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How long does insomnia recovery really take – and why does it feel like everyone else is recovering faster? In this conversation, Daniel Erichsen from The Sleep Coach School and I talk about some of the trickiest recovery concerns: - Why do others' recoveries look easier and shorter than mine? - Can my insomnia be entirely "special"? - Why do I keep coming back for support? - Will my speed bumps ever end? This conversation is especially for those who've been in recovery for a few years and have started to wonder if they're the exception. (Spoiler: you're not ❤️) -- 📚 Fearless Sleep Library Membership – a place where we go really deep into the nuances of recovery. More info: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/

This is a special episode on chronic fatigue and the fear of feeling tired with Daniel, who went through both chronic fatigue and insomnia for over 30 years and finally found freedom, energy, and a new mission in life. If you’ve been dealing with sleep anxiety and persistent fatigue, this episode is for you. ❤️ Enjoy!

We asked folks to send us recovery questions and we answered them! In this conversation, Coach Michelle Weil and I are diving deeper into the nuances of recovery: 👉 Rebuilding trust with our mind and body after feeling betrayed by insomnia 👉 Understanding how education can become a sleep effort and the importance of changing the relationship with sleep efforts. 👉 Processing feelings of loneliness, envy, and sadness during recovery. 👉 Facing triggers and building resilience to strengthen recovery. Enjoy! Michelle Weil's website: https://hopefulmind.com/ Fearless Sleep website: sleepcoach.sk

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.sk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep Newsletter: 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/