Mind. Body. Sleep.®

The wildest thing about sleep is that the more we battle it, the further we get from it.

Today's podcast episode explores why insomnia feels like a battle for so many, and why that mindset might be holding you back.

I spent most of my life wrestling with insomnia, believing that if I just tried hard enough, I could overcome it.

Imagine my surprise to learn it was the exact opposite of that.

Sleep isn't something we overcome. It’s something we allow.

In fact, seeing it as a fight makes our brain think there’s a threat, keeping us in fight-or-flight.

In this episode, I share a personal story that flipped my perspective. Here's what else I cover:

• Why insomnia doesn’t respond to force or control
• The surprising benefits of not viewing sleep as a battle
• Simple shifts that help your brain feel safe enough to sleep
• Why fighting harder makes it go slower
• When you step out of the battle and become the teacher that’s when healing begins

If you’re tired of struggling and want a different approach, this episode could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s not about trying harder — it’s about creating a mental space where sleep feels safe and easy again.

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram 

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

Full Show Notes and Transcription

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

In this episode, I’m talking all things metaphors and what it looks like to break up with insomnia.

It’s not about quick fixes (they don't work anyway). It’s about unraveling the deep neural pathways that keep us stuck.

The journey out of insomnia, much like moving on from love, is messy and nonlinear.

It's very up and down.

One day, progress feels real. The next, it’s like: “When am I ever going to over this??”

But as we rewire our brains, life gets bigger, and insomnia gets smaller.

Eventually we fall out of insomnia the same way we fall out of love.

Join me for a raw, metaphor-driven view of how to finally "break up" with insomnia so you can live a life where sleep doesn’t define you.

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

Full Show Notes and Transcription

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

Is there anything worse than watching the clock tick by hour by hour while not being able to sleep?

I don’t think so.

Time caused me a tremendous amount of suffering when I was going through insomnia because I put a timeline on literally everything related to sleep.

My goal with this podcast is to inspire you to think differently about time.

Because time and sleep just aren’t a great mix any way you slice it.

Tune in to hear:

• How the Greeks think about time (and how it can help us)
• Why sleep is so hard to describe
• The number #1 behavioral tool to get rid of time anxiety
• The top 3 questions people ask me about time

Wishing you many awe-inspiring moments that exist beyond the constraints of time.

Enjoy!

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

Full Show Notes and Transcription

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

In this beautiful interview, Majken opens up about her experience with insomnia, which started in her early 20’s after a stressful life event.

She tried all the traditional avenues over the years including medication and CBTI.

But insomnia kept coming back.

As a new mom, her sleep struggles resurfaced and eventually Majken found her way into the mentorship.

Tune in to hear:

• How she learned to focus on her responses (rather than trying to fix her sleep), and how this allowed insomnia to gradually loosen its grip.
• How she learned to observe her brain instead of getting tangled up with it.
• What got her through a later speed bump.
• How she developed a more accepting and resilient approach to dealing with sleep disruptions.

Majken reflects on the tiny little joys that brought her closer to life, and the unexpected silver linings that came with insomnia.

Connect with Beth Kendall:
👉 Instagram

Work with Beth Kendall:
👉 Learn About the Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course


Full Show Notes and Transcription

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

When you have insomnia, even minor sleep disruptions feel GIGANTIC in the mind.

I could hear a pin drop two rooms over.

And the reason? A complete mystery to me.

I had no idea.

Which only made my brain freak-out WORSE.

There had to be something seriously wrong with me.

But I have good news.

If you’re someone who notices every noise, every movement, every sleep disruptor known to man...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with you.

Nothing at all.

You just have a super amazing brain.

It loves you lots and lots and wants to protect you from anything that could mess up your sleep.

That’s why sleeping next to someone else feels so completely impossible.

Your brain is CONVINCED this is a terrible idea.

But you know what?

It doesn’t have to be this way. Tune into this episode where I walk you through a 3-step process that will guide you back towards sleeping peacefully with a partner again.

Enjoy!



Connect with Beth Kendall:
👉 Instagram

Work with Beth Kendall:
👉 Learn About the Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course


Full Show Notes and Transcription

Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! 🧡


About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

Arelys’ struggle with insomnia began on a family vacation when she found it hard to sleep at a noisy Airbnb. Upon returning home, she thought her sleep would return.

But that’s not what happened.

Instead, she went through many more months of struggle trying desperately to understand what was going on with her sleep.

Finally, she found the mentorship and while skeptical at first, she soon realized that it’s entirely possible to recover from insomnia.

In this episode, Arelys shares her journey:

• From being a good sleeper her whole life to having sleep anxiety
• How frustrating it was to be tired and NOT tired at the same time
• How Reddit left her more distressed than ever
• The moment she found some random lady on the internet and found her people
• How her response to insomnia was causing more suffering
• What she did to process some of the anger she felt about insomnia
• The powerful role of self-kindness in the process
• Why simply allowing whatever shows up during recovery is what allows it to go

I loved every second of this interview.

For Arelys, the mentorship wasn’t just about better sleep. It was about living the life she really wants to live and understanding her own power in making it happen.

Enjoy!

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.® Podcast:
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Work with Beth:
👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

If you’ve ever had the disheartening experience of sleeping better for a while, only to fall “back” into insomnia, this one’s for you.

Today I’m talking all about speed bumps.

And I’m doing it through the lens of David Goggins.

Because here's the thing about speed bumps … they’re normal.

Not only normal, but necessary.

We can’t really recover without them.

Tune in to hear:

• Why speed bumps are an important part of the process
• Some of the sneaky thoughts that like to creep in during these times
• The number one thing to remember when you’re in a speed bump
• Where the REAL battle lies
• Why NOT trying to break the cycle is what breaks the cycle

Speed bumps aren’t a sign that something has gone wrong. They’re a sign that things are going right.

Enjoy!

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.® Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Work with Beth:
👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

🧡 Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform!!

About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

When you have insomnia, sleep can feel like a nightly battleground.

The harder we try to fix it, the more elusive it becomes. Insomnia is driven by the very efforts we make to escape it.

So many people (myself included) get caught in a cycle of trying everything — different teas, blackout curtains, sleep apps — only to find that these efforts just contribute to the problem.

It’s incredibly frustrating.

You might feel completely alone in this, but I assure you, you’re not. Many people share this struggle. The good news is there’s a way out.

Tune in and learn:

• What effortlessness truly means
• Why I’m fascinated with the flow state
• Everything you need to know about sleep efforts
• The role of the Law of Reversed Effort
• How sleep efforts reinforce the problem they’re meant to solve
• Why intention is the only thing that matters

By understanding the concept of effortlessness, we can break free from the cycle of never-ending sleep efforts and let our bodies do what they’re naturally designed to do.

Which is… sleep.

Enjoy!

Mentioned Resources:

Related Episode: Redefining Insomnia: My 3 Core Philosophies

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.® Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Work with Beth:
👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

🧡 Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform!!

About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

Sleep meds or not, this episode is a MUST listen.

My friend and fellow sleep coach Aly Hansen gives us a raw and honest look at her sleep med struggle and shares the final piece of the puzzle that set her free.

If you have a love/hate relationship with sleep meds...

If you feel a pang of guilt every time you take them...

If you’re terrified you’re going to be on them forever...

This episode is for you.

Listen and learn:

• How Aly figured out her hidden fears
• What helped her know she was going to be okay
• Why meds don’t have to be the enemy of recovery
• Why it’s not the med, but how you view them that matters

Join us for this heartfelt interview where Aly talks about her decent into insomnia and her courageous climb out.

We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it!

Mentioned Resources:

Find Aly on her website or follow her on Instagram.
Related Episode: Sleep Meds and Inner Conflict

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.® Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Work with Beth:
👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

🧡 Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform!!

About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.

Have you gone from struggling to fall asleep to suddenly waking up during the night? Or maybe you used to wake up early, and now you can’t fall asleep? 

What gives?

Rest assured, nothing has gone wrong and it's all a normal part of the recovery process.

In this episode, I break down why insomnia patterns can sometimes shift and why it actually makes a lot of sense. Tune in to learn:

•  The brain's intention behind altering sleep patterns
•  Why changing sleep patterns indicate a powerful brain
•  Personal anecdotes from my own experience
•  The importance of not assigning too much significance to these changes
•  How to view shifting patterns as part of the recovery journey

Join me as I reflect on Michael Jackson’s struggle with sleep and why there’s so much hope for long-term freedom from insomnia.

Enjoy!

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.® Podcast:
Apple | Spotify

Work with Beth:
👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship
👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

🧡 Please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform!!

About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.™ has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights. 

© 2023 - 2024 Beth Kendall

DISCLAIMER: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents of this podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. The Mind. Body. Sleep. Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site as there are no assurances as to any particular outcome.