The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Weekly Rundown 2.25.22: Is it strange that there’s so much suffering in 2022?

In this rundown we look at a remarkable comment from Lucy, and we take a look at the first thing we do to a newborn human - attach numbers, measure and monitor. We ask ourselves if perhaps it isn't strange that we as a society struggle with things we cannot control.

Insomnia Insight #444: The Sunday night insomnia episode

In this episode we look at four points for anyone who's struggled with sleep the night before Monday. We look at the difference between disrupted sleep from stress and the fear of not sleeping. We go on to look at two ways to meet this situation and a final thought that may be the most important one for you.

Talking Insomnia #93: The trip that changed everything

In this episode we get to know how Tom started struggling with sleep after his routines changed. We learn of he saw that attempts at control was was fed the struggle and we learn of tow very special journeys. The journey to Germany, and the journey to the inside.

Insomnia Insight #443: Three things if you’ve had fear of fear

It looks like a typo but understanding this has much practical value. This is why in this episode we (1) look at the rational aspect of fear of fear (2) look at examples and (3) how to meed this situation.

The Weekly Roundup 2.18.22: Two reasons there’s so much confusion in sleep

In this roundup we look at a comment from Laura on Heard online #2. We see that the burden of proof dilemma and skewed incentives makes for a confusing state of affairs in the sleep universe.

Heard Online #2: What do we really know about sleep?

In this episode we look at a new essay from Alexey Guzey, the man who debunked 'Why we sleep'. We find that there's much reason to take anything we hear from the sleep establishment with a bucket of salt.

Insomnia Insight #442: Why the tears come after a sleepless night

In this episode, we look at an analogy of a child crying because of how they interpret getting served the wrong type of eggs. We see that the narratives that the mind creates determines if our tears are those of sadness, relief or happiness.

Open Class #146: To Alice, Kevin, Diane and Marcin

In this episode Coach Michelle is joined by Coach Beth (Beth Kendall) to answer questions from the community.

Alice is asking if the teachings we share on the channel apply to perimenopausal women? Kevin wonders how one can meet the anxiety associated with the bed having had panic attacks there. Diane and Marcin both find themselves waking up a certain number of hours after falling asleep and struggling from there.

Weekly Roundup 2.11.22: Cassie’s comment and Two medication stories

In this episode we look at a comment from Cassie that raises the questions - why does society applaud early birds and frown at night owls? What do you think? Do you agree?

Secondly, we take note of the fact that this week, we had two guests in different parts of the journey (Talking insomnia 91 and 92 with Nick and Basilio) of leaving sleeping pills. Much to learn from if this topic interests you.

Talking Insomnia #91: Basilio is seeing the path to peaceful sleep

In this episode we get to know Basilio. He started having trouble sleeping in December despite not having any major stressful trigger. In retrospect, he see that the wondering about not sleeping itself may have been the reason for much of the struggle. Today, he has come off medications. The first week was choppy, but he felt more refreshed than on medication. The second week has been easier, and he feels optimistic about the future.