
Former Insomniac by End Insomnia
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Ep 86The Thought That Keeps You Up—and How to Respond Differently
Let’s talk about thoughts—especially the ones that pop up when you’re trying to sleep.Anxious thoughts are one of the biggest reasons people can’t fall asleep or stay asleep.Maybe you’ve felt it too: bedtime comes, and suddenly your mind is filled with worries.Or you wake up in the middle of the night, and your thoughts race.One scary thought turns into another; before you know it, sleep feels impossible.You might even feel like you’re walking on eggshells inside your own head, trying not to think the wrong thing that will set off an avalanche of fear.But here’s the good news: you don’t have to believe everything you think.—Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 85Why Trying to “Beat” Insomnia Makes it Worse
Sometimes, it’s not just the lack of sleep that makes you feel bad during the day.It’s the way you react to it.And that reaction can make things way harder than they need to be.There are two types of pain: clean pain and dirty pain.Clean pain is the kind of pain that naturally happens in life.Things like sadness, stress, worry, or feeling tired after a bad night.These are all part of being human.Dirty pain is the extra pain we add on top of that.It comes from how we react to the clean pain.--Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in just 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 84A Gentle Shift to Quiet Your Mind at Night
Let’s talk about something that might surprise you: sleeping better often comes from caring less about sleep.That may sound strange, but it’s true.When we stop stressing and trying to control every part of our sleep, our body and brain relax.And that’s when sleep can finally show up.One of the big things that keeps you awake isn’t just the lack of sleep.It’s the worry and tension about not sleeping.This tension keeps your body wired. We call this the sleep-stopping force.Good news: you can calm this force.A big part of that process is learning mindful acceptance.Mindful acceptance helps you stay calmer and more grounded when sleep doesn’t come.It gives you tools to deal with the stress and fear that often make things worse.So, what is mindful acceptance?Let’s dive in.—Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in just 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 83A Simple Way to Help Your Body Feel Sleepy Again
One of the best ways to help your body sleep better is to build up what we call your Sleep-Starting Force.That means helping your body feel sleepy at the right time.It has two parts: your sleep drive and your internal body clock (also called your circadian rhythm).You can boost both of these with a powerful tool called a Sleep Window.Your sleep window is the time you spend in bed each night.You don’t want it too short or too long.You want it to match how much sleep your body really needs.--Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in just 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 82How Long Does Insomnia Recovery Take?
Insomnia doesn’t happen overnight.It starts with worry about sleep, behaviors that don’t help, and a nervous system that’s too alert.These things build slowly over time. So, fixing insomnia also doesn’t happen overnight.Getting better sleep takes patience and practice.The End Insomnia System isn’t a quick fix like taking a sleeping pill.Instead, it helps you gradually change the habits and thoughts you’ve developed during your time as an insomniac.You learn to calm your anxiety about sleep and better manage rough nights.The journey involves ups and downs, but it leads to normal, lasting sleep.It takes time and dedication, but it’s worth it to be free from insomnia for the rest of your life.—Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in just 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 81The "Gold Standard" For Insomnia
CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia) is often called the "gold standard" for treating insomnia. However, while CBT-i does help some people, others find that it doesn’t fully resolve their sleep issues. I was one of them, and so are most of our clients. Sleep Education in CBT-iCBT-i starts by teaching people about sleep. This helps you understand why you might have trouble sleeping and corrects some false beliefs. Sleep education usually includes tips like:Keep your room cool, dark, and quiet.Avoid screens and blue light before bedtime.Avoid drinking coffee or eating heavy meals close to bedtime.Have a calming bedtime routine.Exercise during the day.Get sunlight in the morning.Stop liquids 4 hours before bed.These tips can presumably help set the right conditions for sleep. But some people become too strict about these rules. --Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.Work with us if you are committed to ending insomnia for good with the End Insomnia Program in just 8 weeks while doing it 100% naturally.

Ep 80How to Stop Trying Too Hard to Sleep
You might remember times when you did something special, and it felt like it helped you sleep.Maybe you took a pill, did a bedtime ritual, or tried a particular trick, and slept better.When you struggle with insomnia, you might think these things will help again.But the truth is, you can't force yourself to sleep.Sleep happens naturally because of two main forces.One helps your body fall asleep (sleep drive), and the other can stop sleep from happening (anxiety or feeling too awake).These are the only things that control your sleep.--Looking for a deep dive into the End Insomnia System? Start with the End Insomnia book on Amazon.

Ep 79Is Blue Light Bad for Insomnia?
People who have trouble sleeping try many different things during the day and before bedtime to sleep "better" at night.These habits (Sleep Efforts) often seem helpful, but they might make it harder to sleep.Avoiding Screens and Blue LightYou may have heard that screens, like TVs, tablets, and phones, can keep you awake because they emit blue light.Blue light can trick your brain into thinking it's daytime, so it takes longer for your body to get ready for sleep.But some people with trouble sleeping worry too much about this rule.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 78To Sleep at Night, Stop Doing These 7 Things
Have you ever tried really hard to fall asleep, only to end up wide awake and feeling more frustrated than ever?This happens because trying to force yourself to sleep makes sleeping harder.These things you do to make yourself sleep are called “sleep efforts,” and while they seem helpful, they usually don’t work.Sleep efforts include all kinds of things people do to make sleep come faster, such as:Doing special bedtime routinesUsing calming breathing or imagination exercises when lying in bedTrying to make your bedroom perfect for sleepingTaking sleeping pillsChanging or stopping things during the day in the hope of sleeping better at nightYou might think these things should help, but they often have the opposite effect.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 77How to Set the Right Conditions for Great Sleep (Without Trying Too Hard)
Today, we’re going to discuss what you can do to naturally help your body prepare for sleep without feeling stressed about it.First, let’s talk about something called the “sleep-starting force.”This is your body’s natural way of getting sleepy.There are two critical parts to this:Your Sleep Drive: This is like a battery inside your body that charges up all day while awake. The longer you’re awake, the stronger this battery gets, and eventually, your body needs to sleep to recharge.Your Internal Clock (Circadian Rhythm): This is your body’s schedule, like having an alarm clock inside you. It knows when it’s day and night, helping you feel awake in the morning and sleepy at night.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 76Why Your Past Attempts to Sleep Didn't Work (And What to Do Instead)
If you've ever had trouble sleeping, you've probably tried many different things to help you sleep better.Maybe you've tried drinking special teas, taking sleeping pills, or even using lavender oil.You might have spent money on gadgets, tried to make your room perfectly dark and quiet, or followed a specific bedtime routine.But if you still can't sleep, there's a good reason why all those things haven't worked.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet:The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 75Can’t Sleep? This is Why
If you have insomnia, you’re probably exhausted.You’ve probably tried many things already.You’ve worked hard to sleep better, but nothing has helped.You’re not lazy—you’ve put in a lot of effort and maybe even spent money on countless “fixes”.Still, sleep feels far away.I have good news: It’s not your fault.The other things haven’t worked because they didn’t fix the real problem.The real reason you can’t sleep well is different from what most people think.Let’s look at what’s really going on with your sleep.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet:The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 74The ONLY Two Things That Control Your Sleep
Just two forces control sleep.We call them the sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force.The Sleep-Starting ForceThe sleep-starting force is what makes sleep happen.It comes from two natural systems in your body: your sleep drive and your circadian rhythm.The Sleep-Stopping ForceIf your body is built to sleep naturally, why does insomnia happen?The answer is the sleep-stopping force.This blocks sleep from happening, even when your body is tired.The sleep-stopping force is caused by stress, worry, and an overactive nervous system.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet:The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 735 Reasons You Think You Can’t Fix Your Sleep (And Why You Actually Can)
You might feel like nothing can help your sleep.Maybe you’ve tried doctors and therapists or searched the internet for answers.Maybe you feel like no one really understands what you’re going through.That feeling is normal.But it doesn’t mean there’s no way out.Let’s look at why people think they can’t fix their sleep—and why they actually can.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 72Breaking Free From Insomnia: My Journey and What I Learned
If you’ve ever tried to get help for your sleep problems—whether from doctors, therapists, or online sources—you might have felt like no one truly understands what you’re going through.You’re not alone in that feeling.I know, because I’ve been there myself.The approach I now share didn’t come from just reading studies or theories—it came from my own struggle with insomnia.I spent years trying everything, feeling exhausted, and searching for something that actually worked.After nothing helped, I realized I had to find my own way out.Here’s my story of how I fell into insomnia—and how I finally got my life back.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 71Setbacks During Insomnia Happen — and That’s Okay
As you improve your sleep, know that setbacks are completely normal.In fact, they are part of the process.Almost everyone who has overcome insomnia has had some ups and downs along the way.It feels amazing to start sleeping better after struggling for so long.You may feel relief, hope, and even excitement as you trust your sleep more and think about it less.But it’s rare for someone to fully move past insomnia without hitting a few bumps in the road.Setbacks don’t mean you’re back to square one—they are just part of the journey.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 70How Does Insomnia Recovery Look Like?
Back then, during my 5 brutal years of insomnia, I used to wonder:“What do the steps out of insomnia look like?”“How long does the recovery take?”Here’s the breakdown:Phase 1: Lost & SufferingPhase 2: Finding HopePhase 3: Making Key Behavior ChangesPhase 4: Experiencing Some Anxiety ReductionPhase 5: Feeling Non-AttachmentPhase 6: Consistently Sleeping BetterPhase 7: Building Further Confidence—and Working Through SetbacksPhase 8: Life Beyond Insomnia-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 69Find Support to Help Overcome Insomnia
One thing that can make working through insomnia easier, faster, and maybe even a little more pleasant is finding the right kind of support.Why Get Support?You can try to handle insomnia on your own, but having someone by your side can make the process much smoother and less lonely.When you have someone to cheer you on or help you figure out your next steps, it can feel like a big weight is lifted.Support can give you hope and remind you to keep going, even on tough days.Knowing you’re not alone in your journey makes it easier to stay determined and resilientHowever, not all support is helpful.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 68Rough Nights Are An Opportunity
Today, I want to share several mindsets that are important to hold while on your journey to overcome insomnia.1. You Are NOT an “Insomniac”2. Rough Nights Can Be an Opportunity3. Bring Out Your Inner Rebel4. Sleep Problems Are Not to Blame for Everything5. Find Moments of Gratitude6. Be Patient7. Stick to the Plan, Even Through Ups and Downs—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 67How to Stop Self-criticism During Insomnia
Sometimes, we treat ourselves worse than we would ever treat another person.Our inner voice can be highly critical or even cruel, especially when we’re going through emotional pain or enduring another long, sleepless night.But blaming or judging ourselves during tough times isn’t helpful.Self-criticism, although very common, is linked to a wide range of mental health issues.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 66Finding Meaning During Insomnia
When we struggle with insomnia, it’s easy to focus solely on goals like “sleeping better” or “waking up refreshed.”While having sleep-related goals is understandable, tying your sense of fulfillment entirely to whether or not you achieve them can backfire.Goals, after all, are checkpoints.They can be missed, delayed, or sometimes reached without bringing the lasting happiness you imagined.Once you accomplish a goal, you may quickly return to your baseline level of satisfaction, a phenomenon known as hedonic adaptation.This keeps you on a treadmill, always seeking the next thing to make you happy.Values, on the other hand, offer a different path.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 65Should I Stop Coffee, Alcohol During Insomnia?
Working through insomnia often means examining everyday choices.For many, this includes decisions about caffeine and alcohol—two everyday pleasures that may feel off-limits when you’re struggling with sleep.Conventional wisdom often suggests cutting these out entirely, which can make life feel even more restricted and less enjoyable.While total abstinence can sometimes help, it’s not always necessary.Moderation and mindful consumption might allow you to preserve some normalcy and joy in your daily routines while you work to overcome insomnia.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 64Reclaiming Your Daily Life During Insomnia
The daytime consequences of insomnia can feel overwhelming.When you wake up exhausted and feel drained throughout the day, dreading the nights ahead is easy.Over time, this struggle can begin to chip away at the things in your life that matter most to you.It’s common for people dealing with poor sleep to pull back from the activities, relationships, and goals that once brought them joy and purpose.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 63How to Manage Hyperarousal Symptoms at Night
During insomnia, you might feel strange body sensations at night.For example, you might:• Feel a sudden jerk in your body just as you fall asleep (like a little twitch that wakes you up).• Drift in and out of a very light sleep and never seem to get into a deep, restful sleep.• Notice your heart beating fast when you lie in bed, worried you won’t fall asleep.• Wake up in the middle of the night feeling tense or alarmed.• Feel your muscles getting tighter and tighter as you lie in bed.Do any of these sound familiar?If so, you might have wondered if something is wrong with your body or brain.The good news is that you’re not broken.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 62How to Stop Worrying About Sleep
To sleep better, we need to calm our worries both at night and during the day.By using the steps in the End Insomnia System, you can learn to feel calmer and less worried about sleep.Over time, you will help your body and mind remember how to rest easily.This takes patience, practice, and understanding.Here are five steps you can take to start worrying less at night:Stop Looking at the ClockLet Go of ExpectationsMake Room for Uncomfortable FeelingsSave Your EnergyManage HyperarousalLet’s look at these one by one.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 61What To Do If You Toss and Turn All Night
Sometimes, you might lie awake at night when you’d much rather be sleeping.It can feel frustrating, but there are things you can do to make the situation better.The goal isn’t to force yourself to sleep—that doesn’t work.Instead, let’s focus on finding peace at night, even when sleep doesn’t come immediately.Today, you’ll learn three simple options for handling those moments of unwanted wakefulness.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 60How to Manage Anxious Thoughts Around Sleep
Anxious thoughts often make it hard to sleep.Many people feel more worried as bedtime approaches or wake up in the middle of the night with racing thoughts.Sometimes, one small thought can snowball into a big worry, making sleep seem impossible.But there are ways to handle these thoughts to help you feel calmer and sleep better.Let’s talk about two helpful approaches: challenging your thoughts and changing how you see them.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 59Working With Painful Emotions During Insomnia (Exercise Inside)
Painful emotions are one of the most challenging things to accept while we are struggling with insomnia.Here is an exercise to bring greater mindful acceptance to painful emotions such as anxiety, sadness, frustration, and fear.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 58Want to Beat Insomnia? Drop the Rope
Sometimes, when we feel bad after a rough night, we make it even worse without realizing it.One way to think about this is with the idea of clean pain and dirty pain.• Clean pain is the normal, unavoidable pain when something tough happens. For example, feeling tired after a bad night’s sleep, feeling sad when something disappointing happens, or worrying about the future. This kind of pain is just part of life.• Dirty pain, however, is the pain we add on top of clean pain by how we react to it. Dirty pain comes from how we respond to the initial pain. For example, if you’re tired, you might start thinking, “I’ll never sleep well again,” or feel frustrated and beat yourself up. These reactions can make you feel much worse.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 57Caring Less How You Sleep at Night
One of the secrets to sleeping well again is learning to care less about how you sleep at night.While this might sound odd, it works because a calm, less stressed mind helps your body feel more relaxed, making it easier to fall asleep.When you worry less about sleep, your nervous system relaxes, allowing you to be in a better state for sleep.Learning to be okay with some nights of poor sleep can help you stick to healthy sleep habits and improve your sleep over time.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 56How to Wind Down Before Bed
Getting ready for bed is an important part of getting your normal sleep back.Wind down and relax about 45–60 minutes before your sleep window (the time you set aside for sleep).This helps your body and mind shift from a busy day to a more restful state, which can support better sleep over time.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 55How to Fall Asleep Quick and Easy
One of the best ways to start falling asleep quickly and easily again is by boosting your body’s natural ability to help you fall asleep.This involves two key parts: your sleep drive and your circadian rhythm.Using a “sleep window” can help both systems work together to give you better sleep.A sleep window is the time you set aside each night to go to bed and get up in the morning.It helps create structure and builds your body’s natural sleep rhythm.This method isn’t about forcing sleep but instead setting the stage for your body to naturally fall asleep over time.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 54Will Insomnia Do Something Bad to Me? How Long Until I Recover?
You don’t develop insomnia after just one sleepless night.Insomnia builds up over time because of things like stress, anxiety, and bad sleeping habits.When you’re anxious about not sleeping, it’s harder to fall asleep, which keeps the cycle going.Since insomnia takes time to develop, it also takes time to fix.There’s no magic overnight solution to ending insomnia for good.Getting back to normal sleep takes patience and practice.You’ll need to learn to handle the uncomfortable feelings that come with insomnia and understand that it may take time to see real improvements.—Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a One-Hour Group Call) (a $250 value per week, $2000 per 8 weeks) - Ensures you experience the quickest and most supportive journey to effortless sleep. ($2000 Value)The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, professionally narrated, on-demand footage with access to voice, text and audio recording. ($1975 Value)The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep. ($1999 Value)Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones ($234 Value)Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the system, so it works as efficiently as possible, while keeping you on track ($256 Value)Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind ($117 Value)Total Value: $6581Join the End Insomnia Program today

Ep 53The “Gold Standard” for Insomnia
You’ve probably tried or thought about trying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).CBT-i is often considered the “best” way to treat insomnia, the “Gold Standard,” and research shows it works for some people.But for others (most), it doesn’t solve the problem or provide a lasting solution.Let’s explore why CBT-i might not work for everyone and how the End Insomnia System offers a different approach.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 52To Sleep Normally Again, Stop Doing These Things
Let’s talk about why some things you’ve tried to help you sleep, like sleeping pills, bedtime routines, and calming exercises, haven’t worked.You might be surprised to learn that trying hard to fall asleep often makes it harder.We’ll look at why that happens and discuss how to better manage your insomnia.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 51The Only Two Forces That Control Your Sleep (Nothing Else Ever Will)
Only two things control sleep.Inside the End Insomnia System, we call them the sleep-starting force and the sleep-stopping force.The Force That Helps You SleepThe sleep-starting force makes you feel sleepy and ready for bed.It’s made up of two essential systems in your body: your sleep drive and your circadian rhythm.The Force That Stops SleepIf the sleep-starting force is supposed to make sleep easy, why do some people have trouble sleeping?The answer lies in what we call the “sleep-stopping force.”The sleep-stopping force consists of anxiety and stress, which keep your body alert even when your sleep drive is strong.---Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 50Reversing the Factors That Maintain Insomnia
Insomnia is a vicious cycle.Worrying about sleep makes it hard to sleep, and not sleeping makes you worry even more. A Stanford study recently confirmed this.This worry can lead you to do things that make sleeping more challenging.After a while, your body might learn to be wide awake at bedtime, even if you’re not trying to be.This is called “conditioned hyperarousal.”—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 49Why Won't My Insomnia Just Go Away?
When you struggle with insomnia for a long time, you often develop certain habits, thoughts, and actions that make things worse.These can be called the “Unhelpfuls,” and they include:Unhelpful perceptionsUnhelpful reactionsUnhelpful behaviorsLet’s look at these and how they make insomnia harder to deal with.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 48What Causes Insomnia to Develop?
Insomnia doesn’t just happen out of nowhere.It usually develops through a combination of factors that set the stage for sleep troubles.These include risk factors, a triggering event, and the anxiety that follows when you can’t sleep.Understanding how these elements work together can help you understand why insomnia persists and how to overcome it.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 47“I’ve Tried Everything for Insomnia and Nothing Works!”
Almost every time I talk to a client before they join us in the End Insomnia Program and finally fix their insomnia, I hear:“This sounds too good to be true - nothing has worked for me so far - why would this?”Let’s look at people’s common concerns about trying the End Insomnia System to end their insomnia and why it might be a good fit for you, even if you have doubts.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 46The Only Solution I Found for Insomnia
Struggling with insomnia can be an isolating experience, leaving you feeling misunderstood by doctors, therapists, and internet sources.The frustration of seeking help only to feel unheard is common.I know this feeling all too well because I’ve lived through it.My battle with insomnia lasted for 5 brutal years, and the system I developed to overcome it was born out of sheer necessity after exhausting all other options.My insomnia journey began during a particularly stressful time in my life.While the immediate stressors eventually went away, the sleepless nights remained.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 45How to Manage Setbacks During Your Insomnia Recovery
As you apply the End Insomnia System over time, know that setbacks are an inevitable—and even necessary—part of fully reversing insomnia.It’s wonderful to start sleeping better more consistently after struggling with insomnia.As you come to trust in your sleep, you can feel an enormous sense of relief, and you find that sleep is less and less on your mind.However, I’ve rarely seen someone completely overcome insomnia without having a few setbacks along the way.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 44The Science Behind Ending Insomnia
I want to give you more hope that you can change and bring good sleep back into your life and that the tools in the End Insomnia System will help you do it.Let’s talk about neuroplasticity.Neuroplasticity refers to your brain’s amazing ability to physically change for the better in response to learning new knowledge and perspectives and having new experiences, which is precisely what the End Insomnia System aims to help you do.Many find it empowering to learn that their brain can physically change through using a system like this.In our case, your brain can change to feel much calmer in the day and night so you can open up to normal sleep.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 43How to Reduce Sleep Anxiety (Through Self-Compassion)
We often don’t treat ourselves the way that we treat others.In our inner dialogues, we can often be critical, cruel, or even abusive.Yet, judging or blaming ourselves when we are in emotional pain or in the midst of another bad night is not helpful.Although self-criticism is extremely common, it’s linked to negative mental health outcomes.--Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 42How to be Resilient After a Bad Night
Dealing with insomnia is tough. I know because I’ve been there for five brutal years.Imagine waking up feeling tired and spending the day feeling worn out and worried about not sleeping well again.When this happens, you might start to avoid things you used to enjoy and find meaningful.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 41How to Manage Hyperarousal Symptoms at Night
It’s common for people with insomnia to experience “inexplicable” physical symptoms at night, such as:Hypnic jerks (the twitches in your body that wake you up just as you fall asleep).Drifting in and out of light sleep without seeming to enter deeper sleep.A racing heart as you lie in bed and begin to feel anxious about whether or not you will sleep.Waking up in a state of alarm in the middle of the night.Increasing tension in your body as you lie in bed.Is any of that familiar?Have you wondered if these symptoms mean something is wrong with your body or brain?Rest assured:The nervous system in hyperarousal can do all of these things and more.These symptoms of hyperarousal are brought on by sleep anxiety.You have limited control over these symptoms when they happen, but your reaction to them determines whether they become worse or whether you reduce them over time.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 40Overcoming Nighttime Panic
The following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System to overcome nighttime panic:You may have been suffering from insomnia for over a year or even longer.Even if you were a good sleeper all your life, you now struggle for hours to sleep most nights.You likely read a lot of scary online articles about sleep deprivation… and your insomnia grew worse and worse.You may find the most excruciating part of insomnia is lying awake at night.Your fear of poor sleep and the possible long-term effects it could have make facing nighttime wakefulness very difficult.Each miserable minute that ticks by feels like a confirmation of fears that you’re broken and that your insomnia will slowly ruin your life.You may feel desperately alone and broken.As you learn that anxiety is the underlying cause of your sleep issues—and that there is a way out—you’ll begin to feel more grounded.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 39Insomnia Weighing on Your Career or Business?
If you own a business or you are advancing in your career, the following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System you might relate to:Sometimes, you lay awake for hours trying to get to sleep.Other times, you may wake in the middle of the night with your heart pounding and your nervous system on edge.You often drift between being awake and sleeping lightly for much of the night, and it’s frustrating with how difficult it seems to sleep deeply.You may have even tried CBT-i, but your results weren’t lasting, so you decided to try the End Insomnia System.Like many others, the worst part of your insomnia may be how hobbled you feel in your profession.Whether you own a business or focus on your career, many tasks require energy and concentration.After a bad night, you feel that your brain doesn’t work well enough to stay on top of things.At this point, you may even split your tasks into two to-do lists.The first holds your demanding tasks, which you’ll only do if you sleep decently.The second list contains simple tasks you’ll do if you sleep poorly.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 38A Former Insomniac’s Journey to Restful Nights
The following is a story of a former insomniac you might relate to:You may have suffered from insomnia for years before discovering the End Insomnia System.If you’re like many others, your insomnia started during an intense period of stress.And then your sleep never returned to normal.Sleeping pills may have helped some, but your sleep was still very poor and inconsistent.The worst part about your insomnia may be how bad you feel during the day.—Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks

Ep 37Waking Up During the Night is Normal
When dealing with insomnia, it’s essential to understand two key aspects of sleep stages.First, waking up multiple times during the night is normal, especially in the latter part when sleep is lighter.Second, even if you get only some sleep, you are likely receiving the most restorative sleep, which occurs in the first part of your sleep cycle and is often enough to function.-Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? Get my FREE cheat sheet: The 7 Proven Steps I Used to Beat Insomnia After 5 Years of Hell—Without Pills, CBT-i, or Useless Sleep Hacks