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I recently had a call with Andi Campbell about sleep and self-care. Andi is a recreation therapist and mental health advocate.We met online and have connected over our many things in common. This episode has been barely edited and is rather long, but we had so much fun chatting about so many topics that I wanted to let you listen in. Andi was a great guest and shared a lot of great information about finding ways of practicing self-care that speak to you. She also shared a few of her pet peeves as a recreation therapist, and then we talked about her sleep and our favourite REM albums.Coonect with Andi: https://www.cultivatingrecreation.ca/Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivating_recreation/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monica LeBaron is simplifying wellness for busy women so they sleep better and have more energy to enjoy life. In this episode, Monica shares her favourite relaxation techniques and educates me on the power of Yoga Nidra, mudras, and using our breath to relax. Monica's website: www.monicalebaron.comFree Yoga Nidra Meditation:http://monicalebaron.com/freeyoganidraStress Management for Busy Women:http://monicalebaron.com/stressMonica's Instagram: instagram.com/monica.le.baronGet 30% off on the Stress Management program using the code BETH:https://monicalebaron.com/stress-management See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s episode is about making mornings a little less brutal. I cover sleep inertia - what it is and why you don't want it in your life, and the steps to ending your struggle with the dreaded snooze button. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy new year and happy start of season 4! This episode is about our recent move and how I turned a living room corner into a peaceful and inviting bedroom space. I might have also over-shared a little, as usual, but you should be used to that by now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I didn't feel like celebrating my 75th podcast episode the way I originally planned, so instead I got a little vulnerable and shared how my year has been going. Struggling? Me too. Let's take a step back together and learn to rest, not quit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, you’ll hear from four of my sleep expert friends on what you should do if you can’t fall asleep within a certain amount of time. Some say you should get out of bed and do something else, while others say you should stay in bed. In episode 73, I shared my opinion, and now it's time for the other experts to weigh in. Surprisingly, they all had a different answer.You'll hear from the following sleep experts:Tina CufaroWebsite: https://www.tinacufaro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theholisticsleepcoach/ Lauren DuffellWebsite: https://www.coachingforinsomniacs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingforinsomniacs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingforinsomniacs Dr. Dyan Haspel-JohnsonWebsite: https://www.drdyan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdyanhj/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdyanhj Derek LaceyWebsite: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/Podcast: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifecoachforinsomniacs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelifecoachforinsomniacs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about a topic that is a little controversial in the sleep world. Every sleep coach and sleep professional has a different view, and it’s interesting to me that we can all agree on so many things, like blue light and circadian rhythm, while also disagreeing on this one thing... Should you get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about the enneagram, a really cool method of personality typing. Marisa Aud is an Enneagram Coach, and in this episode, Marissa will share how to figure out which type you are, how you can manage stress, and a few ways each of the nine types can practice self-care. Follow Marisa on Instagram at @enneagramandyou: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandyou/Thank you to Sleep Crown, this episode's sponsor! Listen to get your coupon code and save $10 at www.sleepcrown.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

April Snow is a licensed psychotherapist who works with introverts, highly sensitive people, perfectionists, and overachievers. In this episode, April and I chat about self-care for highly sensitive people (HSPs), how to ask for what you need in your relationships, and why our sleep habits that seem weird or high-maintenance are actually right on point.You can find out more about HSPs and how to work with April at: https://www.expansiveheart.com/Follow April on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expansiveheart/------------------------------------------Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Dormi's Blue Blocker Glasses! Wear Them... Sleep Better!Save 20% off your pair of Dormi's with the coupon code BETH at: https://dormis.io/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I chat with Derek Lacey, The Life Coach for Insomniacs. Derek opens up about his 15-year struggle with insomnia, the 5-step sleep method he uses with his clients, the inspiration for his podcast, The Art of Falling Asleep, and his line of blue blocker glasses, Dormi's! This is my first episode with another sleep coach as a guest and we use this opportunity to rant about melatonin, chat about naming his future book, and laugh about various other things.This episode contains mild language that is too tame for the explicit language warning, but bad enough that you wouldn't want your toddler repeating the words to her Sunday school teacher. Derek's website: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/The Art of Falling Asleep Podcast: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/podcastSAVE 20% on Dormi's glasses with the coupon code BETH at: https://dormis.io/Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Kyrgies slippers! Kyrgies are beautiful, hand-felted, and SO comfortable. Kyrgies are produced in Kyrgyzstan from the wool of sheep that graze freely. The artisans are paid fairly, and the leather soles are made to be soft and comfortable while being tanned with nontoxic products. ⁣Save 10% by clicking on my affiliate link [ HERE ] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I tell you the story behind my new book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep. I talk about how it all started last spring, the unconventional way I got the book deal, the emotional email I received when the proposal was approved, and how I originally felt about the book title. I also talk about which section of the book is my favourite and how I ultimately busted through writer's block. After all that, I read you the introduction of the book then tell you how you can get additional help to put it all into practice in your own life. Buy the book here: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepJoin the book club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmandcozybookclubFollow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sleepcoachbeth/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You're gonna love this episode's guest! Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson chats with me about the art and science of self-hypnosis for better sleep. As someone who struggled with crippling insomnia and health problems for years, Dr. Dyan speaks from her own experience as well as her professional experience working with clients in her own practice. We talk about some of the myths and misconceptions of hypnosis, how we actually go into a state of hypnosis a few times a day without realizing it, and how to practice self-hypnosis as a tool to calm racing thoughts and achieve restful sleep.Go to her website for her many resources on self-hypnosis and sleep: www.drdyan.comCheck out Dr. Dyan's Free download:“The 3 Biggest Things That Cause Sleep Problems & The ONE Thing You Can Do by 3pm Today to Sleep Better”Follow Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson on Instagram & Twitter: @drdyanhj See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The other day I was asked, "If I read your book, will it fix my sleep?" so this episode is about the frustrating questions I’m asked as a sleep coach, why it’s impossible to fix people’s sleep during a thirty-second conversation, and the advice I would give these people if they actually stayed in the conversation long enough to hear my answers. My book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, is out soon! Grab your copy here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepJoin my book club/coaching group (or learn more) here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reviewer made a comment about my book (after reading an advance digital copy) that I believe was meant to be critical and a little sarcastic. I’m okay with criticism because I understand that not everyone is gonna like me. I’m also okay with sarcasm because everything I say is dripping with it. ⁣The comment made me laugh at the time, but days later, I can’t let it go. There’s a part of me that agrees with what she said and I have to talk it out.⁣This episode is a direct response to that negative review, and it might surprise you to hear that I agree with what was said. Listen to the full episode to hear why. And then go find my book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, on Amazon!Here's where you can buy the book:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepHere's where you can register for the book club/coaching group: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The term chronotype is used to characterize your natural sleep-wake cycle and sleep patterns. It determines whether you’re a night owl or an early bird or something else. Your chronotype is based on your biology and genetic makeup, and it is said that because we’re born with it, it cannot be changed. I want to challenge the idea that you are stuck with the chronotype you have been born with if you feel it is no longer serving you. This episode goes deeper into what the four chronotypes are, and how I went from a functioning night owl to an early bird, and why I'm happier for it.Learn more and pre-order my new book at www.sleepcoachbeth.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about the bedtime stressors that plague us at night, and how to deal with them. Because I have struggled with many types of bedtime anxiety and racing thoughts, I have put together some "bedtime mantras" for you to repeat to yourself when you're lying in bed worrying about things you can and can't control.Here is that list, but listen to the episode to hear the story of the time I thought there was a murderer in the basement.1: Tomorrow is taken care of, tonight I can rest.2: They are safe and happy.3: Thank you for all that I have. I am so blessed.4: May I be happy. May I be well. May I be safe. May I be peaceful and at ease.6: I am safe and loved. I'm fine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for another bedtime story. This time about dandelions. Listen in bed and enjoy four minutes of ambient music after the story is over. Goodnight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I went floating in a sensory deprivation tank and didn't freak out...but didn't have a life-changing epiphany either. This episode explores the benefits of floating, what it is, what it felt like, and how Jake and I felt after our recent one hour float session. (I'll give you a hint - one of us wants to go back and the other doesn't.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode will help you choose the perfect paint color to make your bedroom cozy and sleepy! As a former house painter, color consultant, and Benjamin Moore employee, paint is kinda my thing. This short, but helpful, episode will give you the best color shades to promote sleep, while giving you a few tips on making the decision a little easier. Whether you're moving into a new home or wanting to update your beautiful bedroom, this is the episode for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's my first episode in four months, and I'm back with a few controversial answers to your well-meaning questions. I'll tell you what I think about shift workers, how I really feel about the "best" essential oil companies, and how I find moments of calm and self-care throughout my busy day. I also have a new cute musical intro.Grab my FREE 5-minute in-bed relaxing meditation at www.sleepcoachbeth.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.