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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2026 · 14 MIN

267: 4 Steps To Stop Sleep Anxiety For Good

from The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it · host Martha Lewis

Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution Program here or talk to me first by scheduling a consultation.In this episode, I break down four steps to stop sleep anxiety for good, and none of them are the meditation or deep breathing advice you've probably already tried.You'll learn:The four steps to stop sleep anxiety for goodWhy your brain won't stop bringing up sleep, even when you're trying not to think about itWhy your sleep might not actually be as bad as you think it isA simple technique to use at bedtime or if you wake up anxious in the nightThe root cause that keeps sleep anxiety coming back even after you've tried everything elsePlus, I share my client Samantha's story, from years of band aid fixes to a breaking point that cost her time at work, and what we finally found underneath it all.00:00 Sleep Anxiety Spiral00:49 Samantha’s Breaking Point02:01 Why Your Brain Fixates04:20 Step One Track Thoughts05:59 Step Two Reframe Thinking08:12 Step Three Sleep Mantra10:14 Step Four Find Root Cause12:12 Samantha’s Test Results13:19 Recovery Setbacks and Wins14:19 Hope and Next Steps

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