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Sleep Tight episodes
- Dealing with Insomnia RelapsesIn this episode, we explore how to effectively navigate insomnia flare-ups after recovery and differentiate between a temporary blip and a full relapse. We discuss actionable strategies to shorten episodes of insomnia by focusing on your response rather than the initial panic.Chapters00:58 Flare-Up vs. Relapse04:48 Responding to Flare-Ups06:44 Normalizing Fear8 min
- Why You Can't Sleep While TravelingIn this episode, we explore why travel often disrupts sleep, even for those who usually sleep well, differentiating between travel without and with time zone changes. We also discuss practical strategies and a mindset shift to navigate challenging nights on the road without triggering anxiety or an insomnia relapse.Chapters00:00 Travel Disrupts Sleep01:50 Travel Without Time Zones04:46 Jet Lag & Circadian Misalignment06:38 Tips for Travel Sleep9 min
- Sleeping Without Rules After Insomnia RecoveryIn this episode, we explore the paradox of moving from strict sleep protocols to trusting your body's natural rhythms after recovering from insomnia. We discuss how to transition from a structured sleep plan back to intuition, emphasizing that the tools for recovery are temporary training wheels, not lifelong rules, and how fear can fuel insomnia.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sleep Without Rules00:00 The Paradox of Recovery Tools05:28 Transitioning to Trust and Flexibility08:02 Rebuilding Sleep Intuition8 min
- When Insomnia Recovery Makes Sleep WorseIn this episode, we explore the phenomenon of 'extinction bursts' in insomnia recovery, where sleep temporarily worsens before getting better, and how these setbacks are often signs of progress. We also discuss navigating plateaus and maintaining consistency to achieve lasting improvement in your sleep.Chapters00:00 Insomnia Recovery Challenges00:48 Understanding Extinction Bursts06:33 Navigating Plateaus10:05 Tips for Consistency10 min
- Breaking the Cycle of Sleep Performance AnxietyIn this episode, we explore why a single bad night's sleep doesn't dictate your entire day and how the belief that you 'can't cope' perpetuates insomnia. We also discuss practical strategies to overcome sleep performance anxiety and transform your relationship with sleep.Chapters00:00 The Dread of a Bad Night00:44 You Function Better Than You Think03:51 Sleep Performance Anxiety10:11 Practical Tips to Break the Cycle9 min
- Naps Don't Fix Bad SleepIn this episode, we explore why naps and sleeping in often worsen insomnia and how your circadian rhythm truly operates. We also discuss why tired days are an essential part of the healing process for improving your sleep.Chapters00:00 Naps and Sleeping in Backfire02:07 Sleep Drive and Circadian Rhythm05:03 The Myth of Catch-Up Sleep07:24 Tired Days Are Healing8 min
- Stop Fighting Your Mind and SleepIn this episode, we explore how fighting your thoughts makes insomnia worse and differentiate between suppressing thoughts and allowing them. We also discuss how the cognitive behavioral therapy tool, paradoxical intention, can help improve sleep.Chapters00:00 Mind in Overdrive02:38 Quiet Mind Not Required04:50 Suppression vs. Allowance07:05 Paradoxical Intention10 min
- Screens at Night: Dopamine vs. Blue LightIn this episode, we explore why screens disrupt sleep by discussing the roles of blue light and dopamine. We also discover strategies to manage evening screen use effectively without completely eliminating technology.Chapters00:00 Screens and Sleep: Beyond Blue Light00:18 Dopamine's Role in Sleep Disruption05:00 Practical Screen Management11:51 Recap: Dopamine and Gentle Support9 min
- Exercise & Sleep: A Nuanced GuideIn this episode, we explore the truth about how exercise impacts sleep, distinguishing between common myths and what actually helps. We cover how much, when, and what kind of movement supports better sleep, emphasizing consistency and individual responses over rigid rules.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Exercise & Sleep03:18 Does Exercise Help Sleep?04:32 How Much & When to Exercise07:07 Type of Exercise & Fear8 min
- Food & Sleep: What Actually Matters?In this episode, we explore the often-misleading advice surrounding food, drink, and sleep, examining how caffeine, alcohol, and meal timing truly influence your rest. We discuss how to identify your personal sensitivities and stop allowing food choices to become a source of bedtime anxiety.Chapters00:00 Food & Sleep Myths01:35 Caffeine's Real Impact04:50 Alcohol & Sleep06:33 Meal Timing & Anxiety8 min
About Sleep Tight
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Sleep Tight is a sleep and insomnia podcast created to help you relax, let go of the day, and drift into natural, peaceful sleep.
If falling asleep feels hard… if your mind…
keeps replaying the day… or if bedtime has become stressful instead of comforting… this podcast is for you.
Each episode shares simple, science-based tools for overcoming insomnia, drawn from CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), sleep psychology, and gentle changes to your sleep habits, bedtime routines, and environment. You’ll learn how to calm a racing mind, reduce nighttime anxiety, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer without medication.
The podcast also features calming sleep stories, cozy reflections, and low-stimulation audio designed to help you unwind, feel safe, and ease naturally into rest.
This isn’t a meditation podcast or a collection of quick fixes. It’s a compassionate, practical guide to better sleep, deep rest, and freedom from chronic insomnia—without pressure, perfection, or fear-based advice.
If you’re interested in insomnia relief, sleep anxiety, night anxiety, CBT-I, sleep hygiene, bedtime routines, falling asleep, staying asleep, and learning how to sleep again gently—this podcast is for you.
Sleep Tight Slow down. Feel safe. Rest well.