If Sleep Were A Drug: The Science of Sleep Optimization: Biohack Your Brain, Body, and Performance - Paperback

Kaylor, Leah: - Dr. Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist, trauma specialist, and sleep expert dedicated to improving the mental health and resilience of first responders and law enforcement professionals. With extensive experience in forensic psychology, trauma treatment, and sleep science, Dr. Kaylor has devoted her career to helping those who serve and protect to manage the unique psychological burdens of their work.She earned her Master's degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Saint Louis University, where she trained extensively in psychological assessment and trauma-focused therapy. She earned a post-doctoral Master's Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a prescribing psychologist, allowing her to integrate both therapy and medication management into her clinical approach.Dr. Kaylor completed her residency at the Memphis VA Medical Center, where she worked in the sleep clinic, helping veterans and active-duty personnel with insomnia, nightmares, CPAP adherence, and sleep hygiene. She provided psychological debriefings, crisis response, and education to firefighters, law enforcement officers, and EMTs, offering critical mental health support in the wake of traumatic incidents.Currently, Dr. Kaylor is a clinical psychologist for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where she provides trauma therapy and psychological debriefings to agents and professional staff exposed to high-stress, high-risk situations, including officer-involved shootings, exposure to graphic crime scenes, and handling child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). Dr. Kaylor is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and BrainspottingR-two leading treatments for processing traumatic events. She has aided in numerous psychological debriefings for some of the most impactful events in the FBI community's recent history.Dr. Kaylor is widely recognized as the FBI's leading expert on sleep and its critical role in performance, cognitive function, and overall well-being. With extensive experience in sleep science and behavioral health, she specializes in providing sleep coaching designed to optimize rest and recovery for individuals operating in high-stress environments.To learn more, visit: DrLeahKaylor.com.