:34- Takeaways