Mind. Body. Sleep.®
Mind. Body. Sleep.® is the perfect podcast for anyone who wants to recover from insomnia using a holistic perspective. In this podcast, we explore the remarkable world of neuroplasticity and dive deep into the inner workings of the mind and nervous system. We’ll discover how these vital aspects of our being influence our sleep patterns and offer groundbreaking insights into the transformational power of the mind-body connection. Completely recovered after 42 years of insomnia, holistic sleep coach Beth Kendall now uses her expertise to help others. Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of sleep, and unravel the mysteries around why we develop insomnia.
Episodes
40 episodes
How Majken Shifted Her Focus and Left Insomnia Behind | Ep 39
In this beautiful interview, Majken opens up about her experience with insomnia, which started in her early 20’s after a stressful life event.She tried all the traditional avenues over the years including medication and CBTI....
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Episode 39
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32:00
Sleeping with a Bed Partner Again | Ep 38
When you have insomnia, even minor sleep disruptions feel GIGANTIC in the mind.I could hear a pin drop two rooms over.And the reason? A complete mystery to me.I had no idea.Which only made my brain freak-out WORS...
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Episode 38
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15:38
How Arelys Beat Insomnia and Found Trust in Her Body Again | Ep 37
Arelys’ struggle with insomnia began on a family vacation when she found it hard to sleep at a noisy Airbnb. Upon returning home, she thought her sleep would return.But that’s not what happened.Instead, she went through many mor...
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Episode 37
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32:04
David Goggins and Getting Through the Speed Bumps | Ep 36
If you’ve ever had the disheartening experience of sleeping better for a while, only to fall “back” into insomnia, this one’s for you.Today I’m talking all about speed bumps.And I’m doing it through the lens of David Goggins.
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Episode 36
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15:19
Unlock Effortless Sleep by Letting Go of Sleep Efforts | Ep 35
When you have insomnia, sleep can feel like a nightly battleground.The harder we try to fix it, the more elusive it becomes. Insomnia is driven by the very efforts we make to escape it.So many people (myself included) get...
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Episode 35
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18:05
Breaking Free from the Sleep Med Struggle w/ Aly Hansen | Ep 34
Sleep meds or not, this episode is a MUST listen.My friend and fellow sleep coach Aly Hansen gives us a raw and honest look at her sleep med struggle and shares the final piece of the puzzle that set her free.If you have a l...
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Episode 34
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34:16
Why Did My Sleep Pattern Suddenly Change? | Ep 33
Have you gone from struggling to fall asleep to suddenly waking up during the night? Or maybe you used to wake up early, and now you can’t fall asleep? What gives?Rest assured, nothing has gone wrong and it's all ...
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Episode 33
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11:32
"Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together." | Ep 32
Most people view insomnia as a SLEEP problem — an unrelenting beast that wreaks havoc on life.But I see it differently...Yes, insomnia is a problem. But it's mostly just a PATTERN.A looping survival response ...
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Episode 32
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16:15
The Pressure Paradigm | Ep 31
Feeling crushed by the pressure to sleep?Have a rough night and then immediately stress about the next one?Find yourself thinking you’ve failed at something as simple as sleep?This episode tackles three of the b...
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Episode 31
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10:50
The #1 Tool for Insomnia Recovery | Ep 30
Today’s episode focuses on the most powerful tool we have at our disposal when it comes to insomnia.And no, it has nothing to do with sleep hygiene, sleep rituals, or subjecting yourself to a rigid sleep restriction protocol....
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Episode 30
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14:13
5 Ways Sleep Tracking Fuels Insomnia | Ep 29
Is sleep tracking truly helpful?Should you even be using one?Could you be sabotaging my sleep in a quest to improve it?Contrary to popular belief, the answers to these questions might just surprise you.
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Episode 29
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16:57
Gemma’s Hope Story: “I feel so far removed from sleep now…” | Ep 28
You will LOVE this interview with Gemma.Not only does she have the most engaging accent ever, but she also shares her raw and unfiltered journey through insomnia.Many of you will resonate with her story and find solace knowin...
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Episode 28
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31:29
A Closer Look at the Insomnia-Menopause Connection | Ep 27
Feeling lost in the maze of hormone information and how it relates to insomnia?Struggling to figure out what’s insomnia and what’s disrupted sleep?Not sure where one ends and...
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Episode 27
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11:39
Hyperarousal and the Expectation Effect | Ep 26
This week I’m talking all about hyperarousal and the Expectation Effect.Do you ever find yourself thinking things like: “I understand all of this logically, so why am I still not sle...
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Episode 26
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12:16
How Austyn Left Insomnia and Got His Life Back | Ep 25
Working with Austyn to get beyond insomnia was such a pleasure and now he’s sharing his story to help others.In this heartfelt interview we dive into:The role of OCD in insomniaHow the brain latches on to an intrusi...
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Episode 25
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51:43
Is Trust the Antidote to Insomnia? | Ep 24
This one is all about TRUST, my friends. Because when it comes to insomnia, trust seems to be the missing ingredient.I mean...Could you even HAVE insomnia if you trusted your own ability to sleep?I...
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Episode 24
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16:52
Why You Jerk Awake Right After Falling Asleep | Ep 23
Do you JOLT awake right on the cusp of sleep and feel a sense of panic?Does your brain decide to wake you up right after you fall asleep?Do you feel like you’re unconsciously monitoring everything about your sleep even while...
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Episode 23
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12:06
Cracking the Code: Pattern Seeking During Insomnia | Ep 22
This episode is a shout-out to all my fellow analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving, Type A, perfectionistic code-crackers.I know you're out there!If you find yourself meticulously scrutinizing every detail of your life lo...
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Episode 22
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11:44
Sleep Meds and Inner Conflict | Ep 21
Sleep meds were the absolute BANE of my existence.I loathed taking them but also really needed them, which entangled me in a web of constant worry about the impact they were going to have on my life.But here's the twis...
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Episode 21
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14:13
Rethinking Progress During Recovery | Ep 20
Hello, my friends! This one is all about measuring PROGRESS.When you’re going through insomnia, of course you want sleep more than life itself — that's totally understandable. But let’s be mindful of how we measure progress because one ...
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Episode 20
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19:54
Sleep Optimization vs. Insomnia: The Surprising Contradiction | Ep 19
Finding real help for insomnia can feel daunting.Mainly because there are TWO different conversations going on in the sleep world: 1. Sleep optimization: This conversation focuses on improving sleep for people who don't h...
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Episode 19
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19:35
Insomnia and the Perceived Danger Connection | Ep 18
In this episode, I not only spill the beans on my newfound passion for Peloton, but I go deeper into why our brains won’t let us sleep.Join me to learn:Why insomnia is based in survivalHow insomnia becomes a fear
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Episode 18
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16:35
Lauren's Shift: Insomnia to Trusting Life Again | Ep 17
Welcome to this insightful interview with the lovely Lauren Meikle joining us all the way from South Africa. Lauren opens up about her unexpected journey through insomnia.It all started when she started teaching K-Pop dance classes…...
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Episode 17
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35:43
Using Indifference to Overcome Sleep Anxiety | Ep 16
In today’s episode we explore the powerful concept of INDIFFERENCE. Fostering an attitude of indifference is a transformative way to acknowledge your brains messages without being overly fazed them.You’re not taking whatever it’s tellin...
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Episode 16
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12:52
Paradoxical Insomnia – Why You Feel Like You’re Not Sleeping | Ep 15
Do you ever wake up and wonder if you even slept at all?Do you feel like your body is sleeping but your brain is awake?Do you feel like you’re in some kind of weird limbo state; half-asleep and half-awake?If so,...
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Episode 15
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14:01