Fearless Sleep Podcast | A path to insomnia-free life based on personal recovery insights

Our brain links certain dates or events to our sleep patterns, making us hyperaware and anxious around that time. In this video we talk about the topic brought up by one of the viewers – a speed bump that happened around the anniversary of their insomnia beginning. We're going to explore the reason why it happens and most importantly, how to move through them. Enjoy!

Setbacks (or speedbumps) are a normal part of overcoming insomnia and sleep anxiety. But when we are going through one, it can feel disorienting and scary. In this video, I share my experiences of speedbumps – in hopes to show that what you are going through might not be as strange as it may feel. And most importantly – to give hope that there's the light at the end of the tunnel!If you enjoyed this video, you may also find value in Fearless Sleep Library – a content hub with community elements where we go really deep into the nuances of recovery. More info: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/Website: sleepcoach.skYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleepNewsletter: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/

Have you even tried to "sit with your anxiety" only to find yourself even more stuck in it? Have you ever wondered what it really means - to “sit with anxiety”? In this episode, I share my journey of struggling with this idea, the shift that helped, and two simple analogies that can make acceptance a bit more natural. If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated trying to “do it right,” this talk may bring you clarity. I hope you'll enjoy it!If you crave for a supportive space where you can learn how to navigate insomnia and sleep anxiety recovery, you are very welcome to join the Fearless Sleep Library: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/

In this episode, I talk about the role of self-help and spiritual books during insomnia recovery. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling hopeful at the start of a book — only to end up confused or uneasy later on, you’re definitely not alone. I’m sharing some of my personal reflections on this, along with a few things I learned that helped me relate to books and teachings in a way that felt less confusing. There’s also a subtle trap I noticed, especially when it comes to spiritual concepts — something that might be worth watching out for if you’re on this path. If you’ve been feeling a bit lost in all the information out there, I think this might bring some clarity 💛   📚Fearless Sleep Library membership: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/insomnia-recovery-support-library/ 🎥 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep 💌 Fearless Sleep Letters: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/ 📣 My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fearless.sleep 🏠 My website: https://www.sleepcoach.sk Thank you for being here!

In this episode, we are going to discuss four essentials that help us overcome insomnia, i.e. the fear around sleep and wakefulness. Insomnia recovery is a complex process, we can't omit any these elements if we want to reach the place of peaceful, fear-free nights.  If you found this episode helpful, consider joining the Fearless Sleep Library where we go deeper in the nuances of recovery and talk about the "how-tos": sleepcoach.sk

You’re sleeping better. You’re less afraid. But the thoughts about insomnia… they’re still there. Why? In this episode, we talk about one of the most common and confusing phases of recovery: when the struggle feels lighter, but your mind is still consumed by it. You’ll learn: Why lingering thoughts about sleep don’t mean you’re doing something wrong How the “aftertaste” of insomnia fades (and why it takes time) What to do when recovery feels like a whisper in the background How to stop trying to eradicate thoughts and start living with more ease Whether you’re in the early shifts or nearing the end of your journey, I hope this brings some clarity ❤️

In this Q&A episode, I answer three powerful listener questions that touch on some of the most common — and confusing — experiences in sleep recovery. We explore: 🌀 What actually counts as a sleep effort — and why trying to avoid everything might be holding you back 🎵 How to relate differently to intrusive songs (or looping thoughts) that show up at night 🔁 The fear of being “back at square one” — and why that feeling doesn’t mean you’ve lost progress Whether you're navigating insomnia, anxiety around sleep, or just trying to trust your body again, I hope these reflections bring clarity and compassion to your journey. Let’s unpack these tricky moments together — and remind ourselves that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect to be real.

In this conversation, Sarah shares her personal recovery journey through postpartum insomnia, shedding light on the emotional toll, sleep anxiety, and societal pressures. She opens up about the lack of resources for mothers facing insomnia and the importance of self-kindness, spirituality, and self-parenting in the recovery process. With Sarah, we explored the multifaceted nature of recovery, discussed inner work, somatic experiences, and the role of emotional understanding. We dived into the challenges of navigating setbacks, the significance of self-compassion – especially for parents – and how fear can be an opportunity for personal growth.

In this episode, I’m discussing one of the strangest yet most common experiences for those who fear not sleeping (a.k.a. insomnia) – hypnic awareness. It’s often considered one of the most frustrating parts of the struggle, which is understandable. I’ve experienced it myself, and I’ll be sharing what helped me overcome it. Hope you find it helpful! Find me on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearless.sleep Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep Website: www.sleepcoach.sk      

This episode is here to offer some clarity for those moments when we feel stuck in our insomnia recovery journey but can’t quite figure out why.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed with the information on insomnia recovery, this letter may just be for you. Read it in a text form: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/p/when-knowing-too-much-gets-in-the

Fearless Sleep Letters is a personal project where I share deep insights into the insomnia recovery process. To give these letters second life, I’ve decided to create a series of audio recordings where I read some of them aloud. The first letter in this series is "How to work with residual anxious thoughts and feelings." To read my other letters, visit https://sleeptalks.substack.com/

What are speed bumps? Are they necessary for insomnia recovery? And how to navigate one when it happens? Check out my conversation with Coach Aly who shares her personal experience and insights from her journey. ❤️

Sleep coach Cristian and I dive deep into one of the toughest concepts of insomnia recovery – befriending wakefulness. We discuss what it means, how to embrace it, and the role of self-kindness in the process. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow for more insights on insomnia recovery!

Just sharing some thoughts on insomnia recovery. No quick fixes, just my experience and what’s been on my mind. If you’re going through it, you’re not alone. ❤️

If you’ve been struggling with insomnia and sleep anxiety, you might notice that you no longer feel naturally sleepy. In this video, I’ll explain why this happens and share personal insights that allowed me to rediscover this feeling again.

Let’s bust the common insomnia myth that we must be confident in knowing how and when we’ll sleep. This kind of confidence isn’t helpful—it can actually prolong the struggle. Instead, here’s a refreshing perspective that might be truly eye-opening! Enjoy!

When we deal with chronic insomnia we often don't trust the our body can sleep on its own. That create a bunch on unhelpful behaviors and thinking patterns that fuel the problem. In this episode we discuss how to bring that trust back. Enjoy!

In this talk, Coach Daniel from The Sleep Coach School and I explore some of the trickiest topics that arise during insomnia recovery. Why do we feel like we get everything rationally but emotionally we are still "not there"? What can help overcome this? How does the learning process happen? What facilitates the journey and what slows it down? Had Daniel himself experienced insomnia? Listen to learn more!

When we talk about insomnia recovery – do we really know what that is? How to tell whether we are "there" or not? What are the things that might be slowing the process down? Michelle and I talk in detail about our experiences with insomnia recovery and how it turned out to be not what we both originally imagined.