Sleep Health with Dr. Kimberly Lemke

We welcome Dr. Kimberly Lemke to discuss her groundbreaking efforts to enhance sleep quality through her DRIFT method.  Poor sleep is everywhere, affecting people in our own families and circles even if we are not experiencing it ourselves.  Dr. Lemke shares with us practical tips and tools that we can use everyday to improve the quality of our sleep.  From the importance of light, to learning how each of our senses plays an important role, Dr. Lemke shows that is is easier to achieve and get a better night’s sleep without even thinking about it.

Dr. Kimberly Ann Lemke is an esteemed licensed clinical psychologist and recipient of the prestigious 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Award. With a passion for promoting sleep wellness and mental health, Dr. Lemke has dedicated her career to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve optimal well-being. Her expertise in addressing a wide range of psychological issues complements her focus on sleep science and its profound impact on overall health.  

Certified as a Sleep Science Coach, Dr. Lemke is celebrated for her groundbreaking efforts to enhance sleep quality and reduce the organizational costs associated with sleep deprivation. Her innovative online sleep course, Drift , has earned recognition for its unique approach to tackling sleep-related challenges. Drift goes beyond the “you need to sleep more” advice and provides customers with unique and transformational strategies for individuals and organizations to optimize their workplace environment and workday in order to improve nighttime rest.  

Beyond her online platform, she delivers impactful workshops on sleep, stress, and holistic well- being within corporate wellness programs, showcasing her dynamic public speaking style and commitment to community welfare.

(3:36) Dr. Lemke shares with us her journey to study clinical psychology  
(6:01) How do different environments (hospitals, academia, etc) shape her approach?  
(8:28) Dr. Lemke shares some statistics and discusses her Drift sleep method.  
(13:48) Dr. Lemke shares the “Sleep Balloon” method.  
(16:56) How can we stop thinking about ourselves and our time as “expenses” and start prioritizing sleep and rest?  
(20:51) What trends and patterns does Dr. Lemke see in her work?  
(23:35) What common misconceptions do people have between sleep and mental health?  
(25:40) What other strategies can Dr. Lemke share with us about how to get better sleep?  How can what we eat and drink affect our sleep?  
(31:27) Dr. Lemke shares some success stories with us?  
(33:40) How can people deal with travel and jet lag?  
(36:48) What about all of the products that center around getting good sleep?   
(40:48) What is constructive worrying time?  
(45:58) What does Dr. Lemke see as the future of sleep science?

Connect with Dr. Kimberly A. Lemke
www.drkimberlylemke.com
www.driftcourse.com  

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