EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 1H 40M
How to Stop Worrying Before Sleep_ Psychology for Sleep
from Sleep Science · host Sleep Science
"Your body is exhausted. But your mind just won't shut up." Sound familiar? Worry has a way of hijacking bedtime — not because you're weak, but because your brain is literally wired to protect you at the worst possible moment.In this gentle yet powerful sleep episode, we combine clinical psychology with relaxing narration to help you break the anxiety-sleep loop. Learn why your brain chooses bedtime to replay every mistake, deadline, and fear — and how to calmly interrupt the pattern using evidence-based techniques like the "worry download," cognitive shuffling, and paradoxical intention. No toxic positivity. No "just stop thinking about it." Just real, usable psychology delivered in a soft, soothing voice designed to guide you into deep rest. We also explain the science of rumination, how sleep deprivation amplifies anxiety, and why trying to suppress worries makes them stronger — then give you simple tools to let them go. Perfect for overthinkers, insomniacs, and anyone whose mind races the moment the lights go out. Press play. Let your worries wait until morning.
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