The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Open Class #149: To Laurence, Charis, Krystel and Rahib

In this episode, Kristen from Talking insomnia #84 joins to answer questions from the community.

Lauren wonders how important micro-sleep in the evening is. Charis is managing sleep 80% of the time but struggles when there's an obligation the following day. Krysten has done well for 2-3 weeks, but is disappointed to find herself having some struggle again. Rahib has been forced to smoke weed and is worried that he has injured his brain.

Heard Online #3: Terri finds peace and fearlessness. Because she slept more??

In this episode we look at a Huffington post article by Terri Cole. Terri shares a story of a hectic struggle to become a successful talent agent and the introspection that a cancer diagnosis leads to.

Insomnia Insight #448: Insomnia eyes - why we have them and what can help

If you've wondered whether others who've struggled with sleep also have eye discomfort, this episode is for you. We review why it may be that this indeed is a common experience and how knowing this in itself can be so very helpful.

Insomnia Insight #447: When ’ignoring’ does and doesn’t help

In this episode we answer the common questions: 'Should I ignore my insomnia to sleep better?'. We see how this questions is best answered by looking at how we define 'ignore' and which definition leads us where we want to be.

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Open Class #148: To Shari, Christelle, Elie and Katarina

Shari has found a way out of insomnialand. Christelle is experiencing palpitations and is doing anything she can not to. Elie is scared of having a heart attack because her brain just won't shut off. Katarina has seen things getting easier, but now something new is frightening her - the process of sleep and falling asleep.

Talking Insomnia #95: Shaan Kassam (!) shares pearls for anxiety and insomnia recovery!

It is a powerful and remarkable story that we all can learn much from. When Shaan found himself having a second panic attack, things quickly spiraled. He lost weight, moved in with his parents and quit working to focus on getting well from what he believed was a physical problem.

When and unconvinced ER physician told Shaan (on his birthday!) he could order any test he would like, and they all came back negative, things started to change. Not only does Shaan no longer struggle with anxiety, he has become a mentor who guides others to where he is now.

Talking Insomnia #94: Kamilla’s path from darkness to joy

In the summer of 2021, Kamilla went home to Russia for the first time in five years.

After getting robbed by a Taxi driver and an emotional reunion with her family, she found herself not sleeping.

In this powerful episode Kamilla shares how her insomnia began, how it intensified, and how it faded once she saw that she was not along, and she understood what had happened.

Insomnia Insight #446: Which option is best for me?

In this episode we answer a common question of which coaching option is preferred depending on your...preferences. We review when the Insomnia immunity program, BedTyme and 1:1 zoom based coaching may be a great fit for you.

Insomnia Insight #445: 4 invitations from 4 honest questions

In this episode, inspired by a comment from Melanie B, we look at situations where we can deploy honesty and see what invitations this leads to. We look at the situation where we glance at the micro, feel exhausted, don't see our friends because we slept little and finally, when we find empathy from struggling.