Fearless Sleep Podcast | A path to insomnia-free life based on personal recovery insights

Letting Go, Earworms, and Fake Square Ones: Q&A on Insomnia Recovery

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.

Postpartum insomnia & emotional healing: insights from Sarah's recovery journey

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.

Being aware of falling asleep | Overcoming hypnic awareness during insomnia

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!
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Which level of (trying to) control is holding us back? A framework

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.

When knowing "too much" gets in the way of recovery | Fearless Sleep Letters

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

How to “work” with residual anxious thoughts and feelings | Fearless Sleep Letters

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/

Dealing with speed bumps. A chat with Coach Aly Hansen

What are speed bumps? Are they necessary for insomnia recovery? And how to navigate one when it happens? Check out my conversation with Coach Aly who shares her personal experience and insights from her journey. ❤️

How to TRULY befriend wakefulness | Insomnia recovery with Coach Cristian Zor

Sleep coach Cristian and I dive deep into one of the toughest concepts of insomnia recovery – befriending wakefulness. We discuss what it means, how to embrace it, and the role of self-kindness in the process. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow for more insights on insomnia recovery!

Do I have to MAINTAIN my insomnia recovery somehow?

Just sharing some thoughts on insomnia recovery. No quick fixes, just my experience and what’s been on my mind. If you’re going through it, you’re not alone. ❤️

What causes sleepiness to disappear & how to bring It back

If you’ve been struggling with insomnia and sleep anxiety, you might notice that you no longer feel naturally sleepy. In this video, I’ll explain why this happens and share personal insights that allowed me to rediscover this feeling again.