Priya Nandakumar

Priya Nandakumar, MSc, is a health psychologist trained in CBT-I who helps night owls and worriers build calmer evenings that actually stick. She earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Delhi and an MSc in Health Psychology from King’s College London, then completed recognized CBT-I training with a clinical sleep program before running group workshops for students, new parents, and shift workers. Priya anchors Sleep—Bedtime Rituals, Circadian Rhythm, Naps, Relaxation, Screen Detox, Sleep Hygiene—and borrows from Mindfulness (Breathwork) and Self-Care (Rest Days). She translates evidence on light, temperature, caffeine timing, and pre-sleep thought patterns into simple wind-down “stacks” you can repeat in under 45 minutes. Her credibility rests on formal training, years facilitating CBT-I-informed groups, and participant follow-ups showing better sleep efficiency without shaming or extreme rules. Expect coping-confidence over perfection: if a night goes sideways, she’ll show you how to recover the next day. When she’s not nerding out about lux levels, she’s tending succulents, crafting lo-fi bedtime playlists, and reminding readers that rest is a skill we can all practice.