Mind. Body. Sleep.® - Retrain Your Brain. Restore Your Sleep. Reclaim Your Life.

In this compelling episode, I sit down with Richard Wills MD, resident sleep coach for the Mind. Body. Sleep. mentorship program. Throughout this thoughtful interview, he candidly shares the remarkable 40-year journey that has been his struggle with insomnia.

Tune in for a captivating story of how insomnia starts... and how it ends.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll hear:

• How insomnia started in med school
• How sleep deprivation became glorified during his residency
• The challenges that came with doing CBT-I three times
• How he cultivated an attitude of indifference
• The creative strategies he used to befriend wakefulness
• What made him decide to become a sleep coach

Join this conversation with Richard as we dive into the interesting and enlightening story of his battle with insomnia and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

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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!!

© 2023 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Do you feel like insomnia is slowly starting to take over your life?

Are you wondering if you're ever going to be who you were before insomnia?

Is life getting smaller and smaller but you’re not really sure what to do about it?

This episode is for you.

The insomnia identity can sneak up you…

First, you give up things that you really enjoy like coffee or wine (even though they never affected your sleep before).

Then, you stop going out with friends at night (too close to bedtime and what if you don’t sleep?).

Soon, you stop making early morning appointments (too much pressure to get up).

Before you know it, the mere mention of a vacation seems scary and out of the question.

Every aspect of life gets filtered through the lens of: “How will this affect my sleep?”

Tune in to learn:

• Why we build up protective patterns of belief
• What you can do NOW to start moving away from insomnia
• The profound influence our focus has on our attention
• How to find your North Star
• Why self-blame isn’t the answer
• Where to wisely put your attention
• The gradual process of shifting your identity
  
  

Remember: You are NOT defined by insomnia. You are having the experience of insomnia. It’s not who you are, just a temporary experience to be had.

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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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Is the association you have with your bed making it difficult to sleep?

Possibly. But I think there’s a bit more to the story.

This episode explores the role of the bed in insomnia and presents a new perspective on how the brain perceives this association.

Tune in to learn:

• Why the bed theory didn’t make sense to me
• The true driver behind sleeplessness
• Why cues don’t equal cause
• What really made the difference in my bed
• When it makes sense to change your relationship with the bed

If you’re worried that you’ve developed a negative association with your bed, this episode is a must-listen.

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 Here

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Have you struggled with feelings of fear or anxiety during insomnia?

This can look like:

• Panic at night lying in bed
• Fear around bedtime
• Low grade feelings of dread or doom
• Anxiety that comes out of the nowhere
• Anticipatory anxiety about late nights or trips

How to go about processing these emotions isn’t always clear.

In this episode, I share a 3-step framework for HOW TO FEEL YOUR FEELINGS:

1. Awareness: Recognizing fear is the first step towards addressing it.
2. Compassion: Rewiring your brain from danger to safety through self-kindness.
3. Create a new experience: Our brains learn primarily through experiences - when the experience changes the pattern changes.

Tune in for a deeper understanding of how to feel your feelings.

Who knew something so simple could be so revolutionary?!

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Hey there new moms, this one is for you!

This insightful conversation is with Talia Cooper, an intuitive eating coach who’s been in the trenches of postpartum sleep disruption. And in her case, insomnia kicked in when her daughter actually started sleeping BETTER!

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the wisdom she’s dropping:

• The a-ha moment she had after infant sleep training
• How old eating patterns showed up during sleep struggles
• How sleep became an obsession
• The big eye-opener she had about hyperarousal
• How rules and rigidity create pitfalls for sleep
• How my free email course rerouted her sleep approach
• Why it’s all comes back to TRUST

This wonderful interview is sure to help anyone struggling with the postpartum sleep puzzle!

Connect With Talia: taliacoopercoaching.com

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 Here

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

This episode is ALL about the unconscious mind.

Sleep at its very core is SIMPLE. There is nothing you need to do or be.

But could we be missing an opportunity to understand insomnia from greater perspective?

Could insomnia itself be a conditioned fear that lives beneath our conscious awareness?

I certainly think so!

In this episode, I share 3 reasons WHY understanding the unconscious mind isn’t just valuable, but transformative.

1. It knows WAY more than the conscious mind does.

• It’s where emotions are
• It’s where the immune system resides
• The nervous system is a representation of the unconscious mind
• Beliefs and value systems live in the unconscious mind

2. It helps us better understand ourselves

• Insomnia is a habit 
• Anything we DO with repetition, THINK with repetition, or FEEL with repetition becomes habituated in the nervous system
• Repetition creates an unconscious belief or thought like: “I’m not a good sleeper,” which eventually moves over to the unconscious mind (to clear up space in the conscious mind)
• The story we tell ourselves over and over becomes the reality
• We can get addicted to a belief,  ideology or story

3. It makes it easier to make changes in your life

• We’re missing a greater intelligence to work with
• Helps people tell new stories
• Changing habits = changing the brain

If you’re curious about your own life experience and want to understand insomnia from an unconscious level, this episode is for you.

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

The “sleepy rule” is a popular one. But does it always apply?

In this episode I unpack the pros and cons behind waiting until you’re sleepy to go to bed.

If you find yourself thinking:

“Am I sleepy yet?”
“Is this a good time to go to bed?”
“Is this sleepy or just fatigue?”
“What if I’m not sleepy enough?”

This podcast is for you!

I talk about:

• Chasing sleep and what that looks like
• The big idea behind waiting until you’re sleepy to go to bed
• How the brain shifts into “monitoring mode” looking for sleepy
• How it can become an unintentional means of avoidance

At the very end, I share the recommendation l offer most of my clients and why I believe: “There are no rules when it comes to sleep. Only decisions.”

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Have you done some crazy things to sleep?

Spent tons of money trying everything?

Feel like you’re the ONLY one who's gone to such lengths?

Well, you’re NOT alone!

Join close friend and fellow sleep coach, Michelle Weil, and I as we share some of the wildest things we’ve ever done for sleep and why we can laugh about them now.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What Seinfeld had to do with Michelle and insomnia.
• The most expensive thing Beth did for sleep.
• The bizarre environments we could sleep in (and the luxury places we couldn’t).
• Why we love Huberman but question some of his sleep advice.
• How we see people fall into the trap of insomnia and how to avoid it.
• Some of the sleep rules we followed religiously in our quest for sleep.

Tune in as we share the highs and lows of our sleep journeys and stick around until the very end to hear about the unexpected silver linings that came from insomnia.

Connect with Michelle Weil:  hopefulmind.com

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

Full Show Notes & Transcription HERE.

🧡 Please rate and review the podcast in 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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Have you ever wondered WHY, despite sleeping better, you can actually feel more tired than you did before you were sleeping?

When I had insomnia, I felt either wired but tired OR like a complete zombie.

There wasn't a lot of middle ground.

Which made no sense whatsoever.

Today, we’re taking the mystery out of this upside-down characteristic of insomnia.
 
Tune in to hear more about:

1. Unmasking hyperarousal: I’ll demystify the term and show you how it relates to the process of sleep.
2. Why it’s so normal: Discover why feeling more tired despite better sleep is such a common experience for many.
3. How to make it a part of your recovery process: This shift in perspective will keep you moving in a good direction.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of this strange struggle and why it can actually be a sign you're on the exact right path.

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

Full Show Notes & Transcription Here: https://www.bethkendall.com/podcast

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.

Today we’re diving into the world of sleep tools, from meditations to breathing exercises to hypnosis. With so many options available, how do you know which one to use?

But there's a bigger question to ponder…

Do these tools genuinely help improve sleep? Or are we inadvertently trying to control something that should just come effortlessly.

This episode provides a whole new perspective on sleep tools and their impact.

I’ll guide you away from some of the common traps associated with these practices, so they bring you transformative benefits (rather than reinforced habits).

And you know what?... There’s something even more profound than the tool itself.

So, stay tuned… because at the end, I’ll share the most important tool of all.

(And it might surprise you.)

Join me on this short episode where we dive into the world of sleep tools and how you can best use them!

Subscribe to The Mind. Body. Sleep.™ Podcast: 

Apple | Spotify | Google

Work with Beth: 

👉 Learn About the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship

👉 Start the Free Insomnia Course Here

Full Show Notes & Transcription Here: https://www.bethkendall.com/podcast

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 - 2026 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.

Mind. Body. Sleep.® with Beth Kendall is your trusted source for holistic insomnia recovery, blending neuroplasticity, nervous system health, and mind-body coaching to help you finally sleep again.