We live in a culture obsessed with “hacking” sleep. Apps, trackers, and gadgets promise more rest through more data. But Dr. Jade Wu, sleep psychologist, researcher, and author of Hello Sleep, argues that true rest begins with trust—not technology. A leading voice in behavioral sleep medicine, Dr. Wu shows how tuning into our body’s natural rhythms, rather than trying to control them, can restore resilient, quality sleep. Drawing on her pioneering research at Duke University and her compassionate approach to healing, she invites us to let go of performance pressure and rediscover the art of rest.
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Jade Wu, PhD | Sleep Whisperer
Dr. Jade Wu is a Board-certified sleep psychologist on a mission to spread the gift of sleep. She completed her PhD at Boston University and her behavioral medicine residency/fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine. After conducting research and serving as clinical faculty at Duke and the Durham VA, she founded the Thrive Clinic, where she uses evidence-based methods and a collaborative approach to help people sleep and live well. She also regularly appears in print media as well as on radio/TV programs such as NPR and ABC News to share mental health insights with the public. Dr. Wu is the author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications. At home, she loves to nap and play with her kids, in that order.
