The Sleep Coach School Podcast

In this powerful episode, Daniel welcomes Brittany, a mother of five who experienced a harrowing descent into postpartum insomnia. Brittany shares her journey from the "dark night" of failed medical regimens and "whopper doses" to discovering a life-changing perspective through The Sleep Coach School.The turning point? A realization that she could harvest her strawberries—and her life—even while feeling miserable. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Have you been concerned that hormonal changes are causing your insomnia? Maybe you're going through perimenopause. Maybe your sleep worsens during your cycle. Maybe you're thinking about testosterone levels. If that’s you, here is the most important thing to understand: Hormonal insomnia is real. But it is not caused by hormones. Hormones can disrupt sleep. But they cannot create the ongoing, self-sustaining struggle we call insomnia. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea...  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Is sleep deprivation really the same as being drunk? You may have heard claims online saying that not getting enough sleep can impair you just like alcohol. But is this actually supported by science? In this episode of Heard Online, sleep physician turned Sleep Coach Daniel investigates the research behind these headlines. We take a closer look at several studies often used to support this claim and examine what they actually show. You’ll learn why many headlines about sleep deprivation can be misleading, how laboratory reaction-time tests differ from real-world performance, and why the things that truly matter in daily life may not be as affected by poor sleep as commonly believed. If worries about sleep deprivation have been keeping you up at night, this episode offers an evidence-based perspective that may help put those fears into context. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Adrenaline Surges Jolting You Awake? How to Free Yourself Have you ever been jolted awake by a sudden rush of warmth, heart palpitations, a pounding in your head, or a sudden sense of alarm? If so, you’ve been experiencing what we call insomnia adrenaline surges. In this episode of Insomnia Insights, we are diving deep into the science and psychology behind these rushes. This is the resource you need to understand why they happen and, most importantly, how to let them fade away so you can get back to peaceful sleep. Inside This Episode: The Two Most Common Timings: We break down the "Wake-to-Sleep Transition" surge and the "Middle of the Night" jolt. The Brain vs. The Adrenals: Why your adrenal glands aren't the enemy—it’s actually about how your brain perceives a "threat." The Loop of Hypervigilance: How fearing the surge actually creates more surges. The 3 Levels of Befriending: A step-by-step approach to teaching your brain that being awake is not a danger. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

We are joined by Victoria, a member of our community and the Immunity program, who shares her powerful journey of overcoming chronic insomnia. Victoria’s struggle began unexpectedly in September, leading her down a difficult path of relying on medications like Z-Quil, Trazodone, and Ambien, only to find they eventually stopped working and left her in a "rabbit hole" of worry and side effects. She opens up about the loneliness of insomnia, the pressure of work obligations, and why traditional CBT-I methods didn't provide the long-term relief she needed. Discover the turning point in Victoria's recovery—from taking a necessary leave from work to rebuild her confidence, to rediscovering joy and rhythm in her life. Her story is a testament to the fact that even when you feel like you'll never get out of the struggle, you can get through it. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... S et it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... — Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that:   / thesleepcoachschool  

Adrenaline Surges Jolting You Awake? How to Free Yourself Have you ever been jolted awake by a sudden rush of warmth, heart palpitations, a pounding in your head, or a sudden sense of alarm? If so, you’ve been experiencing what we call insomnia adrenaline surges. In this episode of Insomnia Insights, we are diving deep into the science and psychology behind these rushes. This is the resource you need to understand why they happen and, most importantly, how to let them fade away so you can get back to peaceful sleep. Inside This Episode: The Two Most Common Timings: We break down the "Wake-to-Sleep Transition" surge and the "Middle of the Night" jolt. The Brain vs. The Adrenals: Why your adrenal glands aren't the enemy—it’s actually about how your brain perceives a "threat." The Loop of Hypervigilance: How fearing the surge actually creates more surges. The 3 Levels of Befriending: A step-by-step approach to teaching your brain that being awake is not a danger. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this Mining the Comments episode, we explore how intrusive insomnia thoughts fade away. Why do “what if I don’t sleep?” thoughts feel so powerful? How do they become part of the insomnia loop? And how does full recovery actually happen? We cover: The insomnia motor The OCD motor Why fighting thoughts keeps them alive A real recovery story from the comments If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

💤 The 2-1-2 Insomnia Sleep Pattern Explained Have you noticed a repeating rhythm in your sleep? • 2 good nights → 1 choppy night • 2 bad nights → 1 better night • 1 good → 1 bad (the “pendulum pattern”) • Or some other frustrating cycle that keeps repeating In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel explains why these patterns happen, what keeps them going, and how to return to regular, peaceful sleep. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

We are joined by Candace, a mother of three and former "super napper" who shares her sudden journey into insomnia and her eventual path to recovery. For years, Candace prided herself on her ability to sleep anywhere and catch up on rest with micro-naps, even while working night shifts and raising three children. However, a trip for her sister-in-law's wedding weekend acted as a "quick trigger" for her sleep struggles. Between a three-hour time difference, social anxiety, and being out of her routine, Candice experienced her first accidental all-nighter since her teenage years. The real struggle began when she realized she could no longer rely on the "good old nap" to save her. This realization pushed her into a cycle of "hundreds of fix-its" and constant "brain math," where she was perpetually calculating hours of wakefulness and searching for a solution. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Have you stopped taking a sleeping pill — and now feel like your natural sleep drive is gone? Whether you were taking a benzodiazepine, a Z-drug, or another medication for sleep, it can be alarming to stop and suddenly feel wide awake… night after night. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! T ales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this episode, Coach Daniel explores a very common but misunderstood insomnia pattern: sleep fragmentation — waking up multiple times during the night and struggling to fall back asleep. Many people believe healthy sleep means sleeping straight through for 7–8 uninterrupted hours. But objective sleep studies show that all adults wake up multiple times per hour — we’re just not always aware of it. So what changes when those awakenings start to feel distressing? If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this episode of "Talking Insomnia," Daniel is joined by Ashlee, a former participant in the Insomnia Immunity Program, who shares her powerful journey from chronic sleep anxiety to natural recovery. Ashlee recounts how a combination of life events—including a miscarriage, hormonal changes, and a family cruise—triggered a cycle of insomnia that left her feeling physically and mentally depleted. She opens up about the "medication trap," her struggle with physical anxiety symptoms like loss of appetite, and the pivotal moment she realized that her body and brain simply needed to feel safe again. Now "on the other side," Ashlee offers hope and practical insights for anyone currently battling their own sleep journey. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.  If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Has your sleep improved but still isn’t quite there? If you’re stuck at a 7/10—sleeping better, yet waking early or having occasional choppy nights—this episode is for you. Sleep physician turned sleep coach Daniel explains the final obstacle in insomnia recovery: self-criticism and the need for perfect sleep. You’ll learn why grading your nights keeps insomnia alive, why your sleep was never truly “perfect,” and how letting go of judgment allows sleep to settle naturally. This shift—from fixing sleep to trusting it—is often what moves people past the plateau and into calmer, more peaceful nights. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.   Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! T ales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Have you ever wondered if 100% insomnia recovery is truly possible—or if you have to learn to live with it? In this episode of Mining in the Comments, we feature By Insomnia, a community member who went from doubt and relapses to complete recovery. Learn how understanding the root cause of insomnia, letting go of sleep anxiety, and following a proven process can lead not only to better sleep but also a calmer, lighter life. Temporary relapses are normal, and lasting recovery is achievable. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Have you ever thought, “I can only sleep if…” It’s quiet. I’m alone. My partner is next to me. I’m in my own bed. In this episode of Insomnia Insight, we explore why these beliefs feel so real — and why none of them are actually required for sleep. For every condition you think you need, someone else sleeps best with the opposite. So what’s the one true condition for peaceful sleep? 👉 Nothing in particular. When we stop trying to make sleep happen, it happens on its own. 💬 Share your experience in the comments. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this episode of Mining the Comments, Coach Daniel (sleep physician turned sleep coach and founder of the Sleep Coach School) responds to a powerful community question: “I have a terrible migraine, rendering me unable to sleep at all. Could you do an episode about how to sleep with pain?” In this video, we explore the deep connection between pain, fear, and sleep, and why trying to force sleep or eliminate pain often makes both worse. You’ll learn how insomnia and chronic pain follow the same fear-based loop, and how relief begins—not by fighting symptoms—but by removing the sense of threat. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if this perspective resonates with you. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

What does it really mean to leave the sleep struggle for good? In Mining the Comments, Daniel breaks down a powerful insight shared by Linnea, a member of our community. Her comment captures a major breakthrough in understanding what “leaving the struggle” truly means when it comes to insomnia, anxiety, and difficult nights. Rather than perfect sleep or never feeling anxious, leaving the struggle is about changing how we respond to choppy nights, tired days, and anxious thoughts. Linnea realized that when we stop trying to control sleep and stop reacting to every setback, the struggle itself begins to fade. You’ll learn: Why leaving the struggle does not mean perfect sleep every night How acceptance interrupts the cycle of insomnia and anxiety What Daniel means by “immunity” to sleep struggles How over-efforting, monitoring, and safety behaviors keep sleep problems going Why peace of mind comes from letting go, not fixing This conversation is filled with hope, clarity, and encouragement for anyone navigating insomnia or sleep anxiety. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if this perspective resonates with you. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

Why do sleep supplements, routines, trackers, and techniques so often fail to fix insomnia? In this episode, sleep physician-turned-sleep coach Daniel explains a powerful truth most people never hear. Sleep is a passive process. Insomnia is an active process. If you are trying to force sleep through products, habits, breathing, exercise, tracking, or mental control, you may be unintentionally keeping insomnia alive. This episode breaks down how insomnia is maintained by effort, control, and avoidance, why common sleep solutions backfire, and how letting go of sleep effort allows natural sleep to return. This teaching is especially helpful for high-functioning, driven individuals who can solve almost anything except sleep. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

In this moving episode of Talking Insomnia, we meet Zach, who shares a powerful transformation from a state of "enormous struggle" to a life where insomnia is simply no longer on his mind. Zach’s journey is a profound example of what happens when we move beyond traditional "sleep hygiene" and standard CBT-I—which Zach found actually made his situation worse—and instead move toward true Insomnia Immunity. What you’ll learn in this episode: The "Acceptance" Paradox: How Zach achieved one of his biggest life goals (getting into a special army unit) while in the midst of his struggle, proving that life doesn't have to stop when sleep is difficult. The Definition of Recovery: Zach explains the moment he realized he was recovered—not because he was sleeping perfectly, but because he "lost interest" in the topic entirely and stopped asking the question, "Am I better yet?" Facing the Root Cause: Why facing the fear of insomnia gave Zach the tools to face almost any other fear in life. Beyond the Struggle: How Zach went from feeling like a "different person" back to his true self. Zach’s story is a testament to the fact that when you stop running and start meeting your fears differently, the thoughts that once consumed you eventually leave your mind completely. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How long does insomnia last?” this video is for you. In this episode of our Frequently Asked Sleep Questions series, Coach Daniel explains why insomnia is not a problem measured by time—and why that realization can actually be incredibly hopeful. You’ll learn: Why timelines for insomnia can make sleep anxiety worse Why labels like “chronic insomnia” are misleading How insomnia is driven by fear, effort, and control—not time Why sleep is a passive, automatic process How insomnia can end the moment engagement with it ends The encouraging truth is this: 👉 There’s no reason your struggle with sleep couldn’t end today. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now.  Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen  https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool