The Sleep Coach School Podcast

Daniel Erichsen
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  • Mental Health
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If you want to finally understand why restful sleep has eluded you despite everything you’ve tried, this podcast is for you. Here you will find the insights you’ve been looking for, the education that you’ve missed out on, and the peace of mind you’ve been dreaming of.

  1. 1d ago

    I Couldn't Switch Off

    When Daniel's insomnia began, he did what many people do—he searched for answers everywhere. He visited doctors, tried medications, followed strict bedtime routines, printed pages of sleep rules, and chased every possible solution. Yet nothing seemed to bring lasting relief. Everything began to change when he discovered The Sleep Coach School and started understanding the role of anxiety, sleep effort, and acceptance. But unlike many recovery stories, Daniel never experienced a dramatic "click" or breakthrough moment. Instead, his recovery happened gradually. In this inspiring episode of Talking Insomnia, Daniel shares how letting go of sleep efforts, facing his fears, and living life despite uncertainty helped him reclaim restful sleep and a renewed appreciation for life. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  2. 3d ago

    Suddenly It Made Sense

    Sometimes, insomnia recovery doesn't happen because you find the perfect technique—it happens because something finally makes sense. In this fifth episode of our Summer Series, Nina shares the insight that completely changed how she viewed insomnia and recovery. Rather than chasing better sleep, she discovered a new way of understanding her experience that ultimately led to lasting change. If you've been waiting for the moment when everything finally "clicks," this conversation may be exactly what you need. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  3. Sep 5

    That Was Pivotal Moment

    This special series features some of the most impactful conversations from The Sleep Coach School archives—carefully selected by our community for the wisdom, hope, and life-changing insights they continue to offer. This episode was recommended by Donka, who felt Zach's story deserved to be revisited. For years, Zach believed he had tried everything. Sleeping pills. Breathing techniques. CBD. Therapy. Sleep hygiene. Countless books. Nothing seemed to work. Then came the pivotal moment—the insight that completely transformed his relationship with insomnia. In this conversation with Daniel Erichsen, Zach shares how he went from years of fear, exhaustion, and chasing sleep to discovering genuine acceptance, letting go of control, and ultimately finding freedom from insomnia. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  4. Sep 5

    Reversing "Day After" Insomnia

    Why does one bad night of sleep leave you feeling like everything is falling apart the next day? In this Summer Series episode, Daniel revisits one of the most important concepts in insomnia recovery: it's not just the lack of sleep that makes the next day so difficult—it's the meaning we attach to it. Through a simple but powerful thought experiment, he explores why the fear of tomorrow often becomes the real engine that keeps insomnia alive. If you've ever thought, "I'm not afraid of being awake at night— I'm afraid of how I'll feel tomorrow," this episode is for you. Daniel explains why sleepless nights naturally make us tired, but why the emotional suffering, anxiety, and dread that often follow are driven by the story we tell ourselves about what a bad night means. Understanding this distinction can be a turning point in breaking free from the cycle of insomnia. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  5. Sep 4

    Sleep No Longer Scares Me

    When Jen's insomnia began, it quickly spiraled into fear, panic attacks, and the feeling that something was deeply wrong. Like so many people, she became trapped in the cycle of trying harder to sleep—only to find herself sleeping less. In this heartfelt conversation with Daniel, Jen shares how discovering The Sleep Coach School changed everything. While her sleep gradually improved, the biggest transformation wasn't just better nights—it was learning to respond differently to fear, anxiety, and the thoughts that once controlled her life. Together, they discuss why recovery isn't about achieving "perfect sleep," how occasional sleep setbacks are a normal part of the journey, and why acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion can lead to lasting resilience. Whether you're in the middle of insomnia or supporting someone who is, Jen's story offers hope that recovery is possible—and that the lessons learned along the way can transform far more than sleep. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  6. Sep 3

    The Sentence That Led Tess to FREEDOM From Insomnia

    Sometimes, a single idea can completely change the way you experience insomnia. In this second episode of our Summer Series, Daniel revisits one of the community's most impactful conversations with Tess, whose journey has encouraged countless people struggling with sleeplessness. Inspired by a heartfelt recommendation from Carolyn in Germany, Daniel explores the powerful insight that became the turning point in Tess's recovery: "Your brain is not your business." Rather than trying to control every thought, sensation, or sleepless night, Tess discovered the freedom that comes from letting the brain do what it naturally knows how to do. If you've hit a speed bump in your own sleep journey, this episode serves as a reminder that healing isn't about perfect nights. It's about trusting the process, continuing to live your life, and allowing your brain to take care of what it was designed to do. 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ  Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  7. Sep 2

    How To Get Off The Insomnia Rollercoaster

    Have you ever felt confident after a good night of sleep, only to feel discouraged after a restless one? In this Summer Series encore episode, Coach Daniel revisits a community favorite recommended by Angela, who shared how this episode continues to bring her comfort and reassurance during recovery. Coach Daniel explores the common "confidence and doubt roller coaster" of insomnia recovery and explains why setbacks, speed bumps, and difficult nights don't mean you've lost progress. Most importantly, he shares how changing the meaning we assign to sleep can help us move from fear and frustration to smoother sailing and lasting peace of mind. In This Episode • Why insomnia recovery often feels like a roller coaster • The connection between sleep, confidence, and self-doubt • Why speed bumps are a normal part of recovery • How to approach difficult nights with less fear and panic • The key to a smoother recovery 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

  8. Sep 1

    My Body Jerked Every Time I Fell Asleep

    In this episode of Talking Insomnia, Daniel opens up about his insomnia journey that began in the summer of 2022. What started as one bad night before a long-awaited night out with friends quickly spiraled into months of anxiety, sleep windows, and a desperate search for answers. Daniel walks us through the highs and lows — initial relief through CBT-I, a brutal relapse with hypnic jerks in early 2024, and the moment a single paragraph in a book changed everything. Nine months later, he's sleeping well and has a message for anyone still in the thick of it: "You've got to go there to come back." 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-Twenty-six-accounts-insomnia/dp/B09YDKJ3KX Set it & Forget it by Daniel Erichsen https://www.amazon.com/Set-Forget-ready-transform-sleep/dp/B08BW8KWDJ Would you like to become a Sleep Hero by supporting the Natto movement on Patreon? If so, that’s incredibly nice of you 😊. And here’s the link to do just that: https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

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If you want to finally understand why restful sleep has eluded you despite everything you’ve tried, this podcast is for you. Here you will find the insights you’ve been looking for, the education that you’ve missed out on, and the peace of mind you’ve been dreaming of.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Erichsen
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Sleep Coach School Podcast

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