Dealing with Insomnia Relapses
In this episode, we explore how to effectively navigate insomnia flare-ups after recovery and differentiate between a temporary blip and a full relapse. We discuss actionable strategies to shorten epi...
18 Helmi 8min
Why You Can't Sleep While Traveling
In this episode, we explore why travel often disrupts sleep, even for those who usually sleep well, differentiating between travel without and with time zone changes. We also discuss practical strateg...
17 Helmi 8min
Sleeping Without Rules After Insomnia Recovery
In this episode, we explore the paradox of moving from strict sleep protocols to trusting your body's natural rhythms after recovering from insomnia. We discuss how to transition from a structured sle...
16 Helmi 7min
When Insomnia Recovery Makes Sleep Worse
In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of 'extinction bursts' in insomnia recovery, where sleep temporarily worsens before getting better, and how these setbacks are often signs of progress. We al...
15 Helmi 9min
Breaking the Cycle of Sleep Performance Anxiety
In this episode, we explore why a single bad night's sleep doesn't dictate your entire day and how the belief that you 'can't cope' perpetuates insomnia. We also discuss practical strategies to overco...
14 Helmi 8min
Naps Don't Fix Bad Sleep
In this episode, we explore why naps and sleeping in often worsen insomnia and how your circadian rhythm truly operates. We also discuss why tired days are an essential part of the healing process for...
13 Helmi 7min
Stop Fighting Your Mind and Sleep
In this episode, we explore how fighting your thoughts makes insomnia worse and differentiate between suppressing thoughts and allowing them. We also discuss how the cognitive behavioral therapy tool,...
12 Helmi 9min
Screens at Night: Dopamine vs. Blue Light
In this episode, we explore why screens disrupt sleep by discussing the roles of blue light and dopamine. We also discover strategies to manage evening screen use effectively without completely elimin...
11 Helmi 8min
