#171 - 6 Things I Did To Finally HEAL My Sleep After 6 YEARS of Insomnia
Dec 11, 2024
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Hear a personal journey of overcoming six years of insomnia. Discover hidden triggers like restrictive diets and subconscious fears that hinder sleep. Learn how embracing a balanced approach to nutrition and fostering self-awareness can lead to better health. Reflect on transformative experiences during a plant medicine ceremony and the vital role of forgiveness in healing. Explore practical strategies such as calorie tracking and mouth taping, emphasizing that true healing comes from understanding and listening to one’s body.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and embracing a balanced diet for improved sleep quality and overall health.
Overcoming insomnia involved addressing subconscious fears and rejecting societal pressures regarding body image to promote self-acceptance and true healing.
Deep dives
The Journey to Self-Acceptance
Struggling with body image is a common experience, and this episode emphasizes the importance of accepting oneself to achieve true health. The speaker reflects on their past issues with body shame and how external pressures, particularly from social media, perpetuate the idea of chasing an ideal body. The realization that focusing on what the body genuinely needs, rather than societal expectations, leads to a sense of peace and health is crucial. By learning to listen to the body and dispelling notions of food as 'bad,' one can move towards healing and self-acceptance.
The Impact of Diet on Sleep
Diet plays a significant role in overall well-being, including sleep quality, and the speaker shares personal insights into their dietary journey. They recount how switching to veganism, motivated by spiritual reasons, adversely affected their sleep despite the perception that it was a healthier choice. Through fasting, they discovered that their approach was driven more by ego and fear rather than by listening to their body's needs. Ultimately, understanding that a balanced diet, including animal protein, contributed positively to their energy and relaxation has been critical in achieving better sleep.
Healing Through Breath and Nutrition
Breath and proper nutrition are vital for both health and sleep, as highlighted by the speaker’s transformative experiences. They discovered that mouth breathing during sleep led to several health issues, which improved dramatically when using mouth and nose tape to encourage nasal breathing. Additionally, the speaker stresses the significance of essential nutrients like vitamin D, magnesium, and proper hydration, especially in areas with limited sunlight exposure. Recognizing the body's needs and taking proactive steps to meet those needs can lead to profound changes in sleep quality and overall health.
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In this episode of The Higher Self, I’m opening up about my deeply personal journey of overcoming six years of debilitating insomnia. It’s been one of the most challenging experiences of my life, and I’m sharing everything I learned along the way to finally heal my sleep and transform my health.
I’ll take you through the hidden reasons behind my sleepless nights, from extreme fasting and restrictive diets to the subconscious fears that kept me stuck. I’ll also share the breakthroughs that changed everything—how I learned to listen to my body, let go of perfection, and embrace true healing.
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