Best Insomnia Fix Podcasts (2024)

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You Can't MAKE Your Baby or Toddler Sleep (Here's What You Can Do Instead) 18:00

7h ago18:00

18:00

"She woke up for 15 minutes during her nap...WHY? How can I make her sleep?" "He played for 20 minutes with his trucks after bedtime, how can I make him sleep instead?" These are total normal questions I get from clients, and here is what I tell them, and I want you to know: You can't. You cannot control your child's eyelids closing and falling asl…

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How to Manage Hyperarousal Symptoms at Night 6:24

13h ago6:24

6:24

It’s common for people with insomnia to experience “inexplicable” physical symptoms at night, such as: Hypnic jerks (the twitches in your body that wake you up just as you fall asleep). Drifting in and out of light sleep without seeming to enter deeper sleep. A racing heart as you lie in bed and begin to feel anxious about whether or not you will s…

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Melatonin + Kids: When (And When Not) To Use It, And What To Do Instead 19:53

3d ago19:53

19:53

Guilty of having tried melatonin to get a restless kid to sleep? You're very much not alone. Today I'm going to do a bit of a deep dive into melatonin use in kids - what melatonin really is, what data supports using it for children, when NOT to use it for children (spoiler - in the vast majority of kids, we don't want to), and why we want to avoid …

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Stroke Recovery Insights with UCLA Neurologist Dr. Steve Cramer 47:46

3d ago47:46

47:46

Mike interviews UCLA Neurologist & MD Steven Cramer on Stoke Recovery. Dr. Cramer is a stroke neurologist who does clinical research. Dr. Cramer's research focuses on neural repair after central nervous system injury in humans, with an emphasis on stroke and on the recovery of movement. Treatments examined include robotics, cellular therapies, a mo…

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Overcoming Nighttime Panic 5:31

14d ago5:31

5:31

The following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System to overcome nighttime panic: You may have been suffering from insomnia for over a year or even longer. Even if you were a good sleeper all your life, you now struggle for hours to sleep most nights. You likely read a lot of scary online articles about sleep deprivation… an…

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Trust Your (Literal) Gut: A Conversation with Tiny Health Founder Cheryl Sew Hoy 30:55

10d ago30:55

30:55

Ready to nerd out on microbiomes?! Today's guest is Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, the first gut health test for Moms and babies. Cheryl shares with us how her own pregnancy and birth journey inspired this business, what she discoverd about the importance of gut health, and how Tiny Health has now helped over 25,000 families identify & cou…

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Insomnia Weighing on Your Career or Business? 4:19

14d ago4:19

4:19

If you own a business or you are advancing in your career, the following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System you might relate to: Sometimes, you lay awake for hours trying to get to sleep. Other times, you may wake in the middle of the night with your heart pounding and your nervous system on edge. You often drift between…

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ENCORE: Why You Need To Take A Solo Trip With Your Kids 14:54

16d ago14:54

14:54

Last night I got home after a *magical* 30ish hours at a hotel with my oldest son, Teddy, who is now 7 years old. Today, I'm re-sharing why I do these trips with each of my kids - I hope it inspires you to do one! Some of my favorite memories of my entire LIFE? The solo one night trips I take with each of my three kids. Today I'm sharing with you g…

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A Former Insomniac’s Journey to Restful Nights 6:50

22d ago6:50

6:50

The following is a story of a former insomniac you might relate to: You may have suffered from insomnia for years before discovering the End Insomnia System. If you’re like many others, your insomnia started during an intense period of stress. And then your sleep never returned to normal. Sleeping pills may have helped some, but your sleep was stil…

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How To Stand Up To Bedtime Stall Tactics 13:51

25d ago13:51

13:51

The drama! The tears! The begging! Bedtime stall tactics can be a brutal way to end an otherwise happy day with your toddler. In today's episode, I'm going to share both some concrete steps you can take to curb them, but also a way to reframe the message that allowing stall tactics is sending your child - to make it easier for you to stand up to th…

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Waking Up During the Night is Normal 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

When dealing with insomnia, it’s essential to understand two key aspects of sleep stages. First, waking up multiple times during the night is normal, especially in the latter part when sleep is lighter. Second, even if you get only some sleep, you are likely receiving the most restorative sleep, which occurs in the first part of your sleep cycle an…

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How To Never Hear "I'm Booooored" This Summer feat. Days With Grey 32:16

1M ago32:16

32:16

The school year is screeching to an end, which for some parents means a scramble to assemble play dates, adventures, and desperately avoiding the sound of "MOMMMMM I'M BOREDDDD." Enter Days With Grey. In today's episode, I sit down with Beth, founder of our generations go-to resource for all things play-based learning. With a master’s in education …

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“I Have Insomnia, But I’m Not Anxious About Sleep...?” 6:51

1M ago6:51

6:51

Recently, a customer of the End Insomnia Program told me: “Before I joined your program, I thought the End Insomnia System was too hard, so I put it aside for a while. Then, I’ve tried a bunch of things that didn’t work and came back to join the program and finally implement the System.” Now, just several weeks in, they couldn’t be happier with tha…

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When You Really Wanted A Boy (or a Girl).....but the baby is a Girl (or a Boy) 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

Probably one of the most universally felt feelings that parents (especially Moms) don't want to talk about - when you're secretly (or openly!) pining for one gender and your baby ends up being the other. In today's episode, lets unpack it, judgement free! We'll dive into how common this is, why we feel this way, what we can do to help reframe it, w…

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The 8 Phases of Insomnia Recovery 6:36

2M ago6:36

6:36

There are 8 distinct phases everyone suffering from insomnia goes through before recovery. Phase 1: Lost & Suffering Phase 2: Finding Hope Phase 3: Making Key Behavior Changes Phase 4: Experiencing Some Anxiety Reduction Phase 5: Feeling Non-Attachment Phase 6: Consistently Sleeping Better Phase 7: Building Further Confidence—and Working Through Se…

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Please Don't Treat Us Like Aliens: Loss, Love, and Lessons From The In-Between with author & advocate Myra Sack 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

Please note this week's episode deals with the topic of child loss and may be sensitive for some listeners. If that is not the case for you, I implore you to listen to Myra's story. I'm going to be honest: I was scared to read this book. But I did, and it may be the most though provoking, heartbreaking, beautiful and important books I've ever read.…

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To Beat Insomnia, Go About Your Life Normally 5:22

2M ago5:22

5:22

Dealing with insomnia can be tough. Whenever you’re ready to end it for good, we can help. When you wake up feeling tired and spend the day exhausted, it’s easy to start avoiding important parts of your life. Here are some common changes and sacrifices people make when struggling with insomnia: Pulling Back from Loved Ones and Social Events: You mi…

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From Expecting To Expert: Leveraging The Default Parent with Auggie Founder Lily Walla 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Ahhh the default parent. You're the one who knows everyone's diaper size, what day of the month preschool tuition is due, how much you owe the babysitter for last night and SO. MUCH. MORE. Enter Auggie. This week, I sat down with Lily Walla, the hilarious and smart founder of Auggie, the single platform for empowered parents to share recommendation…

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How Long Should I Spend in Bed? 7:21

2M ago7:21

7:21

In the End Insomnia System, the period you set aside for sleep each night is called your “sleep window.” Establishing a consistent sleep window involves three main guidelines: Spend the right amount of time in bed. Get out of bed at approximately the same time every day. Avoid long naps. These practices are crucial for regulating sleep patterns and…

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Fixing Flat Heads Without Helmets with Baby Begin founder Jennifer Barnard 31:08

2M ago31:08

31:08

Putting our newborns on their backs has been a lifesaving change in pediatrics, with one small (very small - keep doing it!) downside - all those great sleeping back sleepers sometimes get a bit of a flat head. Time panic? Not so, says Jennifer Barnard, the founder of Baby Begin, whose mission is to simplify plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) and t…

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Conquer Insomnia Now with Dr. Avi Bhar 50:55

2M ago50:55

50:55

Mike interviews Dr. Avi Bhar about Insomnia. Dr. Bhar is fellowship-trained and board-certified in sleep and pulmonary medicine. He has been in practice for over seven years following the completion of his fellowships at Washington University in St Louis and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. Dr. Bhar's Website: https://sliiip.com/ --- Support t…

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To Sleep Better at Night, Stop Doing These 10 Things 6:31

2M ago6:31

6:31

To understand why current insomnia solutions fail, we must acknowledge that insomnia is rooted in anxiety and hyperarousal. To fix insomnia, we often try strategies like sleeping pills, relaxation exercises, and bedtime rituals. However, these don’t work because sleep is a passive biological process that cannot be forced through willpower or extern…

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How I Potty Trained My Daughter (As A Professional Potty Trainer!) 15:50

2M ago15:50

15:50

Today I'm sharing how, at a high level, I successfully potty trained my youngest child, Delaney, just two weeks ago! I'll share what I did before, why I chose to do it at this time, the wins and blips we experienced, and how this experience differed from what I did with her big brothers (especially my oldest son). Whether you're in the depths of po…

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What does alcohol do to the body and brain? 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

This week James visits a pub in Liverpool where he's joined by a trio of alcohol researchers who’ll watch carefully as he drinks two pints of lager. They’ll give him a few tests and talk through exactly what is going on in the body and brain from the very first sip to the minutes and hours that follow. James finds out we might be more at risk of ha…

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The Truth Behind What Keeps Insomnia Going 6:12

3M ago6:12

6:12

I spent years suffering from insomnia. Here’s why: First, I spent a lot of time doing nothing about it. Second, once I started doing things to solve it, I tried everything without success (i.e., I was trying the wrong things). Third, and most importantly, I was trying to solve a problem I didn’t understand. What was really maintaining my insomnia? …

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Handling Difficult Convos About Sleep Guidance 24:16

3M ago24:16

24:16

This is the episode for anyone whose nanny or mother in law told them something like...."sleep training causes brain damage", or "I can't believe you're doing xyz, I could never." Few things are as deflating and stressful to a parent as someone else in their life, especially someone who has experience with children, telling them that not only did t…

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Are more young people getting cancer? 27:39

3M ago27:39

27:39

Last month, Catherine, Princess of Wales shared she’d been diagnosed with cancer. Describing this news as ‘a huge shock’ and at age just 42, the Princess’ disease falls into a category known as “early-onset cancer” – when the disease affects those under 50. While cases in this age group are still rare, diagnosis rates over the past few years have b…

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How Long Does it Take to Recover from Insomnia? 5:16

3M ago5:16

5:16

As someone who has successfully treated insomnia after 5 brutal years of suffering, I know it was tempting for me to put the recovery on a timeline. I once even told myself: “I must fix insomnia within the next 3 months or else!” And yes, you guessed it, it didn’t happen within 3 months. And not because it isn’t possible, but because I deliberately…

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Client Confidential with fashion editor Harling Ross Anton 42:01

3M ago42:01

42:01

Buy Less...and Dress To Impress? Fashion editor turned style icon Harling Ross Anton is here to drop some serious shopping knowledge (and share her sleep & happiness transformation after working with me as a client!) Sometimes choosing not to purchase something is as satisfying as choosing to purchase it. So says my lovely client Harling Ross Anton…

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Expert Tips for Managing Lymphedema with Kelly Sturm DPT 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

Mike interviews Physical Therapist Kelly Sturm about lymphedema. Kelly became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through Klose Training and is certified by the Lymphology Association of North America (LANA). Kelly has clinical expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of oncology diagnoses, primary and secondary lymphedema, and pelvic health. K…

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Can insomnia be fixed? 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

How did you sleep last night? Perhaps you couldn't drift off, or maybe you woke in the middle of the night and then couldn't nod off again. In this special edition of Inside Health we're talking all about insomnia. It’s an issue that may affect many of us at some point in our lives – but for some it goes beyond a short period of not being able to s…

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Why CBT-i (the “Gold Standard”) Doesn’t Work for Insomnia 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

I recently watched Matthew Walker (presumably the “face” of “sleep” worldwide) on Andrew Huberman’s latest podcast episode. He was talking about how he treats his clients with CBT-i, which got me thinking: Did Matthew ever have hardcore chronic insomnia? I doubt it. — Whenever you’re ready to end insomnia without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals,…

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Stopping Picking A Lane: A Push To Step Outside The Mom Identity You Think You Need To Have 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

Do you ever feel pressure to subscribe to ALL aspects of the persona you've adopted as a parent? Have you labeled yourself "A Tiger Mom" "A Crunchy Mom" "A Stay At Home Mom" and noticed you're pulling away (even subconsciously) from behaviors or activities that you think don't align with that identity? Now's the time to stop and go do that thing. W…

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We go on a tick hunt 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

Scientists are worried about ticks. They say they’re starting to pose more of a health risk here in the UK, as our climate warms and urban areas spill into green spaces. But what are ticks, what kind of disease can they cause – and how much of a problem are they? We go on a tick hunt in Richmond Park and then head back to the lab to meet the ticks …

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How to Make Peace With the Discomfort at Night 4:55

3M ago4:55

4:55

To truly find peace at night, it is important to address not just one aspect of your nighttime routine but your overall anxiety about sleep and its daytime consequences. If you are overly worried about what might happen without sleep, your journey toward accepting wakefulness during the night will be much more challenging. Integrating strategies to…

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The Power Of A Career Pause with Neha Ruch of Mother Untitled 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

Neha Rush is on a mission to change the narrative around Moms & Careers. It's 2024, and we're not picking a lane anymore! We're leaning in alright, but into the grey area. Neha sat down with me this week to share the story behind her revolutionary brand, Mother Untitled, which is changing the cultural conversation around career breaks for caregivin…

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What To Do When You’re Awake in Bed 3:47

3M ago3:47

3:47

When you find yourself wide awake at night when you’d rather be sleeping, some things can make the problem worse. But there are also things you can do to make it better, both right now and to help you beat not being able to sleep in the long run. Today you will learn three helpful options for responding to unwanted wakefulness at night. None of the…

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Is intermittent fasting good for you? 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

Have you ever tried intermittent fasting? As the month of Ramadan comes to an end, many Muslims are concluding several weeks of time-restricted eating. But outside of religion, many of us are now choosing to eat this way for health reasons – even UK PM Rishi Sunak does a weekly fast. Claimed benefits of intermittent fasting range from weight loss t…

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Can noise harm our health? 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

From ear-splitting aircraft noise and the drone of traffic to the hum of an open-plan office, the world around us can feel loud. But is it getting louder? And is this having any effect on our health - and even on how long we live? We find out when living close to a road, railway or airport might go from nuisance to health hazard, with potential eff…

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What to Do Before Going to Bed 5:09

4M ago5:09

5:09

Ever wondered what to "do" before bedtime? Inside the End Insomnia Program, we recommend some activities to help transition you into a sleep-ready state. -- Whenever you're ready to end insomnia guaranteed without pills, CBT-i, or nighttime rituals, book a call to discuss your situation and see if we can help (risk-free).…

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Nap Transitions 101 15:35

4M ago15:35

15:35

Think your baby is ready to drop one of their naps? Listen to this first! I'll walk you through the most common age ranges for each transition, signs to look for that your baby is ready, how to do it, and when NOT to do it! Are you stressing about the 2 to 1 nap transition specifically? Be sure to check out this episode for a deep dive into the mos…

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When is Surgery Necessary? An Orthopedic Surgeons Advice 42:40

4M ago42:40

42:40

Mike interviews Dr. Meredith Warner an Orthopedic Surgeon & Author of Bone on Bone An Orthopedic Surgeon's Guide to Avoiding Surgery and Healing Pain Naturally.Dr. Meredith Warner—an orthopedic surgeon who performed combat surgery in Iraq and Afghanistan, operates an orthopedic practice and teaches surgical residents—shows how the same underlying p…

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To Fall Asleep Quick and Easy, Do This 6:00

4M ago6:00

6:00

A critical initial step in overcoming insomnia involves increasing the Sleep Starting Force. It has two elements: your sleep drive and circadian rhythm. Today we discuss the "sleep window," a structured approach to managing your sleep time. While the idea of a sleep window might seem familiar, our approach contrasts significantly with other insomni…

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The 7 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs 10:11

4M ago10:11

10:11

Don't Mom alone, they say! And it's true, you can't. We gotta stick together through the chaos, don't we? But not all friends need to be the same, and if you ask me, there are 7 we all need in our life. Check out today's episode and get to know your 7 besties: The Hype Woman, The Wise Sage, The Same Pager, The Same Stager, The Vault, The Always Dow…

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Find Support Overcoming Your Insomnia 3:28

4M ago3:28

3:28

Why find support fixing your insomnia in the first place? Yes, you can go at it alone. But many find their journey through insomnia is easier, faster, and less lonely with someone in their corner to cheer them on. Having someone you can turn to for encouragement or help you think through what to do next is a huge relief if you’ve been trying to fig…

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Wake Windows Are Wack 16:14

4M ago16:14

16:14

I said what I said! But - let me explain why. In today's episode, I'll break down the difference between wake windows and schedule, when I suggest using each (and why), and most importantly - why I feel so strongly about schedules and the freedom and happiness they bring my clients (and my clients caretakers!) Ready to break free of wake window hel…

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Don't Blame 'All' Your Problems on Insomnia 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

Yes, having insomnia makes life a lot harder. It can easily become a central obsession, but it’s important to recognize that sleep issues are not responsible for every difficulty in your life. -- Ready to end insomnia for good without pills, supplements, or CBT-i? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your situation, and let us help you be a g…

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Expert Insights on Circadian Rhythm and Better Sleep with Professor Russell Foster 1:05:50

5M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Mike interviews Professor Russell Foster on the Circadian Rhythm & Sleep. Russell Grant Foster, CBE, FRS FMedSci (born 1959) is a British professor of circadian neuroscience, the Director of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, and the Head of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi). He is also a Nicholas Kurti Senior Fellow at B…

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Drama Free Daylight Savings 13:05

5M ago13:05

13:05

If there is one time a year parents are guaranteed to be inundated with tips and tricks to help their babies and toddlers sleep, it’s around Daylight Savings. Dare I say it’s the Super Bowl of our industry. So many ideas! Hacks! Magical nightlights and swaddles and mantras! So many ways to manipulate a bedtime by mere minutes for mere weeks - all p…

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Rough Nights Аre Аn Оpportunity 3:42

5M ago3:42

3:42

Changing your mindset about insomnia can be a game-changer. Imagine looking at those tough, sleepless nights as golden chances to better your sleep game in the long haul. It's like flipping the script from dread to opportunity. -- Ready to end insomnia for good without pills, supplements, or CBT-i? If so, book a call with me here to discuss your si…

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