How can you improve your sleep this month? On this episode of our How To Series, WHOOP SVP Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Sleep Psychologist, Dr. Shelby Harris, PsyD DBSM. Dr. Shelby Harris is a clinical psychologist, specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. Dr. Harris provides expert insights on optimizing sleep through better bedtime routines, adjusting lifestyle factors like screen time and diet, and creating an ideal sleep environment. She discusses how sleep affects immune function, metabolism, mental health, and weight management while offering practical solutions for common disruptions like nighttime awakenings, stress, and irregular schedules.On this episode, Dr. Shelby Harris is helping WHOOP Podcast listeners learn how to get the best sleep of their life. Emily and Dr. Harris discuss Dr. Harris’s background

why sleep is important

misconceptions about sleep hygiene

how sleep is active

what habits are bad for sleep

and the effects of sleep apnea

and perimenopause

Dr. Shelby Harris shares the best habits to improve your sleep

why sleep hygiene involves more than just blocking blue light

and presents a valuable mental model for measuring normal sleep versus when it's time to seek help from a professional

Emily and Dr. Harris break down insomnia and how it can be treated

the importance of sleep during marathon training

where to start with sleep

and how WHOOP can help track sleep performance