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The Sleep Coach School Podcast
Hosted by Daniel Erichsen · EN
If you want to finally understand why restful sleep has eluded you despite everything you’ve tried, this podcast is for you.
Here you will find the insights you’ve been looking for, the education that you’ve missed out on, and the peace of mind you’ve been dreaming of.
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Prison Break
3w ago00:13:07Tap to summarizeAre you trapped in a cycle of "I must" or "I must not"? When we struggle with sleep, we often create a mental prison built on strict rules: I must take a pill, I must avoid coffee, I must not go out. Ironically, these very rules create the high-stakes environment that keeps us awake. In this video, Coach Daniel (Sleep Physician turned Sleep Coach) breaks down why "low stakes" are the ultimate key to peaceful nights and how you can break the shackles of sleep anxiety for good. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →It Was So Physical
3w ago00:34:25Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Talking Insomnia, Tony shares his deeply personal journey through grief, anxiety, and severe sleep disruption. After the sudden loss of his wife and becoming a single parent, Tony found himself struggling with insomnia for the first time in his life. What began as understandable sleep disruption quickly turned into anxiety-driven sleeplessness—filled with fear, frustration, and uncertainty. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How sleep struggles began 03:00 Life changes and loss 06:00 When insomnia started 10:00 Trying medication 15:00 Anxiety and physical symptoms 18:00 Discovering The Sleep Coach School 22:00 Recovery journey 26:00 Setbacks and progress 28:00 Lessons learned If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ — Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Should I Go To Bed When I'm Sleepy Enough?
3w ago00:14:44Tap to summarizeShould you stay in bed? Get up? Try to calm your mind? This episode explores why trying to control sleep—or even trying to calm anxiety—can actually make things worse, and what to do instead. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Our way is SCIENTFICIALLY validated!!
4w ago00:23:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Heard Online, we dive into a fascinating article from The New Scientist by Helen Thompson. We explore the "propaganda" surrounding the 8-hour sleep rule and look at groundbreaking research that suggests how you think you slept is actually more important for your performance and mood than how many hours you actually slept. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Pre-Pregnancy Insomnia
4w ago00:10:27Tap to summarizeCan you become a mom if you’re struggling with insomnia? This episode kicks off a new mini-series on “Momsomnia” with honest, reassuring answers. Drawing from her own experience with insomnia before, during, and after pregnancy, she tackles the biggest fears many women face—fertility, caring for a baby, and whether sleep will get worse. Her message is simple but powerful: your body is resilient, and both sleep and motherhood don’t require perfection to work. In fact, pressure and fear around sleep often make things harder—not easier. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. — Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Sleep Always Returns
Apr 1400:16:23Tap to summarizeCan months of barely sleeping damage your brain? That’s the question Coach Daniel is revisiting—and his updated answer might surprise you. In this episode, Daniel corrects a previous take and explains why extreme long-term sleep deprivation (like 0–2 hours a night for months) doesn’t actually happen the way it feels during insomnia. More importantly, he shares a more helpful perspective: sleep always returns—often sooner and more than we think. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. You’ll learn why we tend to underestimate our sleep, how the brain adapts even during tough periods, and why the story we tell ourselves about sleep can impact us more than sleep loss itself. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? I f so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Give Yourself Unconditional Self Acceptance
Apr 1300:43:23Tap to summarizeYogi shares his powerful journey of overcoming chronic insomnia and sleep anxiety. As a web designer working a stressful, success-driven job, Yogi's struggles began following a series of unfortunate events, including a near-death experience and health scares. What started as waking up consistently at 3:00 AM quickly spiraled into intense anxiety and physical symptoms like nausea and headaches. After months of searching for a "quick fix" and nearly checking into an ashram, Yogi discovered The Sleep Coach School through Reddit. Through his experience in the Insomnia Immunity Program and the support of coaches like Coach Christian and Coach Veronica, Yogi learned to navigate the emotional weight of his journey and realize that recovery is possible—even when it feels surreal. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! T ales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →When to use ACCEPTANCE vs DISTRACTION in Insomnia
Apr 1100:14:23Tap to summarizeIs acceptance the only way to handle sleep anxiety, or is it okay to distract yourself? In this Insomnia Insight episode, Daniel (Sleep Physician turned Coach) explains why Acceptance vs. Distraction is a false choice. Through a listener’s email, we dive into why both are perfectly compatible when used as forms of "non-doing." Learn how shifting your intent from escaping anxiety to simply engaging with life (whether that’s watching TV or sitting with your thoughts) is the key to ending the struggle and finding peace of mind. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ — Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →How mom of five Brittany left the insomnia struggle
Mar 2900:48:31Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode, Daniel welcomes Brittany, a mother of five who experienced a harrowing descent into postpartum insomnia. Brittany shares her journey from the "dark night" of failed medical regimens and "whopper doses" to discovering a life-changing perspective through The Sleep Coach School.The turning point? A realization that she could harvest her strawberries—and her life—even while feeling miserable. If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://buff.ly/pmsuvTZ and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool
Transcribe →Hormonal Insomnia
Mar 2600:18:46Tap to summarizeHave you been concerned that hormonal changes are causing your insomnia? Maybe you're going through perimenopause. Maybe your sleep worsens during your cycle. Maybe you're thinking about testosterone levels. If that’s you, here is the most important thing to understand: Hormonal insomnia is real. But it is not caused by hormones. Hormones can disrupt sleep. But they cannot create the ongoing, self-sustaining struggle we call insomnia. If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu. The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well. BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket. The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs! Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-... Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: / thesleepcoachschool
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