Liliana has done really well after finding this channel, but after coming back from vacation some fear returns. Jesse is experiencing a Houdini effect. James has had 5 years of mild sleep anxiety and now has some more struggle. Esther is looking for a way to teach the brain that wakefulness is acceptable.
Insomnia Insight #403: On two environments and on the one thing that is required for sleep
In this episode we review common questions about the ideal circumstances for sleep. We learn that sleep drive is the only requirement for sleep to happen, and that sleep idealism often stands in the way.
Open Class #116: To Filip, Esther and Liang
Filip has not slept well after getting a puppy. Esther wonders what evidence there is that the Natto approach actually works? Liang asks about sleep in the time of Covid.
Talking Insomnia #63: Jake’s journey out of one of the scariest sleep rabbit holes
In this episode Jake shares how during a two month stretch, his existence became entirely consumed by the idea that he had fatal insomnia. He found that he had every single symptom that he found described and was convinced he had only one more year left at best. We hear how things slowly started to change when he learned more and he can now look back upon this time and scary as it was, he can smile.
Insomnia Insight #402: Keep the memories that support your path to sleeping well
In this episode Coach Joseph joins to share an insight from his own journey past insomnia. He created a diary where he only recorded helpful observations, creating a version of reality that he could go back to in moments of doubt.
Insomnia Insight #401: How choosing clarity can transform your life
In this episode Coach in training Ali and Coach Daniel use the analogy of the red and blue pills from the movie The Matrix to explore the world of insomnia.
Open Class #115: To Daniel, Jenn, Emma, Ashley and Esteban
Daniel is wondering if besides not worrying, is there anything else to do? Jenn has gotten a puppy... and is worried that the whining will cause trouble sleeping! Emma was a great sleeper until three months ago, now she thinks of nothing but sleep. Ashely has been down every road with little to no effect. Esteban is struggling less but would like to improve sleep to feel more refreshed.
Open Class #114: To Nichole, Aaron, Eliza, Ellie, Ortal, Lucia and Nancy
Nichole is pregnant and worried about how lack of sleep affects her baby and herself. Aaron asks on behalf of his sister what to do when we have let go and still have trouble. Eliza sleeps every other night. Ellie wonders what specifically one can learn from the insomnia experience. Ortal has OCD that only is active at night. Lucia wonders if there's anything we can do about hyperarousal. Nancy slept when sick, but doesn't want to have to be sick to sleep.
Insomnia Insight #400: For the runners, yogis, conscious eaters and other healthy insomniacs
In this video we discuss three ideas the often stand in the way of sleeping well for the health conscious.
Open Class #112: To Anita, Anonymous, Eliza and Joe
Anita is struggling with insomnia in the context of fertility, early pregnancy and medications. An anonymous member of the community has a COVID vaccine related speed bump. Eliza is trying to be accepting, but has painful eyes. Joe is sleeping better after working with Coach Daniel, but is still having some residual trouble. He wonders if acceptance is the way out.
