The Sleep Coach School Podcast

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU CAN'T SLEEP AT 2 AM? What should you do when you can't sleep at 2 AM? It can be tempting to look for the right thing to do to make yourself fall back asleep. But that question may be pointing you in the wrong direction. In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel explores a simple but powerful way to reframe questions about insomnia: add two words, “so that.” Instead of simply asking, “What should I do when I can't sleep at 2 AM?”, ask: “What should I do when I can't sleep at 2 AM, so that…?” Those two words reveal the intention behind the question. Are you trying to make yourself fall asleep as quickly as possible, or are you looking for a way to make being awake more tolerable? Daniel explains why this distinction matters and how the intention behind a question can lead either toward more effort, trying, and struggle, or toward less effort, less control, and greater peace of mind. READY TO LEAVE INSOMNIA BEHIND? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. RECOMMENDED BOOKS 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 SUPPORT THE SLEEP COACH SCHOOL Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

MARIA'S JOURNEY: OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF INSOMNIA Maria first experienced insomnia at 18. What began as one sleepless night quickly became a fear of not sleeping, intense catastrophizing, and the belief that something was fundamentally wrong with her. Years later, after becoming a mother and going through another stressful period, the fear of insomnia returned. Maria began relying on anxiety medication as reassurance around sleep, eventually realizing that the medication had become part of her relationship with insomnia rather than addressing the underlying fear. In this episode of Talking Insomnia, Maria shares what finally began to change when she stopped treating every difficult night as a disaster. Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

THE INSOMNIA SPEED BUMP CHECKLIST: HOW TO NAVIGATE RECOVERY Would you like your insomnia recovery journey to be as smooth and easy as possible? In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Daniel shares the Insomnia Speed Bump Checklist, a practical tool designed to help you navigate the difficult periods that can sometimes appear during recovery. Daniel explains that recovery is usually a journey of increasing ease, but it isn't always perfectly linear. There may be periods when sleep becomes more difficult again. Rather than viewing these moments as a relapse or setback, he describes them as “speed bumps” along a continuing journey forward. The key isn't necessarily the difficult night itself. It's our reaction to it. When we start believing that one difficult night predicts something bigger, we can become reactive and begin trying to prevent future sleep difficulties. That reaction can then keep the cycle going. In this episode, Daniel walks through four common thoughts that can appear during a speed bump and shows how to recognize them without treating them as facts or predictions. Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

SHOULD YOU LEAVE THE BED IF YOU CAN'T SLEEP? There’s a lot of advice telling people with insomnia to get out of bed after 15 minutes of wakefulness. But Daniel explains why focusing on the clock and trying to follow this rule perfectly can actually create more struggle. In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Daniel explores what he calls the “Nightwatch,” the state of treating nighttime wakefulness as something dangerous that needs to be avoided. He explains why we often stay in bed when we have insomnia, how trying to maximize our chances of sleep can actually keep us awake, and the specific situation where leaving the bed can become a helpful behavioral shift. Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

HOW THE NIGHT WATCH ENDS AND SLEEP BEGINS What if the thing keeping you awake isn’t a broken body clock, but fear of being awake? In this episode of Mining the Comments, Daniel explores a comment from someone who can sleep easily during the day but becomes afraid and unable to sleep at night. Daniel explains the idea of the “night watch”: when wakefulness becomes something we see as a threat, we start monitoring it, trying to control it, and looking for ways to make sure it doesn’t happen. And that very effort can keep us awake. He also explores why sleep comes more easily in the morning, when the fear of wakefulness disappears, and how the same pattern can show up during daytime naps or even in specific places like the bedroom. The way out isn't more monitoring or trying harder to sleep. It's learning to befriend wakefulness, recognize that there is no danger in being awake, and stop treating sleep as something that needs to be controlled. Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

ALEX'S 15-YEAR JOURNEY: FROM SLEEP STRUGGLES TO A NEW UNDERSTANDING What happens when you spend years trying to fix your sleep, only to discover that the effort to fix it may be keeping the problem going? In this episode of Talking Insomnia, Alex shares his nearly 15-year journey with sleep problems, from health optimization, supplements, sleep studies, and sleep hygiene to finally recognizing what was really happening: insomnia was not a mechanical problem he needed to solve. Alex talks openly about the frustration of lying awake, the pressure he put on himself to sleep, and his experience with CBT-I and sleep restriction therapy. He also explains what changed when he discovered a different, non-effort-based approach to insomnia. Most importantly, Alex shares how he learned that even after a difficult night, he could still meet the next day, live his life, and do the things that mattered to him. Connect with Alex Want to connect with Alex? Visit his website: https://paperbell.me/alexrosscoaching Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning via text and want to have a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For you if you like connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

NOCTURNAL PANIC ATTACKS UPDATE Do nocturnal panic attacks jolt you awake just as you're falling asleep, leaving you convinced you'll be awake for the rest of the night? In this episode of Mining the Comments, Daniel responds to a community question about nocturnal panic attacks and explains why they can happen in the context of insomnia. In this episode, we'll explore: Why panic attacks can happen just as you're drifting off to sleep What happens when you wake up with a sudden panic attack in the middle of the night Why having a panic attack doesn't necessarily mean you'll be awake all night How thoughts like "What if I can't fall back asleep?" can keep the nervous system activated Why thinking the night is "doomed" can prolong wakefulness How befriending wakefulness and nocturnal panic attacks can help them fade away How you can have a panic attack, get jolted awake, and still have a peaceful, restful night afterward The key realization is that being awake is not a threat or danger, and a nocturnal panic attack doesn't predict what will happen for the rest of the night. If you've been struggling with nocturnal panic attacks, insomnia, or fear around falling asleep, this episode may give you a different way to understand what is happening. Stay Connected with The Sleep Coach School 📩 Want more from The Sleep Coach School? Visit our website and join the newsletter: https://thesleepcoachschool.com/ Ready to Leave Insomnia Behind? If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/ and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. Here are the available programs: Insomnia Immunity Perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey toward sleeping well. BedTyme Ideal if you like learning through text and want a sleep coach in your pocket. 1:1 Zoom-Based Program For those who prefer connecting one-on-one with someone who has been where you are now. Recommended Books Do you like learning by reading? 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 Support The Sleep Coach School Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that's incredibly nice of you! 😊 Here's the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool #NocturnalPanicAttacks #PanicAttacks #Insomnia #SleepAnxiety #SleepCoach

For a long time, Tabby believed she might never recover from insomnia. The fear of another sleepless night, the constant focus on sleep, and the feeling that she had to find the right solution made insomnia feel overwhelming and impossible to escape. In this episode of Talking Insomnia, Tabby shares her experience with insomnia, what recovery looked like for her, and the important shift that helped her stop seeing insomnia as something she had to constantly fight or fix. She talks openly about the fear, frustration, and uncertainty that came with insomnia—and how her relationship with sleep gradually began to change. 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

If you've struggled with insomnia, you've probably asked yourself a lot of “Why?” and “Should I?” questions. Why does my body feel so uncomfortable at night? Why do I keep waking up? Should I wear earplugs? Should I leave the bedroom if I can't sleep? In this episode of the Summer Series, Coach Daniel explains how two simple principles can help answer these questions: 1. The Principle of Effortlessness 2. The Principle of Survival These are the Two Natto Principles, and they provide a practical way to understand many of the confusing experiences that come with insomnia. This episode was brought back as an encore after Coach Alina recommended it as one of the most practical episodes for putting these principles into action. If you're struggling with insomnia, this episode may help you look at your experience from a completely different perspective. 🎧 Watch and learn how the Two Natto Principles can help you better understand 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-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 happens when you’ve tried almost everything for insomnia—and nothing seems to work? In this Summer Series episode, Coach Daniel revisits Simone’s story of recovering from insomnia after feeling like she had exhausted every option. Simone tried sleeping pills, beta blockers, antidepressants, and other approaches, but the more she tried to solve her insomnia, the harder things became. Yet she eventually left the insomnia struggle behind. In this episode, Daniel explores Simone’s story and the inner journey that helped her move from feeling trapped by insomnia to finding peaceful sleep again. This episode was chosen by the community as a Summer Series favorite, after Jen specifically recommended Simone’s story as one of her favorite episodes. If you’re struggling with insomnia and feel like you’ve already tried everything, Simone’s story may offer a different perspective on what recovery can look like. 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