The Sleep Coach School Podcast

After seven months of following the teachings, Muhammad found peace of mind, but no change in his sleep. In this episode of Mining the Comments, Coach Daniel explores a powerful blind spot that keeps many from full recovery.

You’ll discover why understanding everything intellectually isn’t enough, and how letting go of the goal of “sleeping more” can finally unlock effortless rest.

If you’ve studied insomnia recovery deeply but still aren’t sleeping better, this episode is for you.

🌙 Watch till the end to uncover the real “missing puzzle piece” and how to move from effort to freedom.

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

Ever wake up at 3 AM and wonder why? 🕒 In this episode, sleep physician Coach Daniel explains how your inner alarm clock gets set and how to turn it off so you can finally sleep through the night. Learn why this happens, what it means, and two simple ways to break the 3 AM wake-up cycle.

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 shares the Universal Model — a simple way to understand insomnia and other inner struggles. Learn how the mind’s attempt to protect us can create loops of fear and struggle, and how insight brings peace and freedom.

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 (sleep physician turned sleep coach) explores the Whack-a-Mole Stage — a common and confusing part of recovery where our minds keep finding “new threats.”

You’ll learn: ✅ Why anxiety about sleep can shift to other symptoms (like frequent urination)

✅ What “tokenization” means and how it keeps insomnia alive

✅ How to befriend wakefulness — and yourself — to move toward peaceful sleep

✅ Why this shifting anxiety is actually a sign of progress Plus,

Coach Daniel shares the story behind his unexpected eye patch incident 🐝 (and what it can teach us about mindfulness and fear).

 

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 video, Coach Daniel, a former sleep physician turned sleep coach, explains why thinking of insomnia as a “disease” can actually keep you stuck—and how peaceful, effortless sleep returns once you stop trying to fix it.

You’ll learn: 🧠 Why the idea of a “cure” makes sleep harder

💡 What insomnia truly is (and what it’s not)

✨ How to leave the struggle behind and sleep peacefully again 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  

Join us for a special episode of Talking Insomnia, featuring Claire, who shares her personal journey with postnatal insomnia and anxiety. Claire discusses the struggles she faced after the birth of her son, including sleepless nights, anxiety, and the eventual steps she took to improve her sleep. Learn about her discovery of insomnia education, the role of compassion in her recovery, and how she managed to return to a healthier sleep routine. This heartfelt and informative episode offers valuable insights for anyone dealing with similar challenges.

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 Mining in the Comments, Coach Daniel takes a deep dive into a powerful question from Couloir, who wrote about their struggle with sleep after stopping benzodiazepines.

It’s been two months since the taper ended and now the question is: 👉 “Is this just withdrawal, or do I have insomnia again?” Coach Daniel unpacks: Why post-benzo sleep issues often aren’t a relapse into insomnia The “beach ball” analogy that explains the hyperactive nervous system during withdrawal How to understand these symptoms without fear and why they’re usually temporary This episode is for anyone recovering from benzo use, feeling confused by their sleep patterns, and looking for clarity, validation, and calm.

👇 Drop your questions or experiences in the comments — we might mine yours next. —

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

Ever lie awake wondering which thoughts help or hurt your sleep? 😴 In this episode, Coach Daniel shares why trying to control your thoughts keeps you stuck — and how letting them flow leads to peaceful, effortless 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  

Ever feel exhausted but still can't fall asleep? In this episode, we break down the two major sleep blockers that keep you awake  even when you're tired. Learn about the Q Block (tired but not sleepy) and the Forecasting Block (pressure to fall asleep), and how understanding them can help you finally rest easy.

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.

Happy reading!

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 Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel delves into 'relaxation anxiety'. Why feeling relaxed can sometimes lead to anxiety, and how to overcome it for better sleep and peace of mind. Learn why this phenomenon occurs, why it matters, and practical ways to manage it. Also, discover insights on related topics such as sedation anxiety and debunk common myths about sleeping pills. Tune in for comprehensive strategies to achieve restful sleep effortlessly.

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.

Ready to set yourself up for a lifetime of peaceful sleep? Our free course, The Festival of Understanding, is here for you

Head over to https://buff.ly/KNHLOXw and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're new here and like what you've seen so far, you'll want to download our FREE 'Off-to-Dreamland' e-booklet.

Simply head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the tippy top. 

Happy reading!

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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.

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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

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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