59: What is normal sleep?

Good sleepers close their eyes, fall asleep quickly and wake up in the morning feeling refreshed. It should be that easy. When you have insomnia, sleep isn’t easy. You can’t fall asleep. Or you lie awake for hours in the middle of the night, exhausted but wired. Whether you’ve been suffering for years or even decades, understanding how sleep works is the first step to better sleep. After listening to this episode, you'll know why it's normal: to feel tired after lunch to take a few nights to make up for missed sleep to misjudge how long you sleep to feel like you sleep better the first half of the night and more restlessly toward morning to wake up briefly throughout the night If you aren't sleeping well and waking up rested, there are imbalances in your body that are keeping you awake. We can find out what they are and give you a plan to correct them so you can sleep better soon. Click here to sign up for the ⁠Insomnia Insight program⁠. You'll know exactly what's causing your sleep issues and have a plan to fix it in 30 days so you can sleep well, permanently and naturally.