The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Welcome to another special episode of Talking Insomnia! Coach Daniel sits down with Melissa, a member of the community, who bravely shares her journey from eight years of chronic sleep struggle to finding freedom and peace.

Melissa's story is a powerful testament to the impact of fear and fixed mindsets on sleep, and how shifting perspective can change everything.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start.

Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-...

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel shares an extraordinary insight from a recent conversation with Melissa, a longtime struggler who transformed her relationship with sleep. During her insomnia years, Melissa tracked every minute, hour, and sleep stage—rigidly, obsessively, and desperately.

After her recovery, she stopped tracking… but occasionally forgot to remove her device at night.

That accident gave her something priceless: three years of data before recovery and months of data after.

What the data showed was shocking. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course,

The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-...

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

A quick message of gratitude to everyone in our community—our Reddit supporters, online helpers, coaches, team members, students, and all of you tuning in. Your support truly changes lives. WAGMI: We Are Going to Make It. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙏✨

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start.

Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.

Do you like learning by reading?

If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this episode of Mining the Comments, Coach Daniel highlights a powerful success story from a community member named Alex. Only four months ago, Alex was overwhelmed by fear, consumed by thoughts about sleep, and caught in a loop of anxiety, avoidance, and obsessive monitoring.

Through acceptance—especially acceptance of uncertainty—Alex now describes sleeping full nights, sometimes even too much, and feeling genuine relief and progress.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start.

Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

In this episode, Coach Daniel answers the common question: “What deficiency causes insomnia?” He explains why insomnia isn’t caused by low magnesium, vitamin D, or any other nutrient—and how the real drivers are misunderstanding sleep, fear, and self-criticism.

Daniel shows how education and self-kindness break the cycle of trying to “fix” sleep and help you return to natural, peaceful rest.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start.

Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-...

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

In this Talking Insomnia episode, we meet Damien, a high-performing professional who lived with chronic insomnia for more than 16 years.

After a long period of suppressed emotional stress, his nervous system became stuck in hypervigilance, eventually leading to burnout and severe sleep disruption. Damien describes trying many “fixes”—from sleep aids to strict CBT-I rules—that only increased pressure and kept the struggle going. His recovery began when he paired deeper inner work with a psychotherapist and the gentle, non-controlling approach taught at The Sleep Coach School.

By reconnecting with a sense of safety and allowing his body to soften out of the fight-or-flight cycle, Damien finally experienced lasting, peaceful sleep.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course,

The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Can’t sleep and wondering what to do about it? 😴 In this episode, Coach Daniel shares a truly practical answer, one that might surprise you. Instead of searching for the perfect “fix,” he shows how the intent behind your question determines whether you stay stuck or find peace.

Learn how to reframe your 3 a.m. question from “How do I fall back asleep?” to “How can I make wakefulness easier?” a simple shift that breaks the insomnia loop for good. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course,

The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading?

If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Did your insomnia vanish overnight — only to come back days later? 💤 In this episode, Coach Daniel explains why that “sleep miracle” happens, why it doesn’t last, and how to make peaceful sleep permanent. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course,

The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-...

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... 

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Ever lie awake and wonder “How much sleep do I need?" In this episode of our Frequently Asked Sleep Questions series, Coach Daniel explores the ideas behind that very question and shows why pursuing a fixed target may actually keep you from sleeping well.

Discover the four assumptions that turn sleep into a goal, how they lead to performance-anxiety, and the invitation to a goal-less night where peace replaces pressure.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course,

The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... 

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Have you ever wondered if there are defined stages in the journey to overcome insomnia? In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel breaks down the four stages of sleep recovery — Oz, Yoyo, Seedling, and Immunity \and shows how each step moves you closer to peaceful, effortless sleep.

You’ll learn: 🌙 The mindset shift that begins true recovery

💡 How to recognize where you are on your journey 🧘 How to move forward with less effort and more self-kindness Whether you’re just starting to understand your insomnia or nearing full recovery, this framework will give you clarity and confidence in your path toward sleep freedom.

👉 Watch till the end to discover how understanding these stages can change your relationship with sleep forever.

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start.

Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. 

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.

Do you like learning by reading?

If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ

Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon?

If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊.

And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool