The Sleep Coach School Podcast
948 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsIf you want to finally understand why restful sleep has eluded you despite everything you’ve tried, this podcast is for you.
Here you will find the insights you’ve been looking for, the education that you’ve missed out on, and the peace of mind you’ve been dreaming of.
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Open Class #119: To Tom, Ashvin, Ashley, Mohammed, Nicole, Anastasia and Pat
August 16, 2021 20:50 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBTom wonders how one can be ok with something that causes so much suffering. Ashvin is calm but yet does not sleep. Ashley has been trying to befriend wakefulness however sleep just doesn’t come during the night. Mohammed ask "Should I still get out of bed at 10 AM even if I haven't slept, or should I let my body sleep before I even start my day?" Nicole aks about long term effects like dementia, heart failure, diabetes, etc. Anastastia notes that when about to fall asleep, "my mind wakes it ...
Talking insomnia #64: When lorazepam stopped working, Georg was on the brink. Now he smiles again!
August 07, 2021 21:01 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBIt was an intense journey of escalating medications, doctors visits, sleep testing, lab work and feeling like something was very wrong until Georg stumbled across Martin Reed on YouTube. Now things have changed in many ways and the struggle has all but ended. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #118: To Rubab, Sagi, Andrew, Mckenzie, Elisabeth, Daniel & Sean
August 06, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBRubab wonders what would be the best course of action in their situation. Sagi asks about what if the brake is always stronger than the gas, will there be no sleep? Andrew sleeps in short spurts of time and has struggled for 17 years. Mckenzie feels like she will never sleep again. Elisabeth gets scared of sleeping because she believes something will happen to her. Daniel hits a speed bump after some gastro medications. Sean has started CBT-I and hopes that this along with removal of alcohol...
Episode #405: 3 tips on how to meet the experience of feeling you slept hours, but it was just a minute.
August 05, 2021 20:59 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode we review the common puzzlement that follows having felt like you slept a long time when it was just a few minutes and how to meet this experience. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #117: To Liliana, Jesse, James and Esther
August 04, 2021 20:55 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBLiliana 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #404: If no ideal conditions are needed, what about the gas and brake model?
August 03, 2021 20:52 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn the sequel to episode 403, we review some questions from the Sagi and Collin. The main one being, if it is true that sleep can happen even if we are anxious at bedtime, then doesn't this make the brake in the gas and brake model irrelevant? Are you thinking of a new career helping the world sleep better? Would you like to pay forward by helping those still struggling? Are you looking for a coaching niche with few knowledgeable coaches and a vast unmet need? If the answer is yes, then ch...
Episode #403: On two environments and on the one thing that is required for sleep
August 02, 2021 21:36 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBIn 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Talking insomnia #63: Jake’s journey out of one of the scariest sleep rabbit holes.
August 01, 2021 21:35 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never r...
Open class #116: To Filip, Esther and Liang
July 30, 2021 21:33 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBFilip 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #402: Keep the memories that support your path to sleeping well
July 29, 2021 21:31 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #115: To Daniel, Jenn, Emma, Ashley and Esteban
July 28, 2021 21:31 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBDaniel 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. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any ad...
Episode #401: How choosing clarity can transform your life.
July 27, 2021 16:54 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBIn 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. If you'd like to follow see what other teachings Ali has in her library, check out her content on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleeptalks.ali/ or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP0Co5BleHeqcK_d0HkhEQ This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to...
Open class #114: To Nichole, Aaron, Eliza, Ellie, Ortal, Lucia and Nancy
July 26, 2021 16:53 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBNichole 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. This content does not constitute m...
Episode #400: For the runners, yogis, conscious eaters and other healthy insomniacs.
July 25, 2021 16:50 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this video we discuss three ideas the often stand in the way of sleeping well for the health conscious. If you recognize yourself as a healthy person who struggle with sleep, this episode is for you. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #113: To Anita, Anonymous, Eliza and Joe
July 24, 2021 16:48 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBAnita 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? This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by y...
Open class #112: To Dominic, Mike and Aditya
July 23, 2021 16:48 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBDominic has implemented a sleep schedule but is still not seeing any changes. Mike wonders how sleep restriction can be used to improve sleep. Aditya has noticed that sleep happens easier when theres not awareness of sleeping. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode#399: How to sleep well even if you can't convince yourself it is possible.
July 15, 2021 20:08 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBA common roadblock on your path to sleeping well forever is understanding the teachings, but finding that you don't believe that you'll ever sleep better. It seems that you have to convince the brain that it is possible for you to see any change. But you have tried and tried and the brain is still skeptical. In this episode we see that odd as it sounds, you can sleep very well even when you don't think this possible. And when the struggle to make the brain believe is abandoned, magic happens...
Episode #396: Is this my new normal? No. But here's the odd twist... thinking so can actually help!
July 14, 2021 20:05 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBA common question if you're sleeping better but not like before is this: do I just have to live with this? In this episode we see that this isn't the case... but weirdly how when we think of the now as the new normal, things go back to how they were! This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #111: With Laura! To Sophie, Linda and Reine
July 13, 2021 20:03 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBLaura from Talking insomnia #51 returns to answer questions from the community. Sophie has done well but has hit a speed bump. Linda asks about books for sleep anxiety. Reine had almost forgotten about her insomnia, which is what she would like to do, but keeps having nights with weird sleep. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #396: No it's not. But there's the odd twist... thinking so can actually help!
July 12, 2021 20:02 - 4 minutes - 6.5 MBA common question if you're sleeping better but not like before is this: do I just have to live with this? In this episode we see that this isn't the case... but weirdly how when we think of the now as the new normal, things go back to how they were! This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open class #110: To Hameela, Gillian, Pat and Kevin
July 11, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBHameela is a former lurker submitting a question for the first time there's less anxiety but thoughts cause a jolting awake. What's going on? Gillian would like to train herself to sleep between 10 pm and 5 am. How to do this? Pat has decreased wine consumption and it's taking longer to sleep. Kevin is worried about SFI. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare p...
Open Class #109: With Rucha! To Lynn, Kenny and Grace
July 10, 2021 19:57 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBLynn consistently wakes up at 5 am, what to do? Kenny has palpitation and hasn't gotten 0 deep sleep for two weeks. Grace slept perfectly for 6 days, and now is having regress. Does this mean that the techniques won't work for her? This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #395: How insomnia can be an entry point to universal truth and transform your life
July 09, 2021 19:32 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode we look at a shift in the Natto approach. Not in the teaching per se, but how knowing that there can be a more profound outcome than sleeping well can make the journey much easier and more meaningful. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #394: 3 tips for anyone with Somniphobia (fear of falling/being asleep)
June 18, 2021 17:29 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBPer popular demand from Jarl we review why the fear of sleeping is logical in the context of another fear, the fear of being awake. We see that the same principles that leads to peace and peaceful sleep apply not only to somniphobia, but any other thing you are afraid of that cannot actually harm you. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #108: With Betul! To Lauren, Daniel, Malik and Don
June 17, 2021 17:17 - 30 minutes - 42 MBLauren finds some missing information on fatal insomnias. Daniel wonders what it means when Google searching says that "insomnia can't be cured". Malik has stopped anxiety medication and is having trouble sleeping. Don is sleeping well, but not sure that he is Immune to insomnia. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #107: To Mihaela, Anonymous, Lynn and Jackie
June 16, 2021 17:16 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBMihaela wonders how to truly teach and educate the brain that there's nothing to worry about, not with any tricks, but true knowledge. Anonymous sees how others are lucky sleeping as much as 4 hours, and wonders what to do if one has a particularly severe case. Lynn asks about whether insomnia causes stomach issues such as dysbiosis. Jackie used to be a good sleeper, but now things have changed. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never re...
Episode #394: 3 tips for anyone with Somniphobia (fear of falling/being asleep)
June 15, 2021 17:18 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBPer popular demand from Jarl we review why the fear of sleeping is logical in the context of another fear, the fear of being awake. We see that the same principles that leads to peace and peaceful sleep apply not only to somniphobia, but any other thing you are afraid of that cannot actually harm you. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #393: The roadmap
June 15, 2021 17:16 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBGet your copy of the roadmap here: https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/have-questions-1 In this episode we review a roadmap from Oz (a state of bewilderment and confusion) to Immunity (a state of clarity and freedom) that can be helpful on your path to sleeping well. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #106: To Julie, Andreas, Dylan, Lynn, Aryan & Emerald
June 09, 2021 22:32 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBAmbien is the only thing that has worked for more than 2 weeks for Julie...but having come across this channel she feels hopeful! Andreas wonders if it's really a good idea to convince yourself that you're a good sleeper? Dylan is worried about the pressure from a new job and a fixed rise time. Lynn wonder's if reading my books is recommended before starting a program? Aryan has a mystery to be solved and Emerald has sleep anxiety. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis,...
Talking insomnia #61: How Ryan found a path to sleeping, and living, in a kind and peaceful way.
June 08, 2021 22:30 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode we get to hear Ryan's story. We learn that having a healthy lifestyle (exercising, eating the right amount of each nutrient, sleeping as recommended by experts) paradoxically can lead to struggles with feeling healthy. We learn that when focus shifts from control to flexibility and gentleness, not only does sleep become easier, so does life. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your phys...
Open class #105: With Ali! To Natasha, Jake and Jocelyn
June 07, 2021 22:30 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode we are joined by Ali, sleep coach in training and former insomniac. Natasha wonders how she can convince her brain not to listen to the dog barking. Jake asks about chronotypes and Jocelyn about how to not know the time in the morning. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #104: To Kathryn, Sugam, Asrai, Karen and Sarah
June 05, 2021 17:13 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBKathryn wonders how on earth she can be less focused on the outcome? Sugam is facing lock down anxiety. Asrai wonders if there are 1:1 coaching options. Karen's life has changed and she has much hope to share. Sarah wonder's how one can want to sleep less. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Talking insomnia #60: Find an inexhaustible source of meaning that can guide you through any storm.
June 04, 2021 16:35 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this episode we talk with Trevor Youngquist about values. We see that when we are connected with what matters most to us, we can navigate through any storm we find ourselves in, and get to where we want to be. You can connect with Trevor via his website www.liberatedsleep.com or find his YouTube channel Liberated Sleep here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCscjTue-H4fwK5GeH5mqogA This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any ad...
Episode #392: When it feels like you are not you anymore.
June 03, 2021 16:28 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode Coach to be Michelle joins to discuss two forms of depersonalization. In the moment and insidious. When you know that it is common to feel this, life becomes a little easier and you can reverse the spiral. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode#391: Perhaps my most practical tip ever - The timeless sleep window
June 02, 2021 16:23 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBWhen you combine the sleep window idea from Martin Reed and the timeless night idea from Michael Schwartz, you get a timeless sleep window. This is a way of taking steps from safety and control to freedom and sleep in a structured way, yet without rules. In this episode we explore the timeless sleep window in detail. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare provi...
Open Class #103: Catch up episode! May 14 to May 23
May 28, 2021 20:14 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBA variety of questions ranging from speed bumps to sleep anxiety and much more. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Talking insomnia #58: Sara thought she had to accept being a bad sleeper. Now she loves the night!
May 27, 2021 20:09 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBFor thirty years, Sara didn't feel refreshed. The nights where a struggle, especially when she had something important the following day and when she became a mom. She tried everything, until one day as she was picking her son up from school, she heard something new. Michelle, a guest on this podcast shared her story. Sara suddenly saw that she wasn't alone, and that she had what we call insomnia. This was the beginning of a process that changed everything. This content does not constitute ...
Talking insomnia #57: From medications and hopelessness to freedom and joy! Betul's journey.
May 26, 2021 19:52 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode Betul shares how her two year long struggle ended when she started to understand what was happening. Through education and a willingness to look within, everything changed. She now looks at insomnia as the key to unlock insights that will enrich her life forever. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #390: How Richard's 40 year struggle ended. With a shrug.
May 25, 2021 19:44 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode we get to share Richard's journey. We see how understanding that his relationship with sleep rather than anything else what was kept the struggle going for so many decades. When this relationship changed, the struggle ended. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #102: To Anonymous, Bibita, Nelly and Ibraheem
May 24, 2021 19:41 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBAnonymous asks about a speed bump. Bibita wonders if we can talk about Vitamin D and sleep. Nelly wonders if sleep restriction is part of BedTyme. Ibraheem is in a bind. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Episode #389:The counterintuitive path to having consecutive nights of sleeping well
May 16, 2021 20:46 - 5 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this episode we see how trying to string together a certain amounts of nights of sleep doesn't produce sleep confidence, but performance anxiety! We see that when we abandon the attempts at trying to string nights of sleep together that (paradoxically) we sleep well consecutive nights!
Open Class #100: To Edwin, Selena, Lisa, Aaron, Ai, Anon and Nelly
May 15, 2021 19:13 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBEdwin is a 30 year old worried about a lack of sleep drive, where is that drowsy feeling? Selena shares a success story! Lisa is very happy sleeping well again. Aaron is sleeping 0-3 hours, how can he overcome this? Ai is worried about fatal insomnia. Anon has tried ashwagandan and is sleeping more, but feeling very drowsy. Nelly is desperate and wonders if going to bed later is a good idea. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replac...
Episode #388: Appearance insomnia
May 14, 2021 18:51 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this video we go over a common type of trouble sleeping, appearance insomnia. This is when concerns about how not sleeping will affect your looks drive the struggle. We look at 6 considerations that can allow you to sleep well and look your best too! This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open CLass #99: To Katie, Jake & Konstantina
May 13, 2021 18:47 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBKatie slept well for some weeks, but now she is facing a speed bump. Jake's confidence is knocked down after a single night of little sleep. Konstantina is wondering if insomnia ever can be fixed. Wonder what's happening within the school or how to work with Coach Daniel? Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com! This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare provider...
Talking insomnia #57: You Can Sleep Too! With Coach Joseph
May 09, 2021 17:15 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBIn this episode we talk about newly graduated Coach Joseph and his book 'You Can Sleep Too'. You can find the book on Amazon (by Joseph Pannell). You can also stay in touch via his website https://www.youcansleeptoo.com/ or right here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34sm1TW99rgDlmbSGtZsvw This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Open Class #98: To Guy, Shanna, Derek, Liang and Connor
May 08, 2021 17:05 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBGuy wonders what scientific backing the Natto philosophy has. Shanna gets 8-9 hours of solid sleep... but only if all 15 items on a laundry list is checked off. Derek has hit a speed bump and wonders if this is something one just has to get used to. Liang questions whether not everyone goes to bed with the intent of sleeping? Connor has discouraged because all the work of creating a circadian rhythm has been undone in one night. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or...
Episode #386: This is how to make every night a step towards peace.
May 07, 2021 16:56 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe pendulum method is a way to leave things that make sleep unstable (such as attributing meaning to how you slept and win-lose thinking) behind. It is very easy and practical and leads to more stable sleep. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
Talking insomnia #56: How Pat regained agency over her life, and how the struggle with sleep ended.
May 06, 2021 16:50 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAfter having become afraid of sleeping due to rowdy neighbors and safety concerns in the spring of 2020, Pat found herself increasingly preoccupied with sleep. In the fall, things spiraled and she was concerned about her safety and health. In this video we learn how it wasn't traditional CBTi, but self-directed learning that led her to where she is now - a place of no struggle where sleep happens all by itself. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and...
Talking insomnia #55: The speed bump
May 05, 2021 15:11 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSierra has graduated from BedTyme some 4 months ago and has not thought about sleep much had no struggle. After a fire in her building at night, there has been some more trouble and she is experiencing what we call a speed bump. In this episode she share's her thoughts and we talk in general about how this is a very normal occurrence, and how to meet what feels like a step backwards. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advic...
Episode #385: The secret
May 04, 2021 15:02 - 5 minutes - 7.01 MBA conversation with a client today leads to the discovery of a teaching pearl. When we have hidden intent, secret intent, with things like meditation or exercise, we easily get entangled. When the secret is revealed, it no longer exists. In the same moment, the entanglement is resolved and allows sleep to happen! This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.