What is it that keeps us up at night? Or prevents us from falling asleep in the first place.

Of course the answer this question can be complex and there are a number of different factors ranging from biochemical ones, to mental / emotional ones.

For example, you've likely heard about the stress hormone cortisol. And what you may know (or not) is that if cortisol is elevated, it won't allow melatonin, which is our natural getting to sleep hormone, to increase. Elevated cortisol also won't allow GABA, which is one of our stay asleep hormones, to increase.

This is a biochemical imbalance that definitely will prevent our ability to get to sleep and stay sleep.

And there are definitely things we can do to change that biochemistry and my favourite is getting right to the root cause of the imbalance, and what I've found over the years is that biochemical imbalance isn't necessarily about biochemistry.

Just like I wanted my weight release to be strictly physiological, it turned out to be a nervous system attachment to trauma. And the same was true for my sleep issues. I was rampant insomniac for years until I got... yes... stay with me here... the stress out of my body.

So while we can definitely (and should) put in new behaviors to promote sleep hygiene, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation... we also... simply... need to get the stress out of our bodies.

If you're struggling with any of this... then this episode of Lemons and Pineapples is for you.

Emma and I chat real talk and we cover:

• the ins and outs of what I call the insomnia (or burnout) cycle

• the biochemistry that is at play during sleep disturbances

• specific strategies you can employ to help

• and what you can do to get to the root of it all and overcome your sleep disturbance issues once and for all.

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And that’s exactly what I do.

I help people to clear the neurological blocks that are in the way of them getting a deep, restorative, rejuvenating sleep by taking them through a mind-body healing program. There are three main steps to the process:

1. Clearing the painful imprint of any past emotions, traumatizing or significant emotional events, and limiting decisions and beliefs.

2. Reconnecting to the good in the past so that you can feel good in the here and now.

3. Focusing on what you're wanting in the future and taking consistent action towards those goals, so that you can be who you want to be, do what you want to do, and have what you want to have.

And you can do all of these things too! Why not grab a copy of this book to get started:

BREAK THROUGH THE INSOMNIA CYCLE: HOW TO SLEEP DEEPLY, WAKE RESTED, AND ENJOY HAPPY, ENERGIZED DAYS

Aaaaand.... if you already know that you're the over being lost and far from yourself, then maybe you also already know you're really, REALLY ready break through this cycle and are wanting some personal help to do just that... then book a discovery call with me or my team. Simply:

1. Click the image below, to learn more

2. Use the buttons on that page to click through to the book your discovery call.

3. Fill out the application and book your time slot.

4. We'll meet via Zoom, chat heart to heart to discover if where you're at and what you're wanting is a match for how I love to help and provide value.

5. If it is a fit then I may invite you to work with me and I'll provide you all the steps to do that easily on our call.

I very much look forward to connecting and in the meantime...

🧠💗💫May you choose to make all your dreams come true!