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Jan 2025
7m 52s

Insomnia? Or Something Deeper?

Daniel Erichsen
About this episode

Coach Cristian shares tips on managing sickness while dealing with insomnia. Learn how to reframe illness as an opportunity to focus on health, reduce pressure on sleep issues, and utilize strategies like befriending wakefulness.

If you're new here and like what you've seen so far, you'll want to download our FREE 'Off-to-Dreamland' e-booklet.

Simply head over to https://www.thesleepcoachschool.com and click the link at the tippy top. 

Happy reading!


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

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https://www.patreon.com/thesleepcoachschool

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