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220: 7 Sleep Myths Keeping You Awake: Debunked by a Sleep Expert

220: 7 Sleep Myths Keeping You Awake: Debunked by a Sleep Expert

Update: 2025-09-17
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If you've tried perfect sleep hygiene or taking sleep meds and you're STILL lying awake at night, it's not your fault. Today I'm debunking the 7 biggest myths about insomnia that explain why everything you've tried hasn't worked, and I'll share what's really keeping you awake so you don't have to live with insomnia forever.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand why your body holds the key to finally sleeping through the night.


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00:00 Introduction to Insomnia Myths

01:09 Myth 1: Sleep Hygiene Guarantees Sleep

02:45 Myth 2: Normal Blood Work Means No Issues

04:27 Myth 3: It's All in Your Head

05:58 Myth 4: Sleeping Pills Are the Solution

06:57 Myth 5: Sleep Studies Will Diagnose the Problem

08:11 The Reality of Chronic Sleep Issues

10:12 Finding the Root Cause and Solutions

11:08 Conclusion and Program Invitation

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220: 7 Sleep Myths Keeping You Awake: Debunked by a Sleep Expert

220: 7 Sleep Myths Keeping You Awake: Debunked by a Sleep Expert

Martha Lewis