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The Connection Between Perfectionism and Sleep Nov 20, 2023

I don’t know about you, but I love to read funny books. Something lighthearted and silly to make the world fade away for a while.

The interesting thing about truly funny stories is that they...

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My Experience With Progesterone and Sleep Nov 13, 2023

Often when people speak about insomnia and disturbed sleep, they either talk about it as if it is some mystery disease (as in I have tried everything and don’t know why this is happening to...

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Why Your Definition of Healthy Sleep Makes a Difference Nov 06, 2023

Often clients come to me because they want to “sleep better” “sleep well” or “sleep like they used to”. While on the surface, these expectations sound logical,...

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Why Do I Fall Asleep When Meditating, When Sleeping At Night Feels Impossible? Oct 30, 2023

Have you ever wondered why you have such a hard time sleeping at night and yet the second you go to meditate or do breathwork it becomes almost impossible to stay awake?

It is estimated that 30-35%...

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Math & Sleep Cycles. How Much Should You Really Sleep? Oct 23, 2023

There is a lot of confusion out there about how much we should all be sleeping. The media and sleep experts say 7-9 hrs a night but is this actually true?

First it’s important to look at the...

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Is Insomnia Making You Ill? Oct 02, 2023

It is common for insomnia clients to worry about the effect of insomnia on their health. This is largely due to the media (which loves nothing more than horrific tales of doom and gloom!)

We are...

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I Do Everything I'm Supposed to and I Still Can't Sleep Sep 25, 2023

Anytime a client comes to me complaining of insomnia and circular thoughts I get curious, and not just about their sleep. What does the rest of their day look like?

It is common for people to want...

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Could Insomnia Be Your Dark Night of the Soul? Sep 18, 2023

When speaking with clients both during and after their insomnia experiences, I am often struck by the changes that occur during this process.

In the beginning, clients are often angry, confused,...

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What is Yes And Theory & How Can It Help Insomnia? Sep 11, 2023

So, what is Yes And Theory and what does it have to do with insomnia?

 

Don’t worry, you have not missed groundbreaking new research, that is guaranteed to make you sleep. Unfortunately,...

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If I Can't Sleep Should I Get Up or Stay in Bed? Sep 04, 2023

 

It’s the middle of the night and you are tossing and turning AGAIN. What do you do? CBTi says to get up but ACTi says stay in bed. Who is right?

Get Up or Stay in Bed....

In life,...

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Should I Use a Sleep Tracker? Aug 28, 2023

One of the most common questions I am asked by clients is “should I wear a sleep tracker?” As with most questions, my typical response is “it’s up to you”.

Sleep...

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What is the Cause of Insomnia? Aug 21, 2023

It seems everyone is talking about sleep these days. Take magnesium, drink banana skin tea, do 4-7-8 breathing, what about lavender? Have you tried Epsom salt baths? And on and on and on.

With this...

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