This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Michelle Weil, fellow sleep coach (and dear friend), to discuss a powerful question in the insomnia recovery process:
Does belief shape behavior, or does behavior shift belief?
And why does it even matter?
Well, if you're struggling insomnia, you've probably got some unhelpful beliefs about sleep that aren't even true.
Do any of these thoughts feel like unshakable facts?
"I'll never recover."
"My body is broken."
"I'm the one person who can't be helped."
If so, you're not alone.
But what if these persistent thoughts aren't absolute truths? What if they're just well-rehearsed mental loops running on replay?
Michelle and I explore:
- How limiting beliefs unknowingly fuel sleep anxiety
- Whether belief shifts first — or behavior leads the way
- Simple ways to challenge old sleep narratives
- Why you don’t need perfect beliefs to recover
If fear-based beliefs are keeping you stuck, this episode is a must!
Listen for truths rather than fixes. Because those are the realizations that will lead you back to effortless sleep.
Enjoy! 🧡
Resources Mentioned:
👉🏼 Ep 7. The Lighter Side of Insomnia
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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.
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