In this episode of Mining the Comments, Coach Daniel (sleep physician turned sleep coach) explores the Whack-a-Mole Stage — a common and confusing part of recovery where our minds keep finding “new threats.”

You’ll learn: ✅ Why anxiety about sleep can shift to other symptoms (like frequent urination)

✅ What “tokenization” means and how it keeps insomnia alive

✅ How to befriend wakefulness — and yourself — to move toward peaceful sleep

✅ Why this shifting anxiety is actually a sign of progress Plus,

Coach Daniel shares the story behind his unexpected eye patch incident 🐝 (and what it can teach us about mindfulness and fear).

If you’re new here and curious to learn more, our FREE video course, The Festival of Understanding, is the perfect place to start. Head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the very top of the page to begin your journey.

If you're ready to leave insomnia for good, check out our coaching options. Head over to www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click on GET SLEEP in the menu.

The Insomnia Immunity program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well.

BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.

The 1:1 Zoom based program is for you if you like to connect one on one with someone who has been where you are now. 

Do you like learning by reading? If so, here are two books that offer breakthroughs!

Tales of Courage by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Courage-...

Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-rea... 

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