Sleep, Psyche, and the Buddhist Mind | Dr. Tony Fernando

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What is sleep really? Why do we overthink? And why do so many people struggle to find peace in modern life?

In this episode of Neuroscience and Beyond, I speak with Dr. Tony Fernando - psychiatrist, sleep physician, and author of Life Hacks from the Buddha.

We explore the neuroscience of sleep, including REM and non-REM sleep, circadian rhythms, insomnia, sleep anxiety, shift work, jet lag, and how stress affects sleep quality.

But this conversation goes far beyond sleep science.

Drawing from psychiatry, neuroscience, and Buddhist philosophy, Dr. Fernando shares practical insights on overthinking, mindfulness, suffering, compassion, technology, human connection, and the modern search for meaning.

We also discuss:

• Why thoughts are often unreliable
• How Technology Hijacks Attention
• Mindfulness and meditation
• The difference between needs and wants
• What dying patients taught him about life

This is a conversation about sleep, psychology, the mind, and what it means to live well in a chaotic world.

Guest: Dr. Tony Fernando

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