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Dr. Jade Wu’s journey into sleep science began in an unexpected place: the Chinese Space Agency.

While growing up on its campus, her father worked with the country’s first space crew to explore how sleep changes in orbit. These early experiences filled her childhood dreams with stars—but as Dr. Wu delved into neuroscience, she discovered her true calling in a different kind of “final frontier”: the human brain, where the mysteries of sleep and dreaming offer boundless possibilities for healing and innovation.

She went on to earn her PhD at Boston University, where she led research in collaboration with Harvard Medical School on the role of sleep in neurocognitive performance. She then completed residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine, where she expanded her clinical research to the interplay between sleep and cardiovascular health. Her leadership in public education have earned her recognitions like the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine’s BSM Champion Advocate award.

Today, she is the Founder of Thrive, where she helps people build resilience through better sleeps. Her insights have reached millions through national media appearances on platforms like NPR and ABC News, and through her book Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications. Known for her compassionate, science-forward approach, Dr. Wu has cultivated a passionate following among those seeking a smarter, kinder alternative to “sleep hygiene” advice. Her audiences often describe her message as “liberating,” “refreshing,” and “life-changing.”

At home, you’ll find her napping daily and dreaming up new ways to make the world a better rested place.

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Beyond Sleep Hygiene: A Resilience Approach to Well-Being and Performance

Talk description:
Your team already knows that sleep is important for performance and well-being. But when they have a demanding career and family obligations, it can feel like there’s no room for optimizing sleep. Or perhaps they do prioritize sleep, but buying gadgets and following “sleep hygiene” rules have not helped much.



In this paradigm-shifting talk, Dr. Jade Wu will make a case for why we should treat sleep as a friend instead of a project. You’ll see how 8 uninterrupted hours is not how the human brain evolved to sleep, why sleep hygiene is not the answer to insomnia, and practical tips like what it means to “nap responsibly.”



In this engaging keynote+workshop, your team will learn:

How to figure out (and implement) your own ideal patterns for healthy sleep
How to fall asleep and stay asleep more easily, even when life is stressful
How to get the most out of your sleep without overhauling your lifestyle and workstyle

Testimonials

Dr. Jade Wu has a remarkable talent for distilling complex sleep science into compassionate, personalized, and actionable advice...Beyond her knowledge, she’s also a wonderfully engaging and fun speaker.”
– Hannah, Co-Lead of Parents+Caregivers ERG
We just couldn’t get enough of [Dr. Wu’s] sleep wisdom! Her session was engaging, informative, and made a lasting impression on our teammates — many of whom realized that simply changing their perspective and relationship with sleep can make a big difference in how they recharge.
– Alessandra, VP of Content & Brand
I was bragging about [Dr. Wu’s] keynote at the Miami Sleep Festival to my friends. It was so refreshing and thought provoking!
– Marsie, Senior Director, Alliance Development
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Booksby Dr. Jade Wu

Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications

Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications

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