Best Beth Kendall Ma Fntp Podcasts (2025)

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How to Overcome Doubt and Keep Moving Forward | Ep 54 13:02

11d ago13:02

13:02

Let's talk about doubt. Doubt is something every single person on the recovery path deals with, and I was no exception. In this episode, we take a deeper look at what doubt really is, why it feels so powerful, and how to shift your relationship with it so it no longer holds you back. Come with me and learn: 1. What’s actually driving doubt (hint: s…

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The Innocent Mindset That Kept Me Stuck (for years) | Ep 53 11:26

25d ago11:26

11:26

Today I’m talking about a mindset that quietly fueled insomnia and kept me stuck for years. This mindset can create pressure, anxiety, and an endless loop of trying to "get it right." If you're feeling stuck... overwhelmed... wondering why your brain still won't let go — this might be a part of the picture. Tune in to explore the quiet beliefs that…

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What Traditional Advice Gets Wrong About Insomnia | Ep 52 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

It was such fun to sit down with Richard Wills MD, resident sleep coach in the Mind. Body. Sleep. Mentorship, to discuss why conventional advice often misses the mark when it comes to insomnia. Tune in to hear: The only two factors that truly influence sleep Why CBT-I can backfire (even though it's considered the "gold standard") How rigid, rule-ba…

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3 Quantum Shifts For Insomnia Recovery | Ep 51 17:09

2M ago17:09

17:09

This episode is a little science, a little woo, and a whole lot of HOPE. If you’ve ever felt like the harder you try to sleep, the more impossible it becomes — you’re not alone. In this talk, Beth breaks down: Why paying so much attention to sleep makes it less likely to happen How multiple sleep realities already exist (yes, even the peaceful one!…

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"There's Tremendous Power in Letting Go" — Mike's Hope Story | Ep 50 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

Mike spent months fighting with sleep. Melatonin? Nope. Sleep hygiene? Not the magic answer. CBT-I? Let’s just say it had him sitting in the dark, petting his cat, calculating his “sleep score” like a mathematician. The more he tried, the worse things got. Until he realized something HUGE — the best way to control sleep is to not try and control it…

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How to Deal with Scary Health Information | Ep 49 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

Our world is FLOODED with health advice. And not all of it is helpful. Especially if you're recovering from insomnia. You're going along, working your way back to peaceful sleep, and then BAM! Another scary statistic shows up. And you feel that old fear rise to the surface again. So, what can we do? In this episode, I answer that very thing. Listen…

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Belief or Behavior: Which Comes First? w/ Michelle Weil | Ep 48 41:16

4M ago41:16

41:16

This week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Michelle Weil, fellow sleep coach (and dear friend), to discuss a powerful question in the insomnia recovery process: Does belief shape behavior, or does behavior shift belief? And why does it even matter? Well, if you're struggling insomnia, you've probably got some unhelpful beliefs about…

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The ONE Simple Sentence That Got Me Through Recovery | Ep 47 7:46

4M ago7:46

7:46

What if insomnia recovery didn’t have to be awful? What if it could be one of the most interesting things you ever experience? For me, it was. And it can be for you, too. In this episode, I share the one sentence that transformed my recovery and why I still rely on it today. This simple sentence helped me: Embrace curiosity about my experience Redu…

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Why Do I Fall Asleep Right Before I Have to Get Up? | Ep 46 13:17

5M ago13:17

13:17

When I had insomnia, I’d toss and turn all night, only to fall blissfully asleep right before the alarm went off. Even more strange, I’d stay awake all night, but then magically fall asleep during my 10-minute snooze alarm. So what gives? Well, it’s not as strange as it might seem. In fact, it makes perfect sense. Tune into this episode to understa…

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Jennifer’s Powerful Path Out of Insomnia | Ep 45 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Jennifer, another Mind. Body. Sleep. graduate, to discuss her transformative journey through insomnia. She candidly shares the two factors that LED to her struggle, and the breakthroughs that finally helped her out. On releasing pressure around sleep: "The whole time I was like, ‘Is this physical? Is it …

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Insight vs. Intellect | Ep 44 19:04

6M ago19:04

19:04

Understand all the concepts intellectually but still struggle to sleep? Wondering what you’re missing? Feel like you just need that one magical piece of information that's going to make it all click? Then this episode is for YOU. Not only do I share my own personal story of how the bees RADICALLY changed my life. But I also break down why recovery …

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How Kim Turned Nighttime Dread into Peaceful Sleep | Ep 43 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

Kim’s journey from being a naturally great sleeper to battling insomnia is a raw, real, and deeply inspiring story. Always a champion sleeper, Kim faced her first bout of insomnia after becoming a new mom and experiencing a “perfect storm” of stress, hormonal changes, and personal challenges. A fear of not sleeping took over, leading her into the i…

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Has Sleep Become a Battle? | Ep 42 16:23

7M ago16:23

16:23

The wildest thing about sleep is that the more we battle it, the further we get from it. Today's podcast episode explores why insomnia feels like a battle for so many, and why that mindset might be holding you back. I spent most of my life wrestling with insomnia, believing that if I just tried hard enough, I could overcome it. Imagine my surprise …

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Breaking Up with Insomnia | Ep 41 14:04

7M ago14:04

14:04

In this episode, I’m talking all things metaphors and what it looks like to break up with insomnia. It’s not about quick fixes (they don't work anyway). It’s about unraveling the deep neural pathways that keep us stuck. The journey out of insomnia, much like moving on from love, is messy and nonlinear. It's very up and down. One day, progress feels…

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The ONE Simple Tool That Gets Rid of Sleep Anxiety | Ep 40 13:27

8M ago13:27

13:27

Is there anything worse than watching the clock tick by hour by hour when you can't sleep? I don’t think so. Time caused me a tremendous amount of suffering when I was going through insomnia. Because I put a timeline on practically EVERYTHING related to sleep. My goal with this podcast is to inspire you to think differently about time. Because time…

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How Majken Shifted Her Focus and Left Insomnia Behind | Ep 39 32:00

8M ago32:00

32:00

In this beautiful interview, Majken opens up about her experience with insomnia, which started in her early 20’s after a stressful life event. She tried all the traditional avenues over the years including medication and CBTI. But insomnia kept coming back. As a new mom, her sleep struggles resurfaced and eventually Majken found her way into the me…

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Sleeping with a Bed Partner Again | Ep 38 15:38

9M ago15:38

15:38

When you have insomnia, even minor sleep disruptions feel GIGANTIC in the mind. I could hear a pin drop two rooms over. And the reason? A complete mystery to me. I had no idea. Which only made my brain freak-out WORSE. There had to be something seriously wrong with me. But I have good news. If you’re someone who notices every noise, every movement,…

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How Arelys Beat Insomnia and Found Trust in Her Body Again | Ep 37 32:04

9M ago32:04

32:04

Arelys’ struggle with insomnia began on a family vacation when she found it hard to sleep at a noisy Airbnb. Upon returning home, she thought her sleep would return. But that’s not what happened. Instead, she went through many more months of struggle trying desperately to understand what was going on with her sleep. Finally, she found the mentorshi…

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David Goggins and Getting Through the Speed Bumps | Ep 36 15:19

9M ago15:19

15:19

If you’ve ever had the disheartening experience of sleeping better for a while, only to fall “back” into insomnia, this one’s for you. Today I’m talking all about speed bumps. And I’m doing it through the lens of David Goggins. Because here's the thing about speed bumps … they’re normal. Not only normal, but necessary. We can’t really recover witho…

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Sleep Efforts and Why They Matter | Ep 35 18:05

10M ago18:05

18:05

When you have insomnia, sleep can feel like a nightly battleground. The harder we try to fix it, the more elusive it becomes. Insomnia is driven by the very efforts we make to escape it. So many people (myself included) get caught in a cycle of trying everything — different teas, blackout curtains, sleep apps — only to find that these efforts just …

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Breaking Free from the Sleep Med Struggle w/ Aly Hansen | Ep 34 34:16

10M ago34:16

34:16

Sleep meds or not, this episode is a MUST listen. My friend and fellow sleep coach Aly Hansen gives us a raw and honest look at her sleep med struggle and shares the final piece of the puzzle that set her free. If you have a love/hate relationship with sleep meds... If you feel a pang of guilt every time you take them... If you’re terrified you’re …

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Why Did My Sleep Pattern Suddenly Change? | Ep 33 11:32

11M ago11:32

11:32

Have you gone from struggling to fall asleep to suddenly waking up during the night? Or maybe you used to wake up early, and now you can’t fall asleep? What gives? Rest assured, nothing has gone wrong and it's all a normal part of the recovery process. In this episode, I break down why insomnia patterns can sometimes shift and why it actually makes…

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"Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together." | Ep 32 16:15

11M ago16:15

16:15

Most people view insomnia as a SLEEP problem — an unrelenting beast that wreaks havoc on life. But I see it differently... Yes, insomnia is a problem. But it's mostly just a PATTERN. A looping survival response running on replay. In this episode, I dive deep into conditioned responses — how they work and what they have to do with insomnia. Tune in …

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The Pressure Paradigm | Ep 31 10:50

12M ago10:50

10:50

Feeling crushed by the pressure to sleep? Have a rough night and then immediately stress about the next one? Find yourself thinking you’ve failed at something as simple as sleep? This episode tackles three of the biggest pressure traps that cause insomnia and how to break free of them. Here’s what you’ll discover: Outcome Attachment: The surprising…

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The #1 Tool for Insomnia Recovery | Ep 30 14:13

1y ago14:13

14:13

Today’s episode focuses on the most powerful tool we have at our disposal when it comes to insomnia. And no, it has nothing to do with sleep hygiene, sleep rituals, or subjecting yourself to a rigid sleep restriction protocol. But it has EVERYTHING to do with getting to the root of insomnia. Tune in to learn: How we can intentionally shape our brai…

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5 Ways Sleep Tracking Fuels Insomnia | Ep 29 16:57

1y ago16:57

16:57

Is sleep tracking truly helpful? Should you even be using one? Could you be sabotaging your sleep in a quest to improve it? Contrary to popular belief, the answers to these questions might just surprise you. In this episode of the Mind. Body. Sleep.® podcast, I share 5 significant reasons why you can ditch your sleep tracker and still improve your …

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Gemma’s Hope Story: “I feel so far removed from sleep now…” | Ep 28 31:29

1y ago31:29

31:29

You will LOVE this interview with Gemma. Not only does she have the most engaging accent ever, but she also shares her raw and unfiltered journey through insomnia. Many of you will resonate with her story and find solace knowing you're not alone. Gemma went from being a lifelong lover of sleep to fearing she was going to lose her mind. She dives in…

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A Closer Look at the Insomnia-Menopause Connection | Ep 27 11:39

1y ago11:39

11:39

Feeling lost in the maze of hormone information and how it relates to insomnia? Struggling to figure out what’s insomnia and what’s disrupted sleep? Not sure where one ends and the other begins? This one is tailored for my ladies, but anyone could benefit from a little clarity on the difference between sleep disruption and full-blown insomnia. Join…

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Hyperarousal and the Expectation Effect | Ep 26 12:16

1y ago12:16

12:16

This week I’m talking all about hyperarousal and the Expectation Effect. Do you ever find yourself thinking things like: “I understand all of this logically, so why am I still not sleeping?” “I didn’t go to bed until I was sleepy, but then I still didn’t sleep. Why is that?” “I normally sleep well on the weekends, but this week I didn’t. What’s goi…

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How Austyn Left Insomnia and Got His Life Back | Ep 25 51:43

1y ago51:43

51:43

Working with Austyn to get beyond insomnia was such a pleasure and now he’s sharing his story to help others. In this heartfelt interview we dive into: The role of OCD in insomnia How the brain latches on to an intrusive thought The connection between health anxiety and sleep anxiety The loneliness of insomnia Austyn gives us an honest portrayal of…

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Is Trust the Antidote to Insomnia? | Ep 24 16:52

1y ago16:52

16:52

This one is all about TRUST, my friends. Because when it comes to insomnia, trust seems to be the missing ingredient. I mean... Could you even HAVE insomnia if you trusted your own ability to sleep? I don’t think so. Let’s talk about the intersection between faith and fear, and how these two orientations occupy two sides of the same coin. In this e…

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Why You Jerk Awake Right After Falling Asleep | Ep 23 12:06

1+ y ago12:06

12:06

Do you JOLT awake right on the cusp of sleep and feel a sense of panic? Does your brain decide to wake you up right after you fall asleep? Do you feel like you’re unconsciously monitoring everything about your sleep even while you’re falling asleep? This episode is all about hypnic jerks — what they are, why they happen, and what you can do about i…

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Cracking the Code: Pattern Seeking During Insomnia | Ep 22 11:44

1+ y ago11:44

11:44

This episode is a shout-out to all my fellow analytical, detail-oriented, problem-solving, Type A, perfectionistic code-crackers. I know you're out there! If you find yourself meticulously scrutinizing every detail of your life looking for clues as to why you have insomnia, this one's for you. We deep dive into a common behavior I call ‘pattern-see…

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Sleep Meds and Inner Conflict | Ep 21 14:13

1+ y ago14:13

14:13

Sleep meds were the absolute BANE of my existence. I loathed taking them but also really needed them, which entangled me in a web of constant worry about the impact they were going to have on my life. But here's the twist... That changed pretty quickly once I understood what insomnia was and why it was happening. In today’s episode, I share the ups…

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Rethinking Progress During Recovery | Ep 20 19:54

1+ y ago19:54

19:54

Hello, my friends! This one is all about measuring PROGRESS. When you’re going through insomnia, of course you want sleep more than life itself — that's totally understandable. But let’s be mindful of how we measure progress because one leads to stress, and the other safety. In this episode, I challenge the conventional measure of progress and intr…

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Sleep Optimization vs. Insomnia: Two Conflicting Conversations | Ep 19 19:35

1+ y ago19:35

19:35

Finding real help for insomnia can feel daunting. Mainly because there are TWO different conversations going on in the sleep world: 1. Sleep optimization: This conversation focuses on improving sleep for people who don't have insomnia, typically through lifestyle changes and sleep hygiene practices. 2. Insomnia: This conversation addresses the unde…

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Insomnia and the Perceived Danger Connection | Ep 18 16:35

1+ y ago16:35

16:35

In this episode, I not only spill the beans on my newfound passion for Peloton, but I go deeper into why our brains won’t let us sleep. Join me to learn: Why insomnia is based in survival How insomnia becomes a fear The role of hyperarousal The difference between real and perceived danger The significance of mindfulness during recovery Why fixing s…

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Lauren's Shift: Insomnia to Trusting Life Again | Ep 17 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

Welcome to this insightful interview with the lovely Lauren Meikle joining us all the way from South Africa. Lauren opens up about her unexpected journey through insomnia. It all started when she started teaching K-Pop dance classes… In this powerful conversation, Lauren reveals: How her relationship to sleep started to change Why she had to step b…

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Using Indifference to Overcome Sleep Anxiety | Ep 16 12:52

1+ y ago12:52

12:52

In today’s episode we explore the powerful concept of INDIFFERENCE. Fostering an attitude of indifference is a transformative way to acknowledge your brains messages without being overly fazed them. You’re not taking whatever it’s telling you as the unequivocal TRUTH of the situation. Insomnia is a conditioned pattern of fear. But we can nurture ou…

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Paradoxical Insomnia – Why You Feel Like You’re Not Sleeping | Ep 15 14:01

1+ y ago14:01

14:01

Do you ever wake up and wonder if you even slept at all? Do you feel like your body is sleeping but your brain is awake? Do you feel like you’re in some kind of weird limbo state; half-asleep and half-awake? If so, this episode is tailored specifically for you! One of the most bizarre aspects of my own insomnia experience was the seeming inability …

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From Night Call to Sound Sleep: Richard’s 40-Year Odyssey | Ep 14 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

In this compelling episode, I sit down with Richard Wills MD, resident sleep coach for the Mind. Body. Sleep. mentorship program. Throughout this thoughtful interview, he candidly shares the remarkable 40-year journey that has been his struggle with insomnia. Tune in for a captivating story of how insomnia starts... and how it ends. Here’s a sneak …

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Going Beyond the Insomnia Identity | Ep 13 17:25

1+ y ago17:25

17:25

Do you feel like insomnia is slowly starting to take over your life? Are you wondering if you're ever going to be who you were before insomnia? Is life getting smaller and smaller but you’re not really sure what to do about it? This episode is for you. The insomnia identity can sneak up you… First, you give up things that you really enjoy like coff…

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It’s Not About the Bed | Ep 12 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

10:00

Is the association you have with your bed making it difficult to sleep? Possibly. But I think there’s a bit more to the story. This episode explores the role of the bed in insomnia and presents a new perspective on how the brain perceives this association. Tune in to learn: Why the bed theory didn’t make sense to me The true driver behind sleepless…

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Navigating Through Fear During Insomnia | Ep 11 16:47

1+ y ago16:47

16:47

Have you struggled with feelings of fear or anxiety during insomnia? This can look like: Panic at night lying in bed Fear around bedtime Low grade feelings of dread or doom Anxiety that comes out of the nowhere Anticipatory anxiety about late nights or trips How to go about processing these emotions isn’t always clear. In this episode, I share a 3-…

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Reclaiming Sleep as a New Mom: Talia Cooper's Journey | Ep 10 24:25

1+ y ago24:25

24:25

Hey there new moms, this one is for you! This insightful conversation is with Talia Cooper, an intuitive eating coach who’s been in the trenches of postpartum sleep disruption. And in her case, insomnia kicked in when her daughter actually started sleeping BETTER! Here’s a sneak peek of some of the wisdom she’s dropping: The a-ha moment she had aft…

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Insomnia and the Unconscious Mind | Ep 9 17:52

1+ y ago17:52

17:52

This episode is ALL about the unconscious mind. Sleep at its very core is SIMPLE. There is nothing you need to do or be. But could we be missing an opportunity to understand insomnia from greater perspective? Could insomnia itself be a conditioned fear that lives beneath our conscious awareness? I certainly think so! In this episode, I share 3 reas…

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Should I Wait Until I’m Sleepy to Go to Bed? | Ep 8 12:16

1+ y ago12:16

12:16

The “sleepy rule” is a popular one. But does it always apply? In this episode I unpack the pros and cons behind waiting until you’re sleepy to go to bed. If you find yourself thinking: “Am I sleepy yet?” “Is this a good time to go to bed?” “Is this sleepy or just fatigue?” “What if I’m not sleepy enough?” This podcast is for you! I talk about: Chas…

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The Lighter Side of Insomnia w/ Michelle Weil | Ep 7 33:25

1+ y ago33:25

33:25

Have you done some crazy things to sleep? Spent tons of money trying everything? Feel like you’re the ONLY one who has gone to such lengths? Well, you’re NOT alone! Join close friend and fellow sleep coach, Michelle Weil, and I as we share some of the wildest things we’ve ever done for sleep and why we can laugh about them now. In this episode, we …

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Unmasking Hyperarousal | Ep 6 10:41

1+ y ago10:41

10:41

Have you ever wondered WHY, despite sleeping better, you can actually feel more tired than you did before you were sleeping? When I had insomnia, I felt either wired but tired OR like a complete zombie. There wasn't a lot of middle ground. Which made no sense whatsoever. Today, we’re taking the mystery out of this upside-down characteristic of inso…

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Tools for Insomnia: Medicine or Poison? | Ep 5 12:29

2y ago12:29

12:29

Today we’re diving into the world of sleep tools, from meditations to breathing exercises to hypnosis. With so many options available, how do you know which one to use? But there is a bigger question to ponder… Do these tools genuinely help improve sleep, or are we inadvertently trying to control something that should just come effortlessly? This e…

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