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In this episode, we dive deep into Jennifer Senior’s acclaimed Atlantic article and her NPR interview, exploring the realities of insomnia, common myths, and the emotional journey of those who can’t sleep.

Learn why pills, therapy, and meditation often fall short, and discover the real “loop” that keeps so many awake at night. Whether you’re seeking understanding or support, this conversation offers hope, insight, and practical wisdom for anyone affected by sleep struggles.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & The Atlantic Article
00:42 – Community Reactions & Why This Matters
01:35 – Why We Can’t Review the Article Directly
02:15 – Reviewing the NPR Interview
04:25 – Jennifer Senior’s Insomnia Story
07:10 – The Worry Loop of Insomnia
10:45 – Pills, Therapy, Meditation, and Acceptance
13:40 – The Gift vs. Talent of Sleep
16:45 – The Wonder Wall: Curiosity and Insomnia
22:00 – Panic, Catastrophizing, and Sleep Efforts
25:00 – Sleep Myths: Do You Need 8 Hours?
29:00 – Sleep Duration, Health, and Observational Studies
33:00 – Stigma Around Sleep Medications
36:00 – CBT-I: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
40:00 – Depression, Anxiety, and the Inner Struggle
45:00 – Jennifer’s Experience with Long COVID and Identity
50:00 – Key Takeaways & Living Proof You Can Thrive
54:00 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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Not sure where to start on your path to sleeping well? Check out these playlists!

This is natto - the perfect place to start learning.
   • This is Natto - Start here if you are new ...  

Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you.
   • Success stories  

Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips.
   • Talking insomnia  

Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues.
   • Hypnic jerks and more.  

Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi.
   • Familial and sporadic fatal insomnia  

Speed bumps - when you think you had a setback or “relapse.”
   • Talking insomnia #55: Learning about speed...  

Unrefreshing sleep - when you always feel tired or exhausted.
   • Unrefreshing sleep  

Momsomnia - if you’re a mom or becoming a mom.
   • Momsomnia  

Heard online - when you’ve worried about claims made about health problems and insomnia.
   • Heard online  

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