The harder you try to sleep, the more awake you become. So what you do instead? This episode offers a gentle sensory grounding technique that takes the pressure off falling asleep and helps you feel anchored in the present moment instead of lost in tomorrow's worries or mental noise.

In this guided 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, we'll:

• Stop fighting with sleep and give your mind something else to focus on
• Use your five senses to feel grounded in your body and bedroom
• Release the exhausting effort of "trying" to sleep (which never works anyway)
• Create a sense of calm presence without forcing relaxation

This technique isn't about making sleep happen - it's about creating conditions where sleep can find you. By systematically noticing what you can see, feel, hear, smell, and taste, you're giving your nervous system permission to stop treating bedtime like an emergency. Even if sleep doesn't come immediately, you're still giving yourself valuable rest and breaking the anxiety-insomnia cycle.

Perfect for those nights when the pressure to fall asleep is actually what's keeping you awake. No forced relaxation required - just gentle noticing.

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information about sleep and wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Resources & Links: Visit quadrawellness.com for additional resources and episode transcripts. Connect with me on TikTok or Instagram @quadrawellness to share your thoughts or questions about the episode.

Next Episode Sneak Peek: We'll explore progressive muscle relaxation - a technique for releasing the physical tension your body might not even realize it's holding.

Can't sleep because your hormones are wreaking havoc? You're 100% not alone - it's an incredibly common struggle throughout a woman's life and it's important to talk about. In this episode of Why Can't I Sleep!?, we explore the complex relationship between hormonal fluctuations and sleep quality with Dr. Taylor Thurston, ND, a certified Menopause Society practitioner.

We'll explore:

• How hormonal changes affect your sleep patterns at different life stages
• The importance of self-compassion when dealing with hormone-related sleep issues
• Why finding the right healthcare provider and advocating for yourself makes all the difference
• Practical strategies to improve sleep quality despite hormonal challenges

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, dealing with monthly cycle disruptions, or experiencing postpartum sleep troubles, this episode offers concrete tools and a more compassionate approach to managing hormone-related sleep disturbances.

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information about sleep and wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Resources & Links: Visit quadrawellness.com for additional resources and episode transcripts. Connect with me on TikTok or Instagram @quadrawellness to share your thoughts or questions about the episode.

Can't sleep because your mind won't stop racing? You're 100% not alone - it's a common, very human struggle especially during times of stress. In this episode of Why Can't I Sleep!?, we explore the complex relationship between anxiety and sleep, and what you can actually do about those late-night worries.

We'll explore:

Whether you're dealing with occasional stress-related sleep problems or chronic nighttime anxiety, this episode offers concrete tools and a more compassionate approach to managing your racing mind at bedtime.

Disclaimer: This podcast provides general information about sleep and wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Resources & Links: Visit quadrawellness.com for additional resources and episode transcripts. Connect with me on TikTok or Instagram @quadrawellness to share your thoughts or questions about the episode.

Next Episode Sneak Peek: We'll explore the power of routines and rhythms in improving sleep, and how to create schedules that work with your body's natural cycles, not against them.

Struggling with sleep can feel frustrating and lonely, but you’re not alone. In this first episode of Why Can’t I Sleep!?, I break down what insomnia really is, why it happens, and what keeps it going.

We’ll explore:

• The 3P Model of insomnia: predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors.
• What’s actually happening in your brain and body during a sleepless night.
• Common sleep habits that backfire—and what you can do instead.
• Practical, science-backed strategies for building better sleep habits.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, an irregular schedule, or those frustrating middle-of-the-night racing thoughts, this episode offers insights and tools to help you approach sleep in a calmer, more compassionate way.

Disclaimer This podcast provides general information about sleep and wellness and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Resources & Links Visit ⁠quadrawellness.com⁠ for additional resources and episode transcripts. Connect with me on TikTok or Instagram @quadrawellness to share your thoughts or questions about the episode. Next Episode Sneak Peek: We’ll talk about how stress and anxiety affect sleep and explore strategies for quieting a racing mind before bed. Don’t miss it!