The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Talking Insomnia #49: Diane’s journey from Clonzepam to Confidence

Diane went 4 nights with no sleep as the lockdown started in the Philippines in September of 2020. After trying supplements and CBTi, she was prescribed Clonazepam. Not wanting the side effects she decided to go a different route, and now she is very glad she did.

In this episode, Diane shares what helped her the most: understanding that there was nothing wrong with her.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Open Class #84: To Firdaus, Don, Dylan and Ashley

Dylan is going to bed early but doesn’t sleep longer. Don did really well but now has a hard time not worrying about insomnia coming back. Firdaus is trying to be active but is struggling after taking medication for tonsillitis. Ashley’s struggle started after taking illicit drugs once and having accupuncture the following day.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Insomnia Insight #374: Insomnia vs Sleep deprivation

Matt suggests that we discuss sleep deprivation vs insomnia as confusing the two often causes unnecessary anxiety. We take him up on this excellent idea! In this episode we will see that they are very different. With sleep deprivation sleep happens easily and without any struggle, while insomnia is very different. We also see that neither has been shown to cause any health problems.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

 

Insomnia Insight #373: Awake vs Alert - What's the Difference?

The definition of awake is literally "not aleep", but the definition of alert is different! Why is understanding the difference so important for good sleep? Tune in and check out why!

Interested in becoming a sleep coach?? Check out The Sleep Coach School and you might find just what you're looking for - an amazing group of people in a rich, kind, supportive and highly engaging learning environment! Find out how you can become part of the sleep coaching revolution at www.thesleepcoachschool.com.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Insomnia Insight #372: Heart racing? Sweating? Breathing fast? It's not odd, it's out of context!

In this episode we talk about how the fight and flight reaction, when out of context, can be very scary. Much less so when you understand that is the lack of an obvious threat that makes your experiences seem odd!

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Open Class #83: To Benjamin, Diane, Lara and Ashley

Benjamin had a sleepless night after a late shift as a line cook. He now struggles with sleep and has a feeling this is all anxiety. Diane would like to talk to Coach Daniel, how can that be set up? Lara is worried about SFi and Ashley would like to share her story privately, how can questions be submitted anonymously?

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Open Class #82: To Nea and Ellie

Nea has questions about melatonin, waking during the night, and how fast she should expect her sleep to improve. Ellie also has questions about when she should expect to get past her insomnia and whether she has lost the ability to sleep. Great questions in today's Open Class!

Check out The Sleep Coach School at www.thesleepcoachschool.com if you'd like to be part of a supportive group of people learning better sleep AND students learning to become sleep coaches themselves!

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Open Class #81: To Roger and Linda

Roger asks about paradoxical insomnia. Linda wonders if sleep restriction is part of our philosophy.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Insomnia Insight #371: The mysterious phenomenon of time traveling explained!

Have you noticed time to just skip ahead? Maybe you missed the ending of that show or people tell you you slept, but you know you didn't!

In this episode we will see that time traveling is a cover story. It is a story made up by a safety minded brain embarrassed by having let the guard down.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep?

Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Best!

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.

Insomnia Insight #370: Put the question to REST!

That is actually NOT the question! The vast majority of people with insomnia don't nap. They've tried but they can't. Or they are worried that if they do nap, they will sleep very little that night. Tune in for my napping insight that just might put the question to rest for you!

Please submit questions here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode.

https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h...​

Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:

- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com

- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.

- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it (great place to start!) or This is Natto (if you want a deep dive into the mind) on Amazon.

The self coaching 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.

Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...​

Thanks!

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.