A recent New York Times article entitled "A Simple Technique to Help You Fall Asleep" by Christina Caron details a technique dubbed cognitive shuffling that took the internet by storm as a treatment for a racing mind at night. In this episode we will:Define cognitive reshufflingExplore its origins in other 'distracting' techniques including the original--counting sheepDiscuss the role these techniques play in insomniaDissect the ways in which we discuss these therapies, including how we view them through the lens of researchWhat do these therapies teach us about insomnia and lasting solutionsProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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