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EPISODE · Nov 9, 2023 · 14 MIN

Paradoxical Insomnia – Why You Feel Like You’re Not Sleeping | Ep 15

from Mind. Body. Sleep.® - Retrain Your Brain. Restore Your Sleep. Reclaim Your Life. · host Beth Kendall

Do you ever wake up and wonder if you even slept at all?Do you feel like your body is sleeping but your brain is awake?Do you feel like you’re in some kind of weird limbo state; half-asleep and half-awake?If so, this episode is tailored specifically for you!One of the most bizarre aspects of my own insomnia experience was the seeming inability I had to sleep deeply. My brain wouldn’t let me cross fully into sleep no matter what I did.Hypersleep is a common phenomenon, but without understanding what it is or why it happens, it can feel pretty scary.Finally, after decades of feeling like I had a broken brain, I understood what was going on. And that made it SO much easier to get beyond.Join me in this episode and discover:What paradoxical insomnia isThe two crucial factors that affect sleepWhy nothing is inherently wrongHow to navigate this peculiar sleep stateWhy it won’t last foreverOnce this paradoxical mystery fades,  hypersleep becomes deeper sleep. And you can get back to your big, beautiful life.Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast:Apple | Spotify | GoogleWork with Beth:👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship👉 Start the Free Insomnia CourseFull Show Notes & Transcription HERE.🧡 Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform!!About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. © 2023 - 2026 Beth KendallDISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

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Do you ever wake up and wonder if you even slept at all? Do you feel like your body is sleeping but your brain is awake? Do you feel like you’re in some kind of weird limbo state; half-asleep and half-awake? If so, this episode is tailored specifically for you! One of the most bizarre aspects of my own insomnia experience was the seeming inability I had to sleep deeply. My brain wouldn’t let me cross fully into sleep no matter what I did. Hypersleep is a common phenomenon, but without un...

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