The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Talking insomnia #56: How Pat regained agency over her life, and how the struggle with sleep ended.

After having become afraid of sleeping due to rowdy neighbors and safety concerns in the spring of 2020, Pat found herself increasingly preoccupied with sleep. In the fall, things spiraled and she was concerned about her safety and health. In this video we learn how it wasn't traditional CBTi, but self-directed learning that led her to where she is now - a place of no struggle where sleep happens all by itself.

 

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Talking insomnia #55: The speed bump

Sierra has graduated from BedTyme some 4 months ago and has not thought about sleep much had no struggle. After a fire in her building at night, there has been some more trouble and she is experiencing what we call a speed bump. In this episode she share's her thoughts and we talk in general about how this is a very normal occurrence, and how to meet what feels like a step backwards.

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Episode #385: The secret

A conversation with a client today leads to the discovery of a teaching pearl. When we have hidden intent, secret intent, with things like meditation or exercise, we easily get entangled. When the secret is revealed, it no longer exists. In the same moment, the entanglement is resolved and allows sleep to happen!

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Open Class #96: To Bibita, Tammy and Anonymous

Bibita struggles with hyperarousal after having asked several questions on the channel. Tammy is having frequent awakenings even with zero stress and Anonymous is concerned about somniphobia.

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Episode #384: How to pick goals that will work for you.

In this episode we explore how some goals will lead you towards struggle and performance anxiety while others lead to relief and freedom. We get practical and look at specifically how to chose, and we also get philosophical and ask ourselves: can there be a goalless goal?

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Open Class #96:To Sierra, Bibita, Daniel, Katie & Anon

Sierra is feeling much better after a speed bump. Bibita wonders how to delegate sleep without sleeping pills. Daniel asks if sleep restriction will work for him. Katie has tried CBTi but the struggle continues. Anon wonders if uncontrollable thoughts when closing the eyes are normal.

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Episode #383: The invisible wall between the world and you, and how it goes away.

Michelle guests in this powerful episode on the isolation that can come from the struggle with insomnia. We talk about how the fact that nobody in your circle understands what you go through can make it feel like there is a wall separating you even from people you love. We see how understanding where this wall comes from, and seeing that you are not alone, leads to a place where you can be part of your community again.

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Episode #382: Will you train your brain to wake up if you leave the bed at night?

It is one of the most common questions in the world of sleep. Along with "Won't I train myself to get out of bed?", "Won't I train myself to wake up?" illustrate the problems of thinking that insomnia is a Pavlovian association between being awake and the bed. In this episode we see that the true association that drives insomnia is between wakefulness and danger. And when this association no longer is present, peaceful sleep will happen.

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Open Class #95: To Sierra, Davy, Robin and Rover

Sierra has done well for many months but is hitting some speed bumps and is asking about some non-effort techniques that may help calm down anxiety. Davy has tried befriending wakefulness and anxiety, but still experiences those. Robing wonders what my qualifications/degrees are. Rover asks about circadian rhythms. Feeling sleepy during the day but awake at night, is it best to just accept this and become nocturnal?

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Open Class #94: To John, Don, Diana, Evelia & Rudy

John is asking about the self-coaching program and what it includes. Diana cannot achieve restorative sleep no matter what she does. Don has re-opened his business and is facing a lot of hyperarousal. Evelia is looking to manage her insomnia and Rudy is wondering why sometimes he is tired both after sleeping little and a lot.

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This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.