You’re sleeping better. You’re less afraid. But the thoughts about insomnia… they’re still there. Why? In this episode, we talk about one of the most common and confusing phases of recovery: when the struggle feels lighter, but your mind is still consumed by it. You’ll learn:

• Why lingering thoughts about sleep don’t mean you’re doing something wrong
• How the “aftertaste” of insomnia fades (and why it takes time)
• What to do when recovery feels like a whisper in the background
• How to stop trying to eradicate thoughts and start living with more ease

Whether you’re in the early shifts or nearing the end of your journey, I hope this brings some clarity ❤️

In this Q&A episode, I answer three powerful listener questions that touch on some of the most common — and confusing — experiences in sleep recovery.

We explore:

🌀 What actually counts as a sleep effort — and why trying to avoid everything might be holding you back 🎵 How to relate differently to intrusive songs (or looping thoughts) that show up at night 🔁 The fear of being “back at square one” — and why that feeling doesn’t mean you’ve lost progress

Whether you're navigating insomnia, anxiety around sleep, or just trying to trust your body again, I hope these reflections bring clarity and compassion to your journey.

Let’s unpack these tricky moments together — and remind ourselves that recovery doesn’t have to be perfect to be real.

In this conversation, Sarah shares her personal recovery journey through postpartum insomnia, shedding light on the emotional toll, sleep anxiety, and societal pressures. She opens up about the lack of resources for mothers facing insomnia and the importance of self-kindness, spirituality, and self-parenting in the recovery process.

With Sarah, we explored the multifaceted nature of recovery, discussed inner work, somatic experiences, and the role of emotional understanding. We dived into the challenges of navigating setbacks, the significance of self-compassion – especially for parents – and how fear can be an opportunity for personal growth.