Our brain links certain dates or events to our sleep patterns, making us hyperaware and anxious around that time. In this video we talk about the topic brought up by one of the viewers – a speed bump that happened around the anniversary of their insomnia beginning. We're going to explore the reason why it happens and most importantly, how to move through them. Enjoy!

Setbacks (or speedbumps) are a normal part of overcoming insomnia and sleep anxiety. But when we are going through one, it can feel disorienting and scary. In this video, I share my experiences of speedbumps – in hopes to show that what you are going through might not be as strange as it may feel. And most importantly – to give hope that there's the light at the end of the tunnel!

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Have you even tried to "sit with your anxiety" only to find yourself even more stuck in it? Have you ever wondered what it really means - to “sit with anxiety”?

In this episode, I share my journey of struggling with this idea, the shift that helped, and two simple analogies that can make acceptance a bit more natural. If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated trying to “do it right,” this talk may bring you clarity. I hope you'll enjoy it!

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Sleep coach Cristian and I dive deep into one of the toughest concepts of insomnia recovery – befriending wakefulness. We discuss what it means, how to embrace it, and the role of self-kindness in the process. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow for more insights on insomnia recovery!

When we talk about insomnia recovery – do we really know what that is? How to tell whether we are "there" or not? What are the things that might be slowing the process down? Michelle and I talk in detail about our experiences with insomnia recovery and how it turned out to be not what we both originally imagined.

When we deal with chronic insomnia we often don't trust the our body can sleep on its own. That create a bunch on unhelpful behaviors and thinking patterns that fuel the problem. In this episode we discuss how to bring that trust back. Enjoy!

In this episode, we are going to discuss four essentials that help us overcome insomnia, i.e. the fear around sleep and wakefulness. Insomnia recovery is a complex process, we can't omit any these elements if we want to reach the place of peaceful, fear-free nights.

If you found this episode helpful, consider joining the Fearless Sleep Library where we go deeper in the nuances of recovery and talk about the "how-tos": sleepcoach.sk

What are speed bumps? Are they necessary for insomnia recovery? And how to navigate one when it happens? Check out my conversation with Coach Aly who shares her personal experience and insights from her journey. ❤️