How To Sleep

A Sumary Of How To Sleep

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll recap all the key areas you learnt in the podcast to date.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake in t...

I Can't Stop Thinking Negative Thoughts

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why thinking negative thoughts all the time can make your sleep issue worse and how to stop.If you want to learn how...

I Can't Sleep Because I'm Worried About War

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to help yourself if you are struggling to sleep because you are worried about war.If you want to learn how to ge...

Trust Your Subconscious To Send You To Sleep

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why you should learn to trust in the ability of your subconscious mind to send you off to sleep.If you want to learn...

Why Thought Management Is So Important

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn what I mean by thought management and why it's so important for sleep.If you want to learn how to get back to s...

What Do You Want To Be Able To Do

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why it's important to focus on what you want to be able to do when you fix your sleep issue.If you want to lear...

Manage Your Energy Not Your Time

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why, when you have a sleep issue,your focus should be on managing your energy not your time.If you want to learn how...

I Like To Be In Control

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn the link between wanting to be in control and struggling to sleep.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when...

Should I Listen To Sleep Stories?

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode you'll learn if it's a good idea to listen to sleep stories in order to fall asleep.If you want to know why your...

Sometimes I Sleep Well And Sometimes I Don't

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why sometimes you sleep well and sometime you don't and why in itself this pattern keeps you stuck.If you want ...

How To Set Goals When You Have a Sleep Issue

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to set goals when you have a sleep issue in a way that avoids overwhelm and maximises the chance that you stick ...

How To Work Out What You Want

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to figure out what you want and how that can help you sleep better.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep...

How To Sleep Better During The Holidays

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to manage your sleep during the holidays if it's getting worse. If you want to learn how to get back to sle...

How To Close Down The Year

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to close down the year so that you go into next year fresh in a way that supports your sleep. If you want to le...

I Can't Convince Myself To Go To Sleep

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why it's so hard to convince yourself to go to sleep and what to do about it. If you want to learn how to get ...

How Mindfulness Can Help You Sleep

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn what mindfulness is and how it can help you sleep.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake in the...

Starting With Your Evening Routine

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why making changes to your evening routine is a great place to start if you want to fix your sleep issue.If you want...

Declutter Your Home For Better Sleep

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why decluttering your home can be important when you can't sleep.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep ...

I'm Tired But I Don't Go To Bed

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you find that you're tired when it comes to bedtime but you deliberately don't go to bed, in this episode you'll learn why you may b...

Could A Retreat Help You Sleep?

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn if a retreat could be just what you need to help fix your sleep issueIf you want to learn how to get back to sleep w...

How To Deal With Light Mornings

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how to deal with dark mornings if you struggle to wake up when it's dark.If you want to learn how to get back t...

Three Foods To Avoid Before Bed

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn three foods to avoid eating before bed and some alternatives if you find yourself craving a snack.If you want to lea...

Live Life One Day At A Time

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why it's important for your sleep to live your life one day at a time and some practical ways to do that when y...

Are You A Victim Of The Insomnia Epidemic?

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn if you are a victim of the insomnia epidemic and what to do about it if you are. If you want to learn how to get back t...

I Worry About Work

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why work is such a common worry topic for insomniacs and what you can do to start to change this. If you want to learn ...

The Cycle Of Frustration

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re getting really frustrated that you can’t sleep then this episode is for you because you’ll learn all about what I call the cycle of fr...

Sleep In Context

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how sleep is interwoven with everything in your life which makes it important to step all the way back every now and th...

Is Your Bedroom Really A Bedroom?

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I invite you to think about whether your bedroom really is serving its purpose and being effective in supporting your sleep or is it n...

Does Lack Of Sleep Make You A Hero?

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I ask you to consider whether there is a part of you that feels heroic when you don’t get enough sleep. When we read about or see th...

How Happy Would You Be With Great Sleep?

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how happy you could be when you finally get great sleep.  If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake ...

I'm Not Stressed But I Still Can't Sleep

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how your thoughts can keep you awake even if you aren’t stressed. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when ...

I Can't Relax

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn three reasons why you could be struggling to relax enough to get to sleep in the evenings, and my top tips to help.  I...

Should I Track My Sleep?

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn the pros and cons of tracking your sleep and how to work out if it’s a good idea for you. If you want to learn how to...

How Come I Used To Sleep Fine And Now I Don't

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn in my experience why so many people sleep well for years and then develop a sleep problem that just won’t go away. If...

My Thoughts Go Into Overdrive In The Middle Of The Night

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn what to do when your thoughts go into overdrive in the middle of the night. If you want to learn how to get back to sle...

I Want To Be In Control Of My Sleep

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why your desire to want to control your sleep can actually make it less likely that you will sleep, not more. If you w...

I Feel The Urge To Nap In The Afternoon

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn what to do if you keep getting the urge to nap in the afternoon.  If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when y...

Why Relaxing Is As Important As Sleep

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why it’s useful to view relaxation as important as sleep.If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake ...

Stop Watching The News

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why I stopped watching the news and how it helped me improve my sleep. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep wh...

Are You Over Committed?

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If your thoughts are keeping you awake, one of the things you may want to ask yourself is, am I overcommitted? Listen now to find out why this is rele...

I Heard That Meditation Is Good For Sleep

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve read somewhere that meditation is good for sleep and you want to know more, in this episode I explain the positives and negatives and some...

I Can't Sleep And I Want To Change My Life

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why sleep deprivation can lead you to want to change your life completely and what you can do if you find yourself in t...

Do Colours Impact Your Sleep?

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn if the colour of your room really does make a difference to your sleep or if it’s all just creative marketing. If you...

What Should I Try Next?

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I answer the question that I know many of you keep asking yourselves, what should I try next that will help me sleep? Keep listening t...

Low Level Stress Can Wake You In The Night

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how even low levels of stress can effect your sleep and some simple ways that you can start to change this. If you want...

Is Being Tired Just Normal?

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why being tired is not something that you should accept no matter how many people tell you that being tired is normal o...

Stop Using The Snooze Button

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why using the snooze button is not helping your sleep issue and what you could do instead. If you want to learn how to ...

The Problem With Napping

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why napping can be a problem when you have a sleep issue, even though it feels good to get more sleep. If you want to l...

Is Your Bedroom A Sanctuary?

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why you need to focus on your bedroom as a sanctuary in order to support good sleep and why I’ve chosen this word san...

How A Morning Routine Helps You Sleep

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how a good morning routine can actually help you sleep at night. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you...

Dealing With Light Mornings

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why light mornings can disrupt your sleep and some ideas to try if you are struggling with this. If you want to learn h...

Why Am I Having So Many Weird Dreams?

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn some possible reasons why you could be having disturbed or vivid dreams. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep ...

How I Fixed My Sleep Issue

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how I fixed my sleep issue. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake in the middle of the night, ge...

Is Sharing a Bed Disturbing Your Sleep?

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On last week’s episode I talked about ways you could use your partner’s great sleep to your advantage. But to be keep things even, this week I wan...

How Come My Partner Sleeps Fine

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some of you, one of the cruelest twists about your sleep issue will be the fact that your partner has been sleeping just fine the whole time that ...

Sleep Disturbances Caused By The Pandemic

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I highlight three things that you can look out for so that you don’t inadvertently make your sleep issue worse or if you have develo...

Sleep is a 24-hour Process

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why you need to stop thinking of sleep in isolation as a night-time activity and instead view it as a 24-hour process. ...

I Failed To Stick To My New Year's Resolution

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why it was your sleep issue and not your lack of willpower or commitment that caused you to fail to keep up with your N...

Time Wasting Sleep Solutions You Don't Need To Try

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn three sleep solutions that are most probably going to waste your time and possibly your money too. If you want to learn...

I Struggle To Turn My Mind Off In The Evening

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll discover one of the main reasons people struggle to turn their mind off and allow sleep in.If you want to learn how to get...

Not Sleeping Is Ruining My Life

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why your lack of sleep is so closely connected to your enjoyment of life. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep...

How Society Impacts Your Sleep

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am following on from last week’s episode where I talked about the potential impact of your childhood on your sleep, and expand thi...

How Your Childhood Impacts Your Adult Sleep

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll find out how your childhood could have influenced your sleep. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake in ...

I've Tried All Of The Sleep Hygiene Advice

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have tried all of the sleep tips and tricks and nailed your sleep hygiene but you still can’t sleep, this is the episode for you.If you want ...

Three Things You Didn't Know About Melatonin

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’ll explain three things you may not have known about melatonin. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake in the...

My Work Keeps Me Awake

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why work is a common sleep disrupter and some things to think about if this is impacting your life. If you want to lear...

Is Working In My Bedroom Bad For My Sleep

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn if working in your bedroom is bad for your sleep and I have some ideas for you if you have no choice but to work in you...

Three Things You Didn't Know About Sleeping Pills

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’ll explain three things you may not have known about sleeping pills. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when you wake i...

Three Reasons Your Thoughts Run Wild At Night

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain three potential reasons scientists have for why our thoughts run wild at night. If you want to learn how to get back to slee...

Should I Get Up In The Night

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why I don’t believe that if you can’t sleep in the middle of the night that getting up out of bed is the right solu...

I Can't Sleep Because I Know I Need To Sleep

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn more about the ultimate paradox that I know you will relate to. That you can’t sleep because you know you need to go ...

Why Working Late Is False Economy

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why working late into the night to get more done is false economy and potentially making your sleep issue worse and wha...

How Can Alcohol Impact My Sleep

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’ll be talking about the effects of alcohol on our sleep because I know that some of you may be using alcohol as a relaxant in the ...

I Keep Thinking About All The Things I Have To Do

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why thinking about all the things you have to do keeps you awake. If you want to learn how to get back to sleep when yo...

I've Tried Everything And Nothing's Worked

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve had a sleep issue for a while, you've tried a whole bunch of stuff to fix it and you still have your sleep problem you probably feel ...

Should I Catch Up Sleep On Weekends?

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When people develop a sleep issue, one common reaction is to start sleeping more on the weekends. In this episode you’ll learn the pros and cons of ...

I Can't Sleep Becuse I'm Worried About Health

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn why worrying about your health keeps you awake and how you can start changing this today. If you want to learn how to g...

Can I Get Rid Of A Long Term Sleep Problem?

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you will hear my view on how easy it can be to fix a sleep issue even if you have had it for a long time. And if this is you, an actio...

How Relaxing Is Your Evening?

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn more about the common misconceptions of relaxation in the evening, mistakes that people make, how this links to your sl...

What Is An Adult Sleep Coach

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn what an adult sleep coach actually is and how a sleep coach could support you to sleep well again in a natural and sust...

How To Cope With Being Tired

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn some new ways for coping with being tired in the day and get clear on how you can start implementing this today. If you...

Being Tired Is Preventing Me From Enjoying Life

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll hear how to start tackling those days when it's feels like going through life in a fog of tiredness is clouding your ...

Is My Bedroom Causing My Sleep Issue?

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode you’ll learn how your bedroom can affect your sleep and get a take away action for this week that you can implement immediately. I...

I Can't Go To Bed Because I Have Too Much To Do

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever tell yourself that you can’t go to bed because you have too much to do? In this episode you’ll learn just how much of an impact this o...

I Wake in the Night and Worry

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn what to do when you wake in the middle of the night and you can’t get back to sleep because you start worrying about ...

What To Try First If It Takes You Ages To Get To Sleep

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn what to try first if it takes you ages to get to sleep at the start of the night and get your take away action for this...

The Time You Go To Bed Effects the Quality of Your Sleep

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hear a lot of discussion on how many hours of sleep are enough but not so much about when is the best time to sleep. In this episode you’ll learn...

What To Do When You're Frustrated You Can't Sleep

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how overcome the frustration that builds when you can't sleep and I share a tried and tested practical exercise to...

You Are Pretending You Don't Really Have a Sleep Issue

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for you if you have a sleep issue but you don't consider yourself an insomniac and are secretly hoping it will go away. You’ll ...

How Lack of Sleep Blocks Fitness Goals

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn how your sleep issue could be preventing you from reaching your fitness goals. Listen to find out more and get your ...

How Your Mobile Phone Can Hinder or Help Your Sleep

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’ll learn how your mobile phone could be bad for your sleep and if it is, how to turn this around and start making your mobile ph...

How Getting Better at Setting Boundaries Can Improve Your Sleep

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn why setting boundaries is so important for sleep and get a take away action for this week so that you can start appl...

Where To Start If You Want To Tackle Your Sleep Issue

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you’re going to learn where to start if you are truly serious about solving your sleep issue once and for all as well as how you can...

When You've Tried All The Advice But You Still Can't Sleep

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I use my experience in working with adults that can’t sleep to give you the most common reasons, if you feel like you have tried all...

Why You Feel Tired But You Still Can't Sleep

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explore why it is that you can feel simultaneously tired yet you still can't go to sleep. Plus I give you an action item to ge...

Why Sleep is Crucial for Business Success - Part 2

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Part 2 of 2, I explore why sleep is crucial for business success and why, if you want to achieve your business goals quicker and easi...

Why Sleep is Crucial for Business Success - Part 1

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, I explore why sleep is crucial for business success and why, if you want to achieve your business goals quicker and easi...

Why You Are In Control Of Your Sleep Even When It Feels Like You Are Not

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I outline how you are in control of your sleep even if you are completely frustrated right now and feel like you have no control. If y...

Why Do So Many People Have Sleep Issues?

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast I talk about the key reasons I feel are contributing to a growing global sleep problem. Listen to find out if any of th...

Will I Ever Sleep Properly Again?

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of the podcast I answer the question that a lot of people ask me and that’s - Will I ever sleep properly again? Listen to find...