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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 28 MIN

Exhausted but Can't Switch Off? Here's Why

from Beyond Diagnosis · host Rita De Michele

Why can’t I sleep even when I’m exhausted? Rita De Michele speaks with Helen Dugdale, psychotherapist, brain coach, educator, and author of Put Insomnia to Sleep, about the hidden link between anxiety, racing thoughts, fear of not sleeping, and chronic insomnia. Helen shares practical strategies for reducing sleep anxiety, retraining negative thought patterns, creating a calmer bedtime routine, and understanding why overthinking at night can keep your body stuck in stress mode. If you have ever felt tired but wide awake, struggled with a racing mind at 2am, or wondered whether poor sleep is connected to anxiety, emotional triggers, or deeper patterns, this interview offers powerful insights and practical support. 🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Insomnia Checklist: https://www.australianbraincoaching.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/australianbraincoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/australianbraincoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/australianbraincoachingWelcome to Beyond Diagnosis, a podcast that will raise your awareness, strengthen your decision-making, and amplify your voice for Alternative practices, so you can take back control of your health. By subscribing, you will gain access to content for people who have long-term health issues and connect with functional, wellbeing and mindset professionals. 👩‍💻FIND OUT MORE Rita De Michele is a Health Advocate & Podcast Host Beyond Diagnosis is a platform that facilitates a connection between your health condition and a holistic practitionerWatch the episode on the Beyond Diagnosis YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/vXzPi2oS6ig📲SAY HI ON SOCIALS:Website: https://www.beyonddiagnosis.app/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritademicheleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-de-michele-health-advocate-74a408109/Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/beyonddiagnosis_app/⚕️Medical Disclaimer: https://shorturl.at/xpjZ2

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Why can’t I sleep even when I’m exhausted? Rita De Michele speaks with Helen Dugdale, psychotherapist, brain coach, educator, and author of Put Insomnia to Sleep, about the hidden link between anxiety, racing thoughts, fear of not sleeping, and chronic insomnia. Helen shares practical strategies for reducing sleep anxiety, retraining negative thought patterns, creating a calmer bedtime routine, and understanding why overthinking at night can keep your body stuck in stress mode. If you h...

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