Neuroscience and Beyond

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

25 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailWhat 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 unreliableHow Technology Hijacks AttentionMindfulness and meditationThe difference between needs and wantsWhat dying patients taught him about lifeThis is a conversation about sleep, psychology, the mind, and what it means to live well in a chaotic world.Guest: Dr. Tony FernandoSubscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us for exciting neuroscience content.🔗Link to our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/neurosciencebeyond 🔗Link to the video: https://youtu.be/kKBGTew8JGs#Sleep #Neuroscience #Psychology #Mindfulness #Buddhism #MentalHealth #Insomnia #Meditation #Podcast

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

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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