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John Sarno made his mark in the mind-body world by challenging one powerful assumption: that chronic pain is caused by a broken body.

Instead, he proposed that the brain could generate symptoms in response to a perceived threat.

What if those exact same principles apply to insomnia?

Well, I believe they do.

In this episode, I break down how Sarno’s work applies directly to sleep—and why inso...

It's such an honor to talk with Patti.

After 33 years of insomnia, she shares how she moved out of the struggle and left sleep rules behind.

We talk candidly about the messy middle, letting go of sleep meds, and what real transformation actually looks like.

Plus, Patti shares 12 powerful sleep tips that helped her along the way.

If you’re feeling stuck or questioning the process, this conversati...

“How long until this goes away?”

It’s a question almost everyone asks and it’s the one that keeps us stuck. 

In this episode, we talk about hyperarousal, timeline thinking, the waiting game, and why recovery begins when you start living instead of waiting.

We also talk about:

• Why insomnia isn’t something you have, but something the brain learns to do
• How timeline pressure ca...

Wondering what true recovery actually looks?

Feel like sleep is the ONLY sign that things are getting better?

Wish you had a clearer sense of whether you’re on the right track?

This episode is for you.

Most of us who struggle with insomnia are driven, type-A, perfectionistic overachievers. We love a clear plan. A step-by-step path. Boxes to check.

Milestones feel reassuring because they show...

Going to the bathroom multiple times a night?

Lying in bed thinking, “I better go again… just in case"?

If you struggle with insomnia and nighttime bladder urgency, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear:

• Why frequent nighttime bathroom trips are so common with insomnia 
• Why it’s usually not a bladder problem at all 
• How hyperarousal and sleep anxiety can create a sense of urgenc...

When I had insomnia, I couldn’t figure out why anything having to do with sleep felt so GIGANTIC in my mind.

Every nuance, every sensation, every night felt more critical than the last.

It was very life-or-death to me.

What I didn’t realize at the time was:

There was a perfectly logical reason for this.

My brain wasn’t malfunctioning.

It was doing exactly what brains are d...

In this encore episode,  I dive into the surprising reason your brain won’t let you sleep at night, even when nothing is actually wrong.

You’ll learn:

• Why insomnia is rooted in survival, not broken sleep
• How wakefulness becomes linked with fear
• The role hyperarousal plays in keeping the cycle alive
• The difference between real danger and perceived threat
• Why trying to fix sleep often backfires
• How understanding...

In this deeply relatable episode, Carlos shares his honest journey through insomnia.

After years of overthinking and long sleep onset, a period of intense work stress pushed his nervous system into full-blown survival mode, and not sleeping became something his brain perceived as a threat. 

Like so many others, Carlos did what we're told to do: CBT-I, sleep restriction, breathing exercises, supplements, medicatio...

Emily’s insomnia started with a single sleepless night. She’d stayed up late before, but always on purpose. This time, the choice wasn't hers. And that loss of control left her feeling scared, confused, and convinced something inside her must be broken.

What followed next was a cycle she didn’t understand: long nights, constant clock-watching, dread as the sun went down, and days shaped entirely around prev...

When insomnia shows up, it can feel like more than lost sleep.

You may grieve the loss of freedom, spontaneity, and the trust you once had.

In this episode, Beth talks about:

• Why grief is a normal part of insomnia 
• The two main ways it can show up
• How it changes over time and becomes a source of wisdom 
• Her own story of loss, healing, and learning to trust life again

If you’ve ever felt sad about h...

In this foundational episode, Beth is joined by Mind. Body. Sleep.® co-coach Richard Wills to explore one of the most important — and least understood — aspects of insomnia recovery: hyperarousal.

Together, they unpack what hyperarousal really is, how it shows up in the body and mind, and why it’s the true obstacle standing between you and effortless sleep.

You’ll learn the four types of hypera...

Beth spent 42 years chasing sleep.

Until one day, she realized the very effort to “fix” insomnia was the exact thing keeping her stuck.

What followed wasn’t another hack, routine, or bedtime ritual. It was a complete shift in how she related to sleep itself.

In this episode, Beth shares three transformational mindsets that quietly ended her lifelong battle with insomnia.

You’ll he...

In this episode, I explore what I consider the single most powerful tool for overcoming insomnia — your response. When it comes to long-term recovery, it’s not about finding a magic sleep trick or trying harder to force sleep. It’s about how you respond to the experience of insomnia itself.

We’ll look at what happens when the brain’s hyperarousal system misinterprets sleeplessness as danger and ...

In this inspiring story, Rik shares how insomnia brought him to his knees — and how he slowly rewired fear into freedom. From panic attacks to the loneliness of sleepless nights, he describes what it was like to feel trapped in the cycle of anxiety and exhaustion.

But through patience, community, and a new understanding of the mind, Rik discovered something profound: freedom isn’t perfect sleep. It’s lettin...

Ever feel like your insomnia was FINALLY gone… only to have it come back for no apparent reason?

This used to drive me absolutely bananas.

Insomnia can vanish for weeks, months—or even years at a time, and then reappear without warning.

 No wonder it's so confusing.

But once I learned how memory works and how the brain stores experiences, it started to make a lot more sense. 

Can't stop thinking about your sleep?

Wondering how to get back to clarity?

Feel like you're just spinning your wheels?

Sounds pretty normal to me.

In fact, confusion is often a sign that something deeper is happening beneath the surface.

In this episode, I talk about what overthinking really is, why it shows up during recovery, and how to relate to it in a way that helps you move through it so cl...

Stuck in the research loop with insomnia?

You’re not alone.

When sleep becomes unpredictable, researching feels like the next best thing to do. Because at least you're doing something… right?

But what if that something is quietly reinforcing the very problem you’re trying to solve?

In this episode, Beth and Michelle talk about why it’s so easy to get trapped in the research loop,...

Have you ever wondered what actually makes insomnia recovery possible?

In this episode, I talk about exactly that.

We explore one of the most hopeful principles of neuroplasticity — and why it’s the reason getting beyond insomnia isn't just possible… but inevitable when you understand how the brain works.

The human brain has the amazing capacity to change associations and shift links.

I had such a lovely time sitting down with Liz, a psychotherapist and alum of the Mind. Body. Sleep. mentorship.

Not only did Liz make it through insomnia herself, but she stayed active in the community to support others still on their way.

Like so many of us, she tried everything:

• Impeccable sleep hygiene
• CBT-I
• Sleep meds

But the more she tried, the more fear crept in.

Not just a fear of not sleeping,...