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No More Sleepless
Hosted by Anna Akosua · EN
The No More Sleepless Podcast is for all those struggling with sleep or insomnia. Whether you are struggling falling asleep or staying asleep, this podcast is for you. Gently doze off as I provide you with some sleep tips and tricks, distract you from your own thoughts and finally talk you down to sleep with a bedtime story. During my own struggle with insomnia, I spent lots of time researching how to get better sleep and tried nearly everything to get back to a normal sleep pattern. Learn how I overcame my insomnia and hopefully you too will be sleeping better soon.
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Episode 053 - *Special* Interview with Jennifer Beigthley
Jul 17, 202101:04:28Tap to summarizeI'm excited to have Jennifer Beightley as a guest on today's podcast episode. Jennifer has suffered for years under chronic back-pain. JShe has been on a long health journey, trying out nearly everything to alleviate the back-pain which led her to become a certified pilates instructor and health coach. This podcast episode is filled with so much interesting and beneficial information. Amongst others we will touch on:Jennifer's journey with back-pain and sleep issues.What is pilates.How pain can affect so many different aspects in life. Dealing with setbacks.How meditation helped Jennifer.Jennifer's experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Stress, anxiety and its effects.Selfcare.And so much more...You can find Jennifer on Instagram @ jenniferlbeightley. She would love to hear from you and provides lots of beneficial information to all those suffering from back-pain and for anyone looking for a health-coach to have their back. This is the last *special* interview for this week in the series to celebrate 50 No More Sleepless podcast episodes and 1 year of the No More Sleepless podcast. Thank you very much to all my listeners for celebrating one year of the No More Sleepless podcast with me. I appreciate each one of you. Connect with me at anna@nomoresleepless.com or via Instagram at Anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 052 - *Special* Episode - Interview with Helen (Sleep Body Mind)
Jul 15, 202101:06:33Tap to summarizeAs a celebration of 50 podcast episodes and ONE year of the No More Sleepless podcast, I have a special series of interviews, celebrating this milestone with some of sleep experts I admire and closely connected with. I am thrilled to share this interview with Helen founder of Sleep Body Mind. Helen is a certified health coach specializing in women wellness and sleep. She has struggled with sleep and insomnia for years with insomnia setting on already at age 13. Since the recording of this podcast, Helen has actually just given birth to her 3rd child. As a mother of 3 young children and a busy entrepreneur, Helen provides a unique perspective on how woman and mothers can prioritize their health and sleep. In today's episode we will touch on:Helen's personal insomnia background and how it led her to studying sleep in London. Identifying as a bad sleeper and how this affects one's subconscious mind. What helped Helen the most to overcome insomnia.Sleep hygiene.The body - mind connection.An holistic approach to health. Women's specific struggle with sleep. Tips on how parents with young children can get enough sleep.And so much more...For more information on Helen Peckman check out www.sleepbodymind. Helen is an absolute joy to follow on Instagram with lots of helpful, engaging content but also lots of funny content. You can follow her at sleep_body_mind.Thank you very much to all my listeners for celebrating one year of the No More Sleepless podcast with me. I appreciate each one of you. Connect with me at anna@nomoresleepless.com or via Instagram at Anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 051 - *Special* Episode - Interview with Michael (Sleeptrust)
Jul 13, 202100:43:22Tap to summarizeAs a celebration of 50 podcast episodes and ONE year of the No More Sleepless podcast, I am thrilled and excited to share this interview with Michael, founder of Sleeptrust.eu. Michael is a sleep expert who helps business professionals return to high energy levels and improved productivity with rejuvenating sleep as the foundation. Michael created the "Sleeptrust Sleep Map", an unique 360° path, that lays out the clear steps to energizing sleep.In today's interview Michael will share a wealth of information and the interview is filled with nuggets of wisdom throughout the entire interview.In today's episode you will hear about:Michael's personal background with an injured back that led to sleepless nights. Michael's passion for the topic sleep and why he can resonate with his clients. Michael will talk about getting back to trusting yourself and your gut. The power of thoughts and the risks of identifying as a "bad sleeper".Michael's very powerful, top sleep tips. How sleep restriction helped one client who dealt with unique seasonal sleep disturbance. And so much more...For more information, contact details for Michael and to access endless resources for better sleep, check out www.sleeptrust.eu. Thank you very much to all my listeners for celebrating this milestone with me! I appreciate each one of you. Connect with me at anna@nomoresleepless.com or via Instagram at Anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 050 - Sharing Stories and Celebrating the 50th Podcast Episode
Jul 11, 202100:51:11Tap to summarizeYay!!! It's the 50th podcast episode. I can barely believe it. I'm excited to celebrate this milestone with you in today's episode as well as throughout this week with some special guest interviews I have lined up. In today's episode I'm diverting a bit away from my typical format with sleep tips but I'm sharing some thoughts on sharing stories, how it connects us as humans and is part of our human nature. If you are not asleep by then, you will hopefully fall asleep in the bedtime story that starts around the 36 minute mark. Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't already so you will not be missing on the special interviews I have planned to celebrate this milestone. Also, if you haven't already, I'd love if you'd provide a positive review for this podcast. Please feel free to send me your reviews via Instagram (Anna_nomoresleepless) or via email (Anna@nomoresleepless.com) if reviews online are not an option for you.Many thanks to you for joining me on this journey and for celebrating this big milestone with me! I appreciate you :-).
Transcribe →Ep 049 - 10 Sleep Aids That Might Feel Luxe To Some
Jul 4, 202100:45:34Tap to summarizeAfter the prior episode with 10 great sleep tips and sleep aids that are absolutely free and won't cost you a thing, today's episode is looking at 10 sleep aids that might seem luxe for some, or might come at an expense, depending on where you are living and what your healthcare insurance covers. Please note that I would recommend a good sleep hygiene, along with any of the sleep aids mentioned here. I also recommend you seeking medical help if you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety or depression. For more information, check out www.nomoresleepless.com. I'd love to connect with you on Instagram at Anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 048 - 10 Sleep Tips That Don't Cost A Cent And Helped Me The MOST with Insomnia
Jun 27, 202100:51:16Tap to summarizeDuring my struggle with insomnia it seemed like I tried it all. I was desperate for normal sleep and did not hesitate on spending any money on anything that could possibly help me get over the sleep struggles. Lots of the more expensive things I tried did not work for me. In today's episode I'm going over 10 sleep tips that cost absolutely nothing - yet helped me the most with insomnia. I still follow most of these sleep tips and have them incorporated in my daily routines. For more information check out www.nomoresleepless.com. I'd love to connect with you on IG at Anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 047 - 20 Tips On Keeping Cool At Night With No A/C
Jun 20, 202100:45:21Tap to summarizeSummer is about to start in lots of areas around the world. Yet, not everyone has access to Air Conditioning units to get to a comfort temperature level before going to bed. We naturally sleep better in a cool bedroom environment so check out today's episode for 20 tips on keeping cool at night without an A/C unit. Now, if you think this does not apply to you as you have an A/C unit, you might still have some takeaways from this episode and these tips can help you lower your electric bill, or might come in handy when traveling or staying somewhere with no A/C, or should your unit go out unexpectedly. If you have not fallen asleep as I go over these tips, you will surely fall asleep in the gentle sleep talk down as I go over our bedtime story starting at around 25:30 mins.Additional note: this episode was recorded prior to current wildfires and the heat wave in several states in the West of the U.S. My prayers go out to everyone affected. For more information check out www.nomoresleepless.com. I'd love if you connect with me on Instagram at anna_nomoresleepless.
Transcribe →Ep 046 - Tips on Managing Binge-Watching
Jun 15, 202100:51:37Tap to summarizeMost of us have probably stayed up far beyond our regular bedtime at some point to watch one more episode of that new show. Everyone's been talking about that new show and you finally checked it out. Before you know it, you are watching one episode after the other, and it seems you can barely manage to turn it off.Based on several studies I provide in this episode, binge-watching seems to be highly common and popular thanks to streaming services and never-ending content that's readily available online. Whether it's binge-watching, scrolling on your phone for hours at night, gaming or watching one video after the next one, you might hit a point where you are starting to feel some physical or mental effects. Check out this episode for tips on how to manage binge-watching, so watching your favorite shows stays an enjoyable experience and will not leave you drained, exhausted, and sleep-deprived. As usual, I'm ending this podcast episode with a bedtime story. If you want to jump ahead, the story starts at around the 35 minute mark. As we are getting close to 50 episodes and I'm looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with you, if you are enjoying this podcast but have not left a review yet, please do so on apple podcast or you can send it to me directly at anna@nomoresleepless.com. You can also send me a direct message on Instagram at anna_nomoresleepless.I truly appreciate you and your continuous support. Have a good night!Anna
Transcribe →Ep 045 - A "Phoney" Episode - How To Manage Sleep With Your Phone In The Room
Jun 7, 202100:36:08Tap to summarizeYou have probably heard the recommendation to leave your phone (and any electronics) out of your bedroom for good night sleep.In today's episode, I will briefly go over some of the reasons for this recommendation. This general recommendation might not necessarily work for everyone. Tune in to get some tips on how to handle your phone or any other electronics exposure ahead of your bedtime and how to keep your phone in your bedroom yet minimize any sleep disruptions. Fall asleep in this gentle sleep talk-down as I follow these tips up by talking about things currently happening in our lives as well as our bedtime story. I would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to me on Instagram at anna_nomoresleepless, leave me a review or email me at anna@nomoresleepless.com. For more information on the No More Sleepless podcast check out www.nomoresleepless.com.
Transcribe →Ep 044 - The Importance of Sleep on Your Daily Life
May 31, 202100:40:25Tap to summarizeHow you sleep can affect so many aspects in your daily life, in the long-term as well as in the short-term. Getting sufficient restorative sleep benefits both your mental and physical well-being. How often do we put work, our entertainment or social life ahead of getting enough sleep? Find some inspiration to prioritize your sleep in today’s episode. As usual, this podcast episode ends with a bedtime story. For more information check out www.nomoresleepless.com or connect with me on Instagram at anna_nomoresleepless.
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