Overcoming Insomnia: CBT-I Tools to Calm Your Mind and Sleep Naturally

Podcast by Nathan Pali

English

Health & personal development

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About Overcoming Insomnia: CBT-I Tools to Calm Your Mind and Sleep Naturally

Overcoming Insomnia is a practical, science-based podcast for people who are exhausted, frustrated, and tired of trying harder to sleep.Using proven CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) principles—along with modern neuroscience and insights inspired by Say Goodnight to Insomnia—this show helps you understand why you can’t sleep and how to retrain your nervous system to rest naturally.We break down: • Why insomnia is a conditioned stress response, not a sleep defect • How the “tired but wired” cycle forms—and how to interrupt it • Why forcing sleep makes insomnia worse • How to calm sleep anxiety without medication • Simple, realistic CBT-I tools you can use tonightIf your mind races at night, your body feels on edge, or sleep has become something you fear instead of enjoy, this podcast will help you stop fighting your brain—and finally sleep again.This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health advice.

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25 episodes

Dealing with Insomnia Relapses

In this episode, we explore how to effectively navigate insomnia flare-ups after recovery and differentiate between a temporary blip and a full relapse. We discuss actionable strategies to shorten episodes of insomnia by focusing on your response rather than the initial panic.Chapters00:58 Flare-Up vs. Relapse04:48 Responding to Flare-Ups06:44 Normalizing Fear

18 Feb 2026 - 8 min

Why You Can't Sleep While Traveling

In this episode, we explore why travel often disrupts sleep, even for those who usually sleep well, differentiating between travel without and with time zone changes. We also discuss practical strategies and a mindset shift to navigate challenging nights on the road without triggering anxiety or an insomnia relapse.Chapters00:00 Travel Disrupts Sleep01:50 Travel Without Time Zones04:46 Jet Lag & Circadian Misalignment06:38 Tips for Travel Sleep

17 Feb 2026 - 8 min

Sleeping Without Rules After Insomnia Recovery

In this episode, we explore the paradox of moving from strict sleep protocols to trusting your body's natural rhythms after recovering from insomnia. We discuss how to transition from a structured sleep plan back to intuition, emphasizing that the tools for recovery are temporary training wheels, not lifelong rules, and how fear can fuel insomnia.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sleep Without Rules00:00 The Paradox of Recovery Tools05:28 Transitioning to Trust and Flexibility08:02 Rebuilding Sleep Intuition

16 Feb 2026 - 7 min

When Insomnia Recovery Makes Sleep Worse

In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of 'extinction bursts' in insomnia recovery, where sleep temporarily worsens before getting better, and how these setbacks are often signs of progress. We also discuss navigating plateaus and maintaining consistency to achieve lasting improvement in your sleep.Chapters00:00 Insomnia Recovery Challenges00:48 Understanding Extinction Bursts06:33 Navigating Plateaus10:05 Tips for Consistency

15 Feb 2026 - 9 min

Breaking the Cycle of Sleep Performance Anxiety

In this episode, we explore why a single bad night's sleep doesn't dictate your entire day and how the belief that you 'can't cope' perpetuates insomnia. We also discuss practical strategies to overcome sleep performance anxiety and transform your relationship with sleep.Chapters00:00 The Dread of a Bad Night00:44 You Function Better Than You Think03:51 Sleep Performance Anxiety10:11 Practical Tips to Break the Cycle

14 Feb 2026 - 8 min

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