This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Michelle Weil, fellow sleep coach (and dear friend), to discuss a powerful question in the insomnia recovery process:

Does belief shape behavior, or does behavior shift belief?

And why does it even matter?

Well, if you're struggling insomnia, you've probably got some unhelpful beliefs about sleep that aren't even true.

Do any of these thoughts feel like unshakable facts?

"I'll never recover."

"My body is broken."

"I'm the one person who can't be helped."

If so, you're not alone.

But what if these persistent thoughts aren't absolute truths? What if they're just well-rehearsed mental loops running on replay?

Michelle and I explore:

• How limiting beliefs unknowingly fuel sleep anxiety
• Whether belief shifts first — or behavior leads the way
• Simple ways to challenge old sleep narratives
• Why you don’t need perfect beliefs to recover

If fear-based beliefs are keeping you stuck, this episode is a must!

Listen for truths rather than fixes. Because those are the realizations that will lead you back to effortless sleep. 

Enjoy! 🧡

Resources Mentioned:

👉🏼  Michelle's website

👉🏼  Ep 7. The Lighter Side of Insomnia

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram 

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

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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 - 2025 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.

What if insomnia recovery didn’t have to be awful?

What if it could be one of the most interesting things you ever experience?

For me, it was. And it can be for you, too.

In this episode, I share the one sentence that transformed my recovery and why I still rely on it today.

This simple sentence helped me:

• Embrace curiosity about my experience
• Reduce judgment
• Create some distance between myself and anxiety
• Shift from fixing to understanding

Recovery, like life, doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. It can be a hopeful journey forward and a meaningful chance to deepen your understanding of yourself and the whole human experience.

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram 

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

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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 - 2025 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 I had insomnia, I’d toss and turn all night, only to fall blissfully asleep right before the alarm went off.

Even more strange, I’d stay awake all night, but then magically fall asleep during my 10-minute snooze alarm.

So what gives?

Well, it’s not as strange as it might seem. In fact, it makes perfect sense.

Tune into this episode to understand why this happens and how “less is more” when it comes overcoming insomnia.

Enjoy!

Connect with Beth Kendall:

 👉  Instagram 

Work with Beth Kendall:

👉   Start the Free Insomnia Course

👉   Learn About the Mentorship

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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 - 2025 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.

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Jennifer, another Mind. Body. Sleep. graduate, to discuss her transformative journey through insomnia.

She candidly shares the two factors that LED to her struggle, and the breakthroughs that finally helped her out.

On releasing pressure around sleep:

"The whole time I was like, ‘Is this physical? Is it hormonal? I need to take a pill.’ But when the pressure was off, I slept. That was really eye-opening for me."

She also shares her many insights on:

• The combination of challenges that changed her relationship with sleep 
• How she started breaking the cycle
• How she maneuvered through speed bumps
• The key turning points in her recovery

This is a story about patience. Self-kindness. And faith. By embracing trust and leaning on community, Jennifer found her way back to peaceful sleep.

You can, too 🧡

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 - 2025 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.

Understand all the concepts intellectually but still struggle to sleep?

Wondering what you’re missing?

Feel like you just need that one magical piece of information that's going to make it all click?

Then this episode is for YOU.

Not only do I share my own personal story of how the bees RADICALLY changed my life. But I also break down why recovery isn't just about intellect — it's about insight.

It's about seeing things differently. 

Tune in to learn:

• The difference between intellectual understanding and embodied wisdom
• What nature can teach us about sleep
• How the left and right hemispheres of the brain influence recovery
• Why letting go of overthinking opens the door to sleep

And so much more.

This episode was a lot of fun to record — I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed creating it 🧡

Mentioned Resources:

Jill Bolte Taylor TED talk
Episode 1: Redefining Insomnia
Episode 18: Insomnia and the Perceived Danger Connection
Episode 35: Sleep Efforts and Why They Matter

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 - 2025 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.

Kim’s journey from being a naturally great sleeper to battling insomnia is a raw, real, and deeply inspiring story.

Always a champion sleeper, Kim faced her first bout of insomnia after becoming a new mom and experiencing a “perfect storm” of stress, hormonal changes, and personal challenges.

A fear of not sleeping took over, leading her into the insomnia trap where sleep became an effort versus just a natural biological process.

In this episode, Kim talks about:

• How letting go of rules turned out to be the best rule
• How reframing separate bedrooms brought her peace
• The magic of no longer postponing joy
• The mindset shift that transformed her recovery
• Her heartfelt advice for anyone still navigating insomnia

Kim’s story is a powerful reminder to embrace the moment, release perfection, and rediscover joy.

Because true healing comes from living, not waiting.

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 - 2025 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.

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 - 2025 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 - 2025 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 when you can't 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 practically 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 that gets 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 - 2025 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 - 2025 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.