The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Insomnia Insight #354: You Must Understand This

In this super important episode, we see using three irrefutable steps how frustration is nonsensical when it comes to feeling like you are unable to sleep. This is crucial because frustration gets you stuck, and self-kindness liberates you. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h... Would you like to work with a sleep coach? Awesome...

Open Class #42: To Adam and Christopher

Adam is finding it hard to find the right words and wonders if this is common with insomnia. Filip has noticed an important paradox in the teaching. John shares words of wisdom. Christopher has a big weight lifting competition in January and wants to make sure he sleeps well. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h... Would you like...

Open Class #42: To Lorenzo and Akshay

Lorenzo’s brain wants to be awake. What’s up with that? Akshay has noticed a remarkable pattern when it comes to his sleep. Why is it happening and what should he be doing? Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h... Would you like to work with a sleep coach? Awesome! Here are some great options: - The Self Coaching Master Program w...

Open Class#41: To Pat, Simeon, Filip and Alex

Pat has had a moment, realizing that a great day can follow whether you sleep a lot or a little. Simeon hasn’t slept well since 2018. Filip is asking if the brain is afraid of wakefulness or sleep when insomnia happens. Alex is doubting that he can finish med school and become a physician because of the trouble sleeping he’s had the last two months. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Op...

Open Class#41: Live!

Open Class #39: To Lynn, Anthony and Akshay + live QA

Lynn has learned a lot on this channel but wonders if she still needs to joint BedTyme or the self-coaching program? Anthony has suffered very much and has quickly found that without medications he recently started, he doesn’t sleep at all. Akshay was doing well until a set of sleepless nights and wonders what happened. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www...

Talking insomnia #40: You CAN unlearn anxiety!

In a special episode, we talk with Namita from https://www.unlearninganxiety.com/. She struggled for many years despite access to traditional therapy until she saw that her problem solving was the problem. Now she teaches anyone who likes to learn the way to not struggle from anxiety. For more resources including her book “5 reasons why facing our fears failed (and that to do different this time)” please head over to https://www.unlearninganxiety.com/res... Do you have trouble sleeping? C...

Insomnia Insight #353: A thanksgiving success story from Vera

When her little baby started making noises in her sleep, Vera started having some struggles. Therapy helped but sleep never returned and when she tried a tight sleep window and stimulus control as per traditional CBTi, things got really difficult! In her message to the channel, she shares that when she took a more relaxed path, allowing herself to let go, sleep did come back! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will t...

Open Class #38: To Sam and Bibita

Open Class Monday with Coach Michael! Thoughts on emails from Sam and Bibita, plus your live comments/questions! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h... Would you like to work with a sleep coach? Awesome! Here are some great options: - The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com - BedTyme, a sleep coaching app f...

Open Class #37: To Frima, Pat, Fei, Nick and Francis

Frima asks about the circadian rhythm and how just sleeping one more hour seems to have a big impact next night. Pat is doing CBTi but is thinking of taking a break, is that a good idea? Fei is doing really well but is bothered by the fear of having trouble again. How does she prevent a relapse? Nick has tremors, memory problems, spasms, tinnitus and more, he is worried that something is wrong with him. Francis has gotten into a pattern of taking Xanax every three days, sleeping none at all ...

Insomnia Insight #352: Buffering & Suffering

In this episode we talk about how buffering negative emotions leads you to a place of self-judgement and escalating efforts at trying to escape discomfort. We see that when you understand your behavior and deploy self-kindness, everything changes. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com/h... Would you like to work with a sleep coach? ...

Open Class #36: To Gabriele, Alina, Pat, John and Kelvin

Gabriele has completed a CBT-I course but is still thinking about sleep. Alina wonders how to approach acceptance. Pat is 7 weeks into CBT-I and does not like stimulus control. How important is it? John is concerned about fatal insomnia. Kelvin has just moved to a new house and is not sleeping well. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please submit here and we will try to respond soon in an Open class episode. https://www.thesleepcoachschool....

Open Class #35: Monday with Coach Michael!

A thought about what it means to be immune to insomnia; Questions from 2 Sleep Coach School members; And your live questions! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Instagram @Erichsen.Daniel, Facebook as Daniel Erichsen. Would...

Talking Insomnia #39: MUST WATCH - with Sasha Stephens

After 15 years of the most horrendous insomnia, where every aspect of her life was dictated by efforts at controlling sleep, Sasha went on an outdoor vacation trip. To her surprise, she started sleeping more than she had in over a decade. This became the beginning of a new life for her, and four thousands of others all around the world. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected]...

Talking Insomnia #38: You can't vomit away insomnia. Dayna learned the hard way.

From Chinese vomiting medicine to CBTi, Dayna tried everything you can think of to get some rest. She has learned a lot since coming across this channel, but still wonders how to make sleep happen consistently. In this episode we talk about efforts, about sleeping in your acupuncturist office, and much more. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share...

Open Class #34: To Bijal, Alex, Nika, Alina, Ahyp and Neely

Bijal is getting a burning sensation in the legs that keep sleep from happening. Alex has jerks that no longer bother him but is waking up early in the morning. Alina is experiencing a surfer’s window. Ahyp is puzzled and nobody wants to prescribe sleeping pills. Newly wants to exercise even after days of little sleep, but it’s hard! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] ...

Open Class #32: Live Q&A with Coach Michael and Coach Daniel

Should you go for marital counseling rather than CBTi when your relationship may be the reason you can’t sleep. This and make in today’s Open class. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Instagram @Erichsen.Daniel, Facebook as ...

Open Class #33: To Snehitha, Lynn, Abdul, Abdul and John

Snehitha has hit a bumpy stretch after graduating from BedTyme with alternating good and little sleep. Lynn is finding that CBTi requires a lot of support and wonders if she’s on the right track. Abdul thinks he felt anxious and depressed only because we are told that insomnia makes us anxious and depressed. John is getting a cold and wonders how to cope with insomnia in this new scenario. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comm...

Insomnia Insight #351: Managing Sleep is not your Job

We all have a personal sleep assistant that is perfectly capable of regulating sleep. Except when you confuse it by scaring it or trying to do it's job. Not only is delegating work to someone else inherently desirable, it also leads you to a place of sleeping well for the rest of your life! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a v...

Insomnia Insight #350: Choose Option 3 or 4 and Always Triumph

Hugo wants to watch a sci-fi movie at night but his brain is telling him that this is troublesome as he may get worked up. After analyzing the situation, and the four potential outcomes depending on two variables (watch/not watch and sleep/no sleep), Hugo figures out which two choices always leads you towards sleeping great in the end! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected]...

Open Class #31: Elizabeth's success story and more

Elizabeth shares how not fearing being awake led her to a place of not struggling with sleep. Qin is in a dark place, Ruben jumps in live with some very encouraging words. Jessica slept great for months but now is panicking again. Luke wonders if cell phones in the evening really is ok? Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video...

Open Class #30: with Coach Michael

Thoughts about anxiety and sleep; an email and your live questions! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Instagram @Erichsen.Daniel, Facebook as Daniel Erichsen. Would you like to work with me? Awesome! I would love a chance ...

Talking Insomnia #37: With Claire Weekes' teachings, Joe floats over anxiety and sleeps well!

Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Instagram @Erichsen.Daniel, Facebook as Daniel Erichsen. Would you like to work with me? Awesome! I would love a chance to help you sleep fantastic. There are three ways we can work togethe...

Open Class #29: To Christopher, Misha and Milos

Connie shares a success story and important insights. She no longer takes supplements or medications and she sleeps well! Christopher has tried CBTi before but is more motivated than ever. 7 days in things are brutal but there are glimmers I’d hope. Misha has slept well for a long time, hit a speed bump and wonders why. Milos has struggled for 7 months and is desperate, what to do! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or s...

Insomnia Insight #349: Teachings from a Former Insomniac

When Covid disrupted Chrisanne’s life, sleep vanished and a wild chase for elusive zzzs followed. Like so many before her, she tried everything without sleeping more. It took education, habit change and self-compassion, but now she is sleeping well again. In this episode, Chrisanne shares her time in insomnialand and the most important steps back to a place of sleeping well, so that you also can get there. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Pl...

Insomnia Insight #348: Demystification always helps

Frima asks if people have different circadian rhythms and if it changes with age. In this episode we review her questions as well as how homeostatic and circadian forces create the experiences we call wakefulness and sleep. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhe...

Open Class #28: To Daniel, Ernest, Hugo, Beanburger and Tony

Daniel wonders how common it is to have hypnic jerks months after having started to sleep well. Ernest has slept well for several months but is feeling very tired, what’s going on? Hugo asks which program would be best for him. Beanburger is considering keeping himself awake for a really long time in order to get some sleep. Tony has done well with spending less time in bed but is having some speed bumps. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Ple...

Open Class #27: With Coach Michael!

Sarah started struggling with insomnia after having a child, and now she is reacting strongly to her husband's snoring. Malina has been noticing breath pauses as she is falling asleep and jolts awake. Johnny is having vivid dreams and is also worried about SFI. Lot's to discuss, along with live questions! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my ...

Talking Insomnia #36: Reboot your sleep cycle? Roundtable with Martin Reed!

Per popular demand, we review an article from Lifehacker magazine (thanks Riley for the tip!). The consensus becomes that it is not clear for whom articles like this is written, that insomniacs consume them more readily than anyone else, and that things are much more nuanced than they may seem! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as...

Talking Insomnia #35: The mindful way to peaceful sleep with Trevor Youngquist

In this special episode, Trevor Youngquist (www.liberatedsleep.com) shares why mindfulness is such a powerful tool to have when you're suffering from insomnia and how it helped him on his own journey towards sleeping well. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewher...

Insomnia Insight #347: 3 Times when you have to have your back

Chrisanne sends us and email sharing what helped her the most when things felt hopeless. Acceptance, education and self-compassion. In this episode, we read Chrisanne's email and look at why, when and how to use the super power of self-kindness just like she did. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel ...

Open Class #26: Problem #2 Generalizability

There has been several headlines lately expressing that not sleeping enough can affect how well the flu vaccine keeps you protected. Reviewing the article where much of these headlines come from - we find that as usual, there’s nothing of substance, and nothing to worry about! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in ...

Open Class #24: To Bonnie, William, Pamela and Hannah

Bonnie wonders about the self-coaching program. William has gone from sleeping 6 hours to almost nothing very suddenly. Pamela has struggled since April, it all started with a sleepless night when visiting family. Hannah wonders how to let go when she is pregnant and worried about both her own and her babies health. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy t...

Talking Insomnia #34: Michelle’s journey from control and struggle to acceptance and sleep!

More than a decade ago, Michelle had a period of trouble sleeping. After a short course of benzodiazepines, she had sleep under control. Or so she thought. By planning every aspect of her life to make sure she didn't loose sleep, insomnia was actually controlling her. Everything changed when she started to accept and welcome the thoughts and emotions she had been trying to push away. She's sleeping well now and shares in this episode what was most helpful in her journey. Do you have troubl...

Insomnia Insight #346: The True Reason You're Bruised & Battered

If you have battle scars, if you're bruised, battered, exhausted, driven to your wits end, then here's something you must understand - your scars come from the battle. There is no enemy. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, In...

Open Class #23: Open class #23: To Cindy, Daniel, Anonymous, Ravi and Alina

Cindy wonders if the Self Coaching Master Program or BedTyme is best for her. Daniel has done well for many weeks but again has jerks and trouble sleeping. He wonders if this will pass. Anonymous is scared and puzzled after a panic attack at night triggered ongoing sleeplessness. Ravi hasn’t slept much in the last two years after the stress of college disrupted his sleep. Alina finds that if she doesn’t get up from bed when awake at night, she struggles for the rest of the night. Do you hav...

Insomnia Insight #345: Consider these 9 Steps If you Want to Quit

One of the most common questions on this channel is how to come off medications. Firstly, talk to your doctor of course to make sure it is appropriate for you! In this video Coach Daniel goes over nine steps that are important to consider on your way to word sleeping all on your own (spoiler alert - you were always sleeping all on your own!). Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: questions@thesleepcoachsc...

Open Class #22: Monday with Coach Michael!

Bi is contemplating starting CBTI to ultimately wean off medication for sleep; Lucci is experiencing short bouts of sleep with vivid dreams. Michael talks about one of his favorite sleep terms and why you shouldn't have a "sleep window". Huh?? Drop into today's Open Class Monday and hear all about it! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thou...

Open Class #21: In which we announce something BIG :)!

Thea is doing better but is thinking that spending 12 hours in bed and not having much active going on daytime may be keeping her from sleeping well. Jenn slept well for 8 weeks but not she’s having sleepless nights, what should she be doing? Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want...

Insomnia Insight #344: Nothing Needs to Hold you Back

When you attribute your trouble sleeping to something you have no influence over, you easily get stuck. When you no longer have this link holding you back, sleep comes your way. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Instagram @...

Talking Insomnia #33: Riley was in survival mode, now he is immune to insomnia

One of the most powerful accounts ever of how insomnia can take you to a very dark place, and how education can lead you back into the light. Highly recommended if you're struggling with sleep and things feel hopeless. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’...

Open Class #20: To Frima, Jeremie, Anonymous, Kim, Setsu and Jay

Kim has zaps and electric jolts and had breast cancer and an allergic reaction to ciproflixacine and often goes 30 hours with no sleep - what’s happening? Frima has taken a CBTi course but still has 2 nights of little sleep weekly, should she try BedTyme? Anonymous wonders that to do when the clock time changes for the winter. Jeremie and Jay both have hit roadblocks. Setsu knows that he shouldn’t take the challenge of problems solving that the brain suggests when sleepless nights come along...

Open Class #19: Coach Michael Live

Angela would like to know more about The Sleep Coach School; Anonymous is wondering about the Pillow app and about improving focus/concentration; Eliza is asking various insomnia-related questions and sharing her experiences; Ralph is asking about the effects of light and noise on his sleep. Coach Michael shares his Top 5 most common things people do to try to get to sleep. Welcome to Open Class Monday with Coach Michael! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about ins...

Sporadic Fatal Insomnia Case 22 in the World

In this unique episode, Kasper shares his eye witness account of how his mother passed away 14 months after having her first symptoms of what turned out to be sporadic fatal insomnia (sfi). The diagnosis was confirmed the only way it is possible, by autopsy, and this was the 22nd registered case in the world, and the first from Denmark. We learn that sfi is not an insomnia and that during the rapid progression of symptoms, sleep was never something she worried about. Do you have trouble sl...

Open Class #18: To Eliza, D-gurl, Emmett, Maybeth, Tony and Anonymous

Eliza is feeling sleepy at 9 pm, sleeps little over night and is so tired that she goes back to bed after the kids are off to school, getting up finally at 10 am. D-gurl wonders how to feel refreshed after a plane ride? Emmett is obsessing about sleep and worries about going crazy. Maybeth is one month into a CBTi course but struggles getting out of bed every 30 minutes. Tony has been told to spend 6 hours in bed and take supplements, is that a good approach? Anonymous is sleepy in the eveni...

Talking Insomnia #32: Jeff's SleepEdy success story

When a change at work at the passing of his dog caused Jeff to sleep little he turned to established teaching which didn't help. When he discovered SleepEdy, Set it & Forget it and most importantly - saw that he would do ok even after a sleepless night, everything changed. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an A...

Insomnia Insight #343: The Reddit Horror Story Explained

Have you hear of someone who tried everything and still has insomnia after 15 years? That's because of and identity/investment/incentive issue OR because of bad teaching. Understanding this is important as hopelessness isn't your friend. Hope on the other hand is a commodity you can't have enough of. And knowing that you will not be in the spot that person is in will give you plenty! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment o...

Open Class #17: To Matt, Anonymous, Katie, Joe, Alex and Maeryk

Matt asks about our upcoming video based program. Joe wonders if nasal septal deviation is why he’s had sleep anxiety. Maeryk is worried about sfi, so is Katie. Anonymous feels things are hopeless. Alex had success watching Hulu, but now things are different - hypnic jerks happen all the time. Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as...

Insomnia Insight #341: Give credit where it's ALWAYS due...yourself!

In this episode we talk about the importance of attributing good sleep to being more ok with being awake. It may not seem like this is the reason you slept better that time, but it is! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Inst...

Insomnia Insight #342: Give credit where it's ALWAYS due...yourself!

In this episode we talk about the importance of attributing good sleep to being more ok with being awake. It may not seem like this is the reason you slept better that time, but it is! Do you have trouble sleeping? Can’t sleep? Have questions about insomnia or sleep? Please leave a comment or send an email: [email protected] I will be happy to share my thoughts as a video reply in an Ask Daniel episode. If you want to connect elsewhere I’m on Twitter @ErichsenDaniel, Inst...