A little while ago, I had the pleasure of joining Katie Allen on her Speaking of Inclusion podcast. We had a fascinating conversation about long-term insomnia, practical sleep coaching, and why different people need different approaches to overcoming sleep problems and future proofing their great quality sleep.

In this video, I'm sharing three key parts of that conversation.

First, we explore how neurodiverse traits, personality and individual thinking styles can influence your sleep. Rather than asking what's wrong with you, we discuss why understanding how you are different can help you find a more effective way to overcome insomnia and sleep problems.

Next, we talk about why I see sleep as a set of practical skills rather than a collection of sleep tips. Learning to sleep well is a skill that can be developed, strengthened and personalised to who you are.

Finally, we look at something many people struggle with. How do you separate difficult conversations, strong emotions or a busy day from your nighttime so your mind can truly relax? This is one of the most important Sleep Skills for Life I teach my clients.

If you've been struggling with long-term insomnia, an overactive mind, or you've tried countless sleep tips without lasting success, I hope this conversation gives you a fresh perspective on what it really takes to sleep well.

Click here to watch the full interview with Katie on your YouTube channel

Katie's website: https://www.katieallenconsulting.com/podcast

If you have any questions about today's topic, or about how to develop practical Sleep Skills for Life, feel free to reach out directly.

Beatrix

It's always best to watch the entire video, but here are some chapters for you:

00:00 Introduction my interview with Katie Allen for the Speaking of Inclusion Podcast

02:30 Neurodiverse traits and sleep problems

07:51 You can learn Sleep Skills, looking at sleep problems from a different approach

14:57 'Never go to sleep on an argument' - Separating your daytime from your nighttime

19:01 Get in touch if you have questions about these topics