Sleep, Health, and Public Policy - EP 15 w/ Dr. Jennifer L. Martin

Dr. Jennifer L. Martin is a clinical psychologist and professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She specializes in the science of sleep, focusing on cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and the intersection of sleep with physical and mental health. As the Associate Director for Clinical and Health Services Research at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Dr. Martin has made significant contributions to improving sleep care for veterans and older adults.

In this episode, Ryan Shintani interviews Dr. Jennifer L. Martin to explore the powerful role sleep plays in public health and individual well-being. They discuss the impact of sleep on chronic diseases, the effectiveness of CBT-I, and the public policy issues shaping sleep health, such as school start times and daylight savings time. Dr. Martin shares actionable insights from her work with veterans and her groundbreaking research on the connection between sleep and overall health.