Friday debriefing #1

Uncategorized Feb 04, 2022

In which we bring up the question of innocence in sleep reporting AND we get to witness a magical reunion.

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Talking Insomnia #89: How color came back to Saniya's life

Uncategorized Feb 03, 2022

In this episode, Saniya shares is a powerful tale of courage, kindness and letting go. We hear of a 35 min long panic attack leading to an ER visit, moving back in with parents and having her mom hold her hand at night, and the freedom and relief that comes with the inner work. This episode will resonate with you especially much if you are a type A person and doubt that recovery is possible. It is.

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Insomnia Insight #440: Heart racing? Panicky feeling? Here's something I hope will truly help

Uncategorized Feb 01, 2022

In this special episode we look at and article about adrenaline rushes from Healthline. We learn the basic physiology, we see what will not help and finally, we look at three practical ways that can make you find peaceful sleep and peace of mind.

Link to article:

 https://www.healthline.com/health/adr...

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Open Class #145: To Sneha, Dorothy, Ayesha, Jonathan and Jocelyn

Uncategorized Jan 29, 2022

Sneha wonders if three days of sleep deprivation can cause a seizure. Dorothy is a mother of two from the Philippines who is experiencing rebound insomnia and wonders if she can ever sleep normally again. Ayesha is desperate for help. Jonathan has learned much, but asks if perhaps his case still is different from those who have left insomnialand. Jocelyn has done well until a speed bump three weeks prior. She has tried to ignore it, but it is still bothering her.

In this episode newly graduated Coach Brittany joins to answer questions from the community. She was previously a guest in Talking insomnia #75. Brittany is specializing in helping new moms and moms to be. If you'd like to see what she is up to or work with her, follow the link below:

 https://www.instagram.com/mamasleepco...

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Talking Insomnia #88: Angela's path from struggle to hope to letting go and sleeping again

Uncategorized Jan 28, 2022

When some stress kept Angela awake longer than usual, a worry about being awake occurred. Although she no longer remember the stressor, Angela recalls clearly the four months of struggling that followed and how the struggle consumed a great part of her life.

Finding Sasha Stephens was a turning point as she felt hope for the first time. But ultimately it was another turning point that lead to the struggle finally fading away.

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Insomnia Insight #439: Another Lovely Sierra Insight (into speed bumps!)

Uncategorized Jan 27, 2022

Sierra from Talking insomnia 46 and 55 is back with insight on speed bumps. She in fact no longer has speed bumps, but only small hiccups. She now wants to share with you how she arrived where she is, to make your journey a bit easier.

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Insomnia Insight #438: Were humans meant to sleep in more than one period?

Uncategorized Jan 26, 2022

In this episode we review a common idea, that before the industrial revolution humans slept in two periods, not one. We look at questions from Jonathan who requested this video. As so often, we see that we can learn more from where the questions come than the replies to said questions.

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Open Class #144: To Andrew, Nathan, Dana & Diana

Uncategorized Jan 25, 2022

Andrew shares words of wisdom about a common misunderstanding of Befriending wakefulness. Nathan has noticed grunting or groaning noises as he tries to sleep. Dana wonders how to have a timeless window when what she enjoys at night involves a screen. Diana has Good news (!) and Challenges.

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Talking Insomnia #88: The gradual fading of George's struggle

Uncategorized Jan 20, 2022

In this episode George shares how for him, it took some time for the things he learned on this channel to sink in and for things to get easier. More than anything else, he now see that it was his attempts at controlling sleep that led to his difficulties sleeping.

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Insomnia Insight #437: When grown ups are scared of the dark, we also need a hug

Uncategorized Jan 18, 2022

In this episode we explore the common scenario of noting that what doesn't frighten us during the day can appear scary at night. We learn why this happens and how we can treat ourselves as we treat our children when they're scared of the dark. We see that regardless of age, things get easier when we give ourselves kindness and support.

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