About Fearless Sleep Podcast | A path to insomnia-free life based on personal recovery insights
Insomnia is tough – I know that firsthand. It can take over your life, turning sleep into an all-consuming obsession. You think about it, worry about it, and try to fix it, only to find yourself stuck in a frustrating cycle of anxiety and sleeplessness. But there is a way to break free.
Insomnia isn’t just about struggling to sleep – it’s about how we think, feel, and respond to sleep and wakefulness. It’s a self-perpetuating cycle, but one that can be unlearned.
This podcast explores the heart of insomnia recovery, helping you rebuild a healthier relationship with sleep instead of adding more pressure. Together, we’ll navigate this journey and work toward reclaiming your nights – and your peace of mind.
Enjoy!
Alina
My website: sleepcoach.sk
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fearless.sleep/
What setbacks felt like for me and how I dealt with them | Insomnia & sleep anxiety recovery
Setbacks (or speedbumps) are a normal part of overcoming insomnia and sleep anxiety. But when we are going through one, it can feel disorienting and scary. In this video, I share my experiences of speedbumps – in hopes to show that what you are going through might not be as strange as it may feel. And most importantly – to give hope that there's the light at the end of the tunnel!
If you enjoyed this video, you may also find value in Fearless Sleep Library – a content hub with community elements where we go really deep into the nuances of recovery. More info: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/ (https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/)
Website: sleepcoach.sk (http://sleepcoach.sk)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep (https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep)
Newsletter: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/ (https://sleeptalks.substack.com/)
14 Dec 2025
"Sitting with anxiety" explained and simplified
Have you even tried to "sit with your anxiety" only to find yourself even more stuck in it? Have you ever wondered what it really means - to “sit with anxiety”?
In this episode, I share my journey of struggling with this idea, the shift that helped, and two simple analogies that can make acceptance a bit more natural. If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated trying to “do it right,” this talk may bring you clarity. I hope you'll enjoy it!
If you crave for a supportive space where you can learn how to navigate insomnia and sleep anxiety recovery, you are very welcome to join the Fearless Sleep Library: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/ (https://www.sleepcoach.sk/fearless-sleep-library/)
18 Aug 2025
How to read self-help books during insomnia recovery
In this episode, I talk about the role of self-help and spiritual books during insomnia recovery. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling hopeful at the start of a book — only to end up confused or uneasy later on, you’re definitely not alone.
I’m sharing some of my personal reflections on this, along with a few things I learned that helped me relate to books and teachings in a way that felt less confusing.
There’s also a subtle trap I noticed, especially when it comes to spiritual concepts — something that might be worth watching out for if you’re on this path.
If you’ve been feeling a bit lost in all the information out there, I think this might bring some clarity 💛
📚Fearless Sleep Library membership: https://www.sleepcoach.sk/insomnia-recovery-support-library/
🎥 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep
💌 Fearless Sleep Letters: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/
📣 My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/fearless.sleep
🏠 My website: https://www.sleepcoach.sk
Thank you for being here!
4 Aug 2025
Four elements of insomnia recovery (overcoming sleep anxiety)
In this episode, we are going to discuss four essentials that help us overcome insomnia, i.e. the fear around sleep and wakefulness. Insomnia recovery is a complex process, we can't omit any these elements if we want to reach the place of peaceful, fear-free nights.
If you found this episode helpful, consider joining the Fearless Sleep Library where we go deeper in the nuances of recovery and talk about the "how-tos": sleepcoach.sk
13 May 2025
Why you still think about insomnia (even after you’re getting better)
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 ❤️
24 Apr 2025
Letting Go, Earworms, and Fake Square Ones: Q&A on Insomnia Recovery
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.
4 Apr 2025
Postpartum insomnia & emotional healing: insights from Sarah's recovery journey
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.
17 Mar 2025
Being aware of falling asleep | Overcoming hypnic awareness during insomnia
In this episode, I’m discussing one of the strangest yet most common experiences for those who fear not sleeping (a.k.a. insomnia) – hypnic awareness. It’s often considered one of the most frustrating parts of the struggle, which is understandable. I’ve experienced it myself, and I’ll be sharing what helped me overcome it. Hope you find it helpful!
Find me on:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/fearless.sleep
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessSleep
Website: www.sleepcoach.sk
13 Mar 2025
Which level of (trying to) control is holding us back? A framework
This episode is here to offer some clarity for those moments when we feel stuck in our insomnia recovery journey but can’t quite figure out why.
13 Mar 2025
When knowing "too much" gets in the way of recovery | Fearless Sleep Letters
If you've been feeling overwhelmed with the information on insomnia recovery, this letter may just be for you. Read it in a text form: https://sleeptalks.substack.com/p/when-knowing-too-much-gets-in-the
27 Feb 2025
How to “work” with residual anxious thoughts and feelings | Fearless Sleep Letters
Fearless Sleep Letters is a personal project where I share deep insights into the insomnia recovery process. To give these letters second life, I’ve decided to create a series of audio recordings where I read some of them aloud. The first letter in this series is "How to work with residual anxious thoughts and feelings." To read my other letters, visit https://sleeptalks.substack.com/
20 Feb 2025
Dealing with speed bumps. A chat with Coach Aly Hansen
What are speed bumps? Are they necessary for insomnia recovery? And how to navigate one when it happens? Check out my conversation with Coach Aly who shares her personal experience and insights from her journey. ❤️
10 Feb 2025
How to TRULY befriend wakefulness | Insomnia recovery with Coach Cristian Zor
Sleep coach Cristian and I dive deep into one of the toughest concepts of insomnia recovery – befriending wakefulness. We discuss what it means, how to embrace it, and the role of self-kindness in the process. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to follow for more insights on insomnia recovery!
7 Feb 2025
Do I have to MAINTAIN my insomnia recovery somehow?
Just sharing some thoughts on insomnia recovery. No quick fixes, just my experience and what’s been on my mind. If you’re going through it, you’re not alone. ❤️
5 Feb 2025
What causes sleepiness to disappear & how to bring It back
If you’ve been struggling with insomnia and sleep anxiety, you might notice that you no longer feel naturally sleepy. In this video, I’ll explain why this happens and share personal insights that allowed me to rediscover this feeling again.
2 Feb 2025
Why you don't need sleep confidence to overcome insomnia
Let’s bust the common insomnia myth that we must be confident in knowing how and when we’ll sleep. This kind of confidence isn’t helpful—it can actually prolong the struggle. Instead, here’s a refreshing perspective that might be truly eye-opening! Enjoy!
2 Feb 2025
How to rebuild trust in your body's ability to sleep. Overcoming insomnia
When we deal with chronic insomnia we often don't trust the our body can sleep on its own. That create a bunch on unhelpful behaviors and thinking patterns that fuel the problem. In this episode we discuss how to bring that trust back. Enjoy!
27 Jan 2025
Deep dive into insomnia recovery. With Coach Daniel Erichsen
In this talk, Coach Daniel from The Sleep Coach School and I explore some of the trickiest topics that arise during insomnia recovery. Why do we feel like we get everything rationally but emotionally we are still "not there"? What can help overcome this? How does the learning process happen? What facilitates the journey and what slows it down? Had Daniel himself experienced insomnia? Listen to learn more!
26 Jan 2025
What insomnia recovery really looks like. With Michelle Weil
When we talk about insomnia recovery – do we really know what that is? How to tell whether we are "there" or not? What are the things that might be slowing the process down? Michelle and I talk in detail about our experiences with insomnia recovery and how it turned out to be not what we both originally imagined.
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