How does unresolved trauma disrupt our sleep patterns, and what can we do about it?

I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Breus, a double board-certified clinical psychologist and clinical sleep specialist. We’ll be discussing the profound effects of trauma on our sleep, exploring how our nervous system processes life experiences and their lasting impact on our rest. Dr. Breus will explain how trauma can disrupt sleep patterns, examine unique case studies from his practice and explore practical solutions for overcoming these challenges.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How past traumas continue to affect sleep long after the event
• The importance of a felt sense of safety for falling asleep
• The link between freeze response, escapism and sleep and how to stop numbing in order to sleep
• How to discover your chronotype and improve your sleep cycle based on it
• How nightmares prevent emotional processing and how dream therapy can help individuals work through trauma 
• How trauma can make us feel 'wired and tired'
• 2 practical techniques for calming the mind and body before sleep

For more information and show notes, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/