If your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow — you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by sleep expert Joseph Pannell, who shares his personal journey through 20 years of chronic insomnia and the powerful, science-backed strategies that helped him heal. We explore the deep connection between high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and insomnia, and what actually helps when you’re stuck in the spiral of overthinking at night. This conversation is validating, eye-opening, and full of relief for anyone who feels like rest is out of reach.

• The truth about what insomnia is (and isn’t)
• Why high achievers are more prone to sleep issues
• How to stop spiraling at night and calm your mind
• Practical behavioral shifts that support natural sleep
• What to do when anxious thoughts wake you up at 3 AM

Joseph’s Website: https://www.sleepze.com

Joseph’s YouTube Channel: Insomnia Talks

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Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within.

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▶️ Check out Joseph’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsomniaTalks

💬 Submit a message, question, or suggestion to the podcast: https://calmlycoping.com/message

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Want more?

👩🏽‍💻 Work with me: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance. Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me

👥 Join the Calmly Coping Group: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping

📝 Take the Free High-Functioning Anxiety Quiz: http://hfaquiz.com

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My favorite tools:

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd

✅ Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081

🕊️ Moonbird (Handheld Breathing Coach)*: https://calmlycoping.com/moonbird

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Say hi on social:

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📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/

📌 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc

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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead

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