Mind. Body. Sleep.®

In this episode, I’m talking all things metaphors and what it looks like to break up with insomnia.It’s not about quick fixes (they don't work anyway). It’s about unraveling the deep neural pathways that keep us stuck.The journey out of insomnia, much like moving on from love, is messy and nonlinear.It's very up and down. One day, progress feels real. The next, it’s like: “When am I ever going to over this??”But as we rewire our brains, life gets bigger, and insomnia gets smaller.Eventually w...

Is there anything worse than watching the clock tick by hour by hour while not being able to sleep?I don’t think so.Time caused me a tremendous amount of suffering when I was going through insomnia because I put a timeline on literally everything related to sleep.My goal with this podcast is to inspire you to think differently about time.Because time and sleep just aren’t a great mix any way you slice it.Tune in to hear:How the Greeks think about time (and how it can help us)Why sleep is so h...

In this beautiful interview, Majken opens up about her experience with insomnia, which started in her early 20’s after a stressful life event.She tried all the traditional avenues over the years including medication and CBTI.But insomnia kept coming back.As a new mom, her sleep struggles resurfaced and eventually Majken found her way into the mentorship.Tune in to hear:How she learned to focus on her responses (rather than trying to fix her sleep), and how this allowed insomnia to gradually l...

When you have insomnia, even minor sleep disruptions feel GIGANTIC in the mind.I could hear a pin drop two rooms over.And the reason? A complete mystery to me.I had no idea.Which only made my brain freak-out WORSE.There had to be something seriously wrong with me.But I have good news.If you’re someone who notices every noise, every movement, every sleep disruptor known to man...There is absolutely nothing wrong with you.Nothing at all.You just have a super amazing brain.It loves you lots and ...

Arelys’ struggle with insomnia began on a family vacation when she found it hard to sleep at a noisy Airbnb. Upon returning home, she thought her sleep would return.But that’s not what happened.Instead, she went through many more months of struggle trying desperately to understand what was going on with her sleep.Finally, she found the mentorship and while skeptical at first, she soon realized that it’s entirely possible to recover from insomnia.In this episode, Arelys shares her journey:From...

If you’ve ever had the disheartening experience of sleeping better for a while, only to fall “back” into insomnia, this one’s for you.Today I’m talking all about speed bumps.And I’m doing it through the lens of David Goggins.Because here's the thing about speed bumps … they’re normal.Not only normal, but necessary.We can’t really recover without them.Tune in to hear:Why speed bumps are an important part of the processSome of the sneaky thoughts that like to creep in during these timesThe numb...

When you have insomnia, sleep can feel like a nightly battleground.The harder we try to fix it, the more elusive it becomes. Insomnia is driven by the very efforts we make to escape it.So many people (myself included) get caught in a cycle of trying everything — different teas, blackout curtains, sleep apps — only to find that these efforts just contribute to the problem.It’s incredibly frustrating.You might feel completely alone in this, but I assure you, you’re not. Many people share this s...

Sleep meds or not, this episode is a MUST listen.My friend and fellow sleep coach Aly Hansen gives us a raw and honest look at her sleep med struggle and shares the final piece of the puzzle that set her free.If you have a love/hate relationship with sleep meds...If you feel a pang of guilt every time you take them...If you’re terrified you’re going to be on them forever...This episode is for you.Listen and learn:How Aly figured out her hidden fearsWhat helped her know she was going to be oka...

Have you gone from struggling to fall asleep to suddenly waking up during the night? Or maybe you used to wake up early, and now you can’t fall asleep? What gives?Rest assured, nothing has gone wrong and it's all a normal part of the recovery process.In this episode, I break down why insomnia patterns can sometimes shift and why it actually makes a lot of sense. Tune in to learn: The brain's intention behind altering sleep patterns Why changing sleep patterns indicate a powerfu...

Most people view insomnia as a SLEEP problem — an unrelenting beast that wreaks havoc on life.But I see it differently...Yes, insomnia is a problem. But it's mostly just a PATTERN.A looping survival response running on replay.In this episode, I dive deep into conditioned responses — how they work and what they have to do with insomnia.Tune in to learn:• The simple theory behind conditioned responses• Our amazing ability to change these responses• How to avoid turning neuroplasticity into anot...

Feeling crushed by the pressure to sleep?Have a rough night and then immediately stress about the next one?Find yourself thinking you’ve failed at something as simple as sleep?This episode tackles three of the biggest pressure traps that cause insomnia and how to break free of them.Here’s what you’ll discover:Outcome Attachment: The surprising truth about why turning sleep into a goal can actually keep you from achieving your goal.Timeline Attachment: Why quick fixes are a myth and gradual, i...

Today’s episode focuses on the most powerful tool we have at our disposal when it comes to insomnia.And no, it has nothing to do with sleep hygiene, sleep rituals, or subjecting yourself to a rigid sleep restriction protocol.But it has EVERYTHING to do with getting to the root of insomnia.Tune in to learn:How we can intentionally shape our brain’s perception of dangerWhy long-term success requires getting to the root of the problemThe role of neuroplasticity and how it applies to insomniaHow ...

Is sleep tracking truly helpful?Should you even be using one?Could you be sabotaging your sleep in a quest to improve it?Contrary to popular belief, the answers to these questions might just surprise you.In this episode of the Mind. Body. Sleep.® podcast, I share 5 significant reasons why you can ditch your sleep tracker and still improve your sleep.Listen to hear:Why sleep tracking isn’t all it’s cracked up to beHow it can make sleep anxiety worseThe #1 reason it doesn’t help for insomniaIf ...

You will LOVE this interview with Gemma.Not only does she have the most engaging accent ever, but she also shares her raw and unfiltered journey through insomnia.Many of you will resonate with her story and find solace knowing you're not alone.Gemma went from being a lifelong lover of sleep to fearing she was going to lose her mind. She dives into:How insomnia blindsided herWhat kept it lingeringWhat lead to a reset and what caused a relapseHer path from sleep obsession to sleep freedomWhen y...

Feeling lost in the maze of hormone information and how it relates to insomnia?Struggling to figure out what’s insomnia and what’s disrupted sleep?Not sure where one ends and the other begins?This one is tailored for my ladies, but anyone could benefit from a little clarity on the difference between sleep disruption and full-blown insomnia.Join me as I talk about:The KEY difference between sleep disruption and insomnia.How hormonal fluctuations can trigger insomnia.What to keep in mind as you...

This week I’m talking all about hyperarousal and the Expectation Effect.Do you ever find yourself thinking things like: “I understand all of this logically, so why am I still not sleeping?” “I didn’t go to bed until I was sleepy, but then I still didn’t sleep. Why is that?” “I normally sleep well on the weekends, but this week I didn’t. What’s going on?”These are all perfectly normal thoughts that can lead to some hyperarousal.Hyperarousal stems from expect...

Working with Austyn to get beyond insomnia was such a pleasure and now he’s sharing his story to help others.In this heartfelt interview we dive into:The role of OCD in insomniaHow the brain latches on to an intrusive thoughtThe connection between health anxiety and sleep anxietyThe loneliness of insomniaAustyn gives us an honest portrayal of the recovery trajectory and how the concepts of courage, self-compassion, mindfulness, trust, and acceptance come into the picture.Nothing about insomni...

This one is all about TRUST, my friends. Because when it comes to insomnia, trust seems to be the missing ingredient.I mean...Could you even HAVE insomnia if you trusted your own ability to sleep?I don’t think so.Let’s talk about the intersection between faith and fear, and how these two orientations occupy two sides of the same coin.In this episode, we look at:The pivotal role of trust in the context of insomnia.How I help people reconnect to their trust.My personal definition of insom...

Do you JOLT awake right on the cusp of sleep and feel a sense of panic?Does your brain decide to wake you up right after you fall asleep?Do you feel like you’re unconsciously monitoring everything about your sleep even while you’re falling asleep?This episode is all about hypnic jerks — what they are, why they happen, and what you can do about it.Hypnic jerks were a big part of my insomnia experience, and definitely one of the scariest parts.I could not understand why my body would jolt me aw...

This episode is a shout-out to all my fellow analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving, Type A, perfectionistic code-crackers.I know you're out there!If you find yourself meticulously scrutinizing every detail of your life looking for clues as to why you have insomnia, this one's for you.We deep dive into a common behavior I call ‘pattern-seeking.’ This natural facet of our safety system helps us survive in the world, but in the case of insomnia, often turns into patternicity.Patternicity ...

Sleep meds were the absolute BANE of my existence.I loathed taking them but also really needed them, which entangled me in a web of constant worry about the impact they were going to have on my life.But here's the twist...That changed pretty quickly once I understood what insomnia was and why it was happening.In today’s episode, I share the ups and downs of my personal journey and explore the Mind. Body. Sleep. mentorship’s unique stance on medication during insomnia recovery.Then, I talk abo...

Hello, my friends! This one is all about measuring PROGRESS.When you’re going through insomnia, of course you want sleep more than life itself — that's totally understandable. But let’s be mindful of how we measure progress because one leads to stress, and the other safety.In this episode, I challenge the conventional measure of progress and introduce a novel perspective:Progress is better assessed by how one RESPONDS to sleep than the quantity or quality of sleep itself.What?! Tune in to lea...

Finding real help for insomnia can feel daunting.Mainly because there are TWO different conversations going on in the sleep world: 1. Sleep optimization: This conversation focuses on improving sleep for people who don't have insomnia, typically through lifestyle changes and sleep hygiene practices.2. Insomnia: This conversation addresses the underlying conditioned fear and anxiety driving chronic sleeplessness.The stark contradiction between these two conversations makes it crucial to underst...

In this episode, I not only spill the beans on my newfound passion for Peloton, but I go deeper into why our brains won’t let us sleep.Join me to learn:Why insomnia is based in survivalHow insomnia becomes a fearThe role of hyperarousalThe difference between real and perceived dangerThe significance of mindfulness during recoveryWhy fixing sleep doesn’t workThis deep dive into perceived threat responses offers hope and unveils why the principles of neuroplasticity empowers us to go beyond our...

Welcome to this insightful interview with the lovely Lauren Meikle joining us all the way from South Africa. Lauren opens up about her unexpected journey through insomnia.It all started when she started teaching K-Pop dance classes…In this powerful conversation, Lauren reveals:How her relationship to sleep started to changeWhy she had to step back from teaching dance The resurgence of insomnia and its toll on her lifeWhy she felt like she was losing her mindHow chasing more things to sle...

In today’s episode we explore the powerful concept of INDIFFERENCE. Fostering an attitude of indifference is a transformative way to acknowledge your brains messages without being overly fazed them.You’re not taking whatever it’s telling you as the unequivocal TRUTH of the situation.Insomnia is a conditioned pattern of fear. But we can nurture our brains to let go of this fear. By responding from a place of indifference (versus reinforcement), we can forge new pathways around what the brain p...

Do you ever wake up and wonder if you even slept at all?Do you feel like your body is sleeping but your brain is awake?Do you feel like you’re in some kind of weird limbo state; half-asleep and half-awake?If so, this episode is tailored specifically for you!One of the most bizarre aspects of my own insomnia experience was the seeming inability I had to sleep deeply. My brain wouldn’t let me cross fully into sleep no matter what I did.Hypersleep is a common phenomenon, but without understandin...

In this compelling episode, I sit down with Richard Wills MD, resident sleep coach for the Mind. Body. Sleep. mentorship program. Throughout this thoughtful interview, he candidly shares the remarkable 40-year journey that has been his struggle with insomnia.Tune in for a captivating story of how insomnia starts... and how it ends.Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll hear:How insomnia started in med schoolHow sleep deprivation became glorified during his residencyThe challenges that came with d...

Do you feel like insomnia is slowly starting to take over your life?Are you wondering if you're ever going to be who you were before insomnia?Is life getting smaller and smaller but you’re not really sure what to do about it?This episode is for you.The insomnia identity can sneak up you…First, you give up things that you really enjoy like coffee or wine (even though they never affected your sleep before). Then, you stop going out with friends at night (too close to bedtime and what if you don...

Is the association you have with your bed making it difficult to sleep?Possibly. But I think there’s a bit more to the story.This episode explores the role of the bed in insomnia and presents a new perspective on how the brain perceives this association.Tune in to learn:Why the bed theory didn’t make sense to meThe true driver behind sleeplessnessWhy cues don’t equal causeWhat really made the difference in my bedWhen it makes sense to change your relationship with the bedIf you’re worried tha...

Have you struggled with feelings of fear or anxiety during insomnia?This can look like:Panic at night lying in bedFear around bedtimeLow grade feelings of dread or doomAnxiety that comes out of the nowhereAnticipatory anxiety about late nights or tripsHow to go about processing these emotions isn’t always clear.In this episode, I share a 3-step framework for HOW TO FEEL YOUR FEELINGS:Awareness: Recognizing fear is the first step towards addressing it.Compassion: Rewiring your brain from dange...

Hey there new moms, this one is for you!This insightful conversation is with Talia Cooper, an intuitive eating coach who’s been in the trenches of postpartum sleep disruption. And in her case, insomnia kicked in when her daughter actually started sleeping BETTER!Here’s a sneak peek of some of the wisdom she’s dropping:The a-ha moment she had after infant sleep trainingHow old eating patterns showed up during sleep strugglesHow sleep became an obsessionThe big eye-opener she had about hyperaro...

This episode is ALL about the unconscious mind.Sleep at its very core is SIMPLE. There is nothing you need to do or be. But could we be missing an opportunity to understand insomnia from greater perspective?Could insomnia itself be a conditioned fear that lives beneath our conscious awareness?I certainly think so!In this episode, I share 3 reasons WHY understanding the unconscious mind isn’t just valuable, but transformative.1. It knows WAY more than the conscious mind does.It’s where emotion...

The “sleepy rule” is a popular one. But does it always apply?In this episode I unpack the pros and cons behind waiting until you’re sleepy to go to bed.If you find yourself thinking:“Am I sleepy yet?” “Is this a good time to go to bed?”“Is this sleepy or just fatigue?”“What if I’m not sleepy enough?”This podcast is for you!I talk about:Chasing sleep and what that looks likeThe big idea behind waiting until you’re sleepy to go to bedHow the brain shifts into “monitoring mode” looking for sleep...

Have you done some crazy things to sleep?Spent tons of money trying everything?Feel like you’re the ONLY one who has gone to such lengths?Well, you’re NOT alone!Join close friend and fellow sleep coach, Michelle Weil, and I as we share some of the wildest things we’ve ever done for sleep and why we can laugh about them now.In this episode, we dive into:What Seinfeld had to do with Michelle and insomnia.The most expensive thing Beth did for sleep.The bizarre environments we could sleep in (and...

Have you ever wondered WHY, despite sleeping better, you can actually feel more tired than you did before you were sleeping?When I had insomnia, I felt either wired but tired OR like a complete zombie.There wasn't a lot of middle ground.Which made no sense whatsoever.Today, we’re taking the mystery out of this upside-down characteristic of insomnia. Tune in to hear more about:Unmasking hyperarousal: I’ll demystify the term and show you how it relates to the process of sleep.Why it’s so n...

Today we’re diving into the world of sleep tools, from meditations to breathing exercises to hypnosis. With so many options available, how do you know which one to use?But there is a bigger question to ponder…Do these tools genuinely help improve sleep, or are we inadvertently trying to control something that should just come effortlessly?This episode provides a whole new perspective on sleep tools and their impact.I’ll guide you away from some of the common traps associated with these tools,...

Part two of my story picks up where part one left off. Join me as I share the transformative process of leaving insomnia, and how it led me to where I am now working as a sleep coach.I talk about:The big A-HA that changed my entire perspective of insomnia.Why insomnia was never about my sleep.How my responses to sleep ultimately changed my sleep over time.How making peace with my situation led me out of my situation.The major milestones and defining moments in my recovery process.All the subt...

Today I’m talking about my personal struggle with insomnia. And it was a long one, y’all!In this episode, I share:The metaphor I use to describe my experience with insomniaHow my brain created a link between wakefulness and fear in early lifeWhy I’m surprisingly thankful for everything I went throughHow insomnia showed up in random cyclesAll the unconscious ways I started to “chase” sleepHow I mastered the “no pain, no gain” mindset and why it didn’t work for insomniaMy struggle with the neve...

Do you find yourself grappling with feelings of anger or envy when you see other people sleeping so effortlessly?Does the sight of your kids or pets sleeping peacefully trigger anxiety within you?Do you feel like you’re the only one struggling while everyone else seems to sleep perfectly?You are NOT alone.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the very real phenomenon of Sleep Envy. Few of us go through the experience of insomnia without feeling the understandable emotions of grief and resen...

In this groundbreaking episode, we challenge the conventional view of insomnia and dive deep into the three core philosophies that not only shape everything in my business, but will also revolutionize the way you perceive insomnia.Discover what it means to embrace a holistic approach to sleep coaching.Explore the profound connection between insomnia and survival. Unravel the mystery behind sleepless nights.Gain a greater understanding of the mind-body factors that contribute to hyperarou...

Mind. Body. Sleep.™ is the perfect podcast for anyone who wants to recover from insomnia using a holistic perspective. In this podcast, we explore the remarkable world of neuroplasticity and dive deep into the inner workings of the mind and nervous system. We’ll discover how these vital aspects of our being influence our sleep patterns and offer groundbreaking insights into the transformational power of the mind-body connection. Completely recovered after 42 years of insomnia, holistic sleep ...