Rick's insomnia started in 2017 after retiring, leaving him waking up during the night and struggling to fall back asleep. The anxiety he felt every time he woke up made him worry about the next day, causing him to cancel social events and make other lifestyle changes to improve his sleep. He tried a variety of pills and supplements but none helped.

Luckily, Rick found evidence-based cognitive and behavioral techniques that changed the way he viewed sleep and implemented behaviors that improved his sleep in the long term. Over time, he began sleeping better without taking any pills or supplements. In this episode, Rick shares his techniques for improving his relationship with sleep, with the hope of helping others who suffer from insomnia.

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