Posts in Sleep Psychology
The Retirement Sleep Paradox: Why More Freedom Can Mean Less Sleep
The Retirement Sleep Paradox: Why More Freedom Can Mean Less Sleep

Retirement often promises rest, freedom, and more time for sleep. But for many people, the loss of daily structure can make sleep harder, not easier. Dr. Shantha Gowda explains why sleepless nights can appear after retirement and how changes in routine, timing, and expectations can affect sleep.

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CBT-I: The Insomnia Treatment Most People Haven’t Tried (But Should)
CBT-I: The Insomnia Treatment Most People Haven’t Tried (But Should)

If you’ve tried sleep hygiene, supplements, meditation apps, and every sleep product but still feel tired and wired at night, CBT-I may be the missing piece. Dr. Shantha Gowda explains how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia helps address the thoughts and habits that keep sleep feeling difficult, pressured, and unpredictable.

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The Sleep Problem No One Talks About: The Relationship
The Sleep Problem No One Talks About: The Relationship

When sleep becomes something you monitor, chase, control, or depend on to determine how your day will go, it can start to feel fragile and out of reach. Dr. Shantha Gowda explores how pressure, fear, and control can affect insomnia and what it means to build a healthier relationship with sleep.

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Optimizing Sleep During the Bahá'í Fast

The Bahá'í Fast is a sacred time of reflection, prayer, and discipline, but early wake times and evening activities can make sleep more challenging. Dr. Shantha Gowda shares practical sleep tips to help support rest, energy, and spiritual well-being throughout the fast.

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The Often Overlooked Key to Better Sleep: Communication with your Bed Partner
The Often Overlooked Key to Better Sleep: Communication with your Bed Partner

Sharing a bed means sleep is not just personal. It becomes part of the relationship. Dr. Shantha Gowda explains why communicating with your bed partner about sleep preferences, routines, temperature, snoring, pets, and even separate bedrooms can improve both sleep quality and connection.

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