John Sarno made his mark in the mind-body world by challenging one powerful assumption: that chronic pain is always caused by a broken body.

Instead, he proposed that the brain could generate symptoms in response to a perceived threat.

What if those exact same principles apply to insomnia?

I believe they do.

In this episode, I break down how Sarno’s work applies directly to sleep—and why insomnia may have far more in common with chronic pain than a sleep disorder.

We’ll look at three key mechanisms that keep insomnia going—and once you see them, it will completely change how you understand what’s happening in your body.

This episode is my small ode of gratitude to Dr. John Sarno.

I hope you enjoy it!  🧡

Mentioned Resources:

Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno MD

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About Beth Kendall MA, FNTP: 

For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights.

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