In this episode, we explore how Stimulus Control, a key tool in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, can retrain your brain to associate your bed with sleep instead of wakefulness. We also discuss practical rules to implement this technique for better and more predictable sleep.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Stimulus Control01:29 Why Your Bed Keeps You Awake03:24 Rules for Stimulus Control08:10 Benefits of Stimulus Control

Stimulus Control: Reclaim Your Sleep

Dream Prep is a sleep and insomnia podcast designed to help you prepare your mind and body for real, natural, restorative sleep.If your nights feel unpredictable… if your brain won’t shut off… or if you lie in bed wondering whether tonight will be another bad night… this podcast is for you.Each episode teaches simple, science-based tools for overcoming insomnia, drawn from CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), sleep psychology, and proven changes to your sleep habits, routines, and environment. You’ll learn how to calm a racing mind, reduce nighttime anxiety, reset your circadian rhythm, and retrain your brain to associate bedtime with safety and rest again.The podcast also includes gentle wind-down exercises, calming reflections, and occasional sleep stories designed to help you transition out of the day and into deep, effortless sleep.This isn’t a meditation podcast or a collection of sleep hacks. It’s a practical, compassionate guide to preparing for sleep, building healthy sleep habits, and freeing yourself from chronic insomnia—without medication, pressure, or perfection.If you’re interested in insomnia relief, CBT-I, sleep preparation, bedtime routines, sleep anxiety, night anxiety, sleep hygiene, and learning how to sleep well before your head hits the pillow—this podcast is for you.Dream Prep Prepare the night. Protect your sleep. Wake up better.

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Dream Prep is a sleep and insomnia podcast designed to help you prepare your mind and body for real, natural, restorative sleep. If your nights feel unpredictable… if your brain won’t shut off… or if you lie in bed wondering whether tonight will be another bad night… this podcast is for you. Each episode teaches simple, science-based tools for overcoming insomnia, drawn from CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), sleep psychology, and proven changes to your sleep habits, routines, and environment. You’ll learn how to calm a racing mind, reduce nighttime anxiety, reset your circadian rhythm, and retrain your brain to associate bedtime with safety and rest again. The podcast also includes gentle wind-down exercises, calming reflections, and occasional sleep stories designed to help you transition out of the day and into deep, effortless sleep. This isn’t a meditation podcast or a collection of sleep hacks. It’s a practical, compassionate guide to preparing for sleep, building healthy sleep habits, and freeing yourself from chronic insomnia—without medication, pressure, or perfection. If you’re interested in insomnia relief, CBT-I, sleep preparation, bedtime routines, sleep anxiety, night anxiety, sleep hygiene, and learning how to sleep well before your head hits the pillow—this podcast is for you. Dream Prep Prepare the night. Protect your sleep. Wake up better.

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