The wildest thing about sleep is that the more we battle it, the further we get from it.
Today's podcast episode explores why insomnia feels like a battle for so many, and why that mindset might be holding you back.
I spent most of my life wrestling with insomnia, believing that if I just tried hard enough, I could overcome it.
Imagine my surprise to learn it was the exact opposite of that.
Sleep isn't something we overcome. It’s something we allow.
In fact, seeing it as a fight makes our brain think there’s a threat, keeping us in fight-or-flight.
In this episode, I share a personal story that flipped my perspective. Here's what else I cover:
- Why insomnia doesn’t respond to force or control
- The surprising benefits of not viewing sleep as a battle
- Simple shifts that help your brain feel safe enough to sleep
- Why fighting harder makes it go slower
- When you step out of the battle and become the teacher that’s when healing begins
If you’re tired of struggling and want a different approach, this episode could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s not about trying harder — it’s about creating a mental space where sleep feels safe and easy again.
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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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