I respect the urge to take sleep medications. Still, most people who take them would rather not – perhaps because of their short- and long-term problems, or simply for feeling dependent on them. [...]

Do you remember these lines from the children’s book, Madeline? In an old house in Paris All covered with vines Lived twelve little girls In two straight lines And a few pages later: In the [...]

Rest seems simple, doesn’t it? I mean, you just stop and let go. But it’s not always easy. That’s because obstacles rear their ugly heads, leaving you frustrated with a non-stop mind, tense body, [...]

As we work together, my client Charles notices how his desperation for sleep keeps him agitated and awake. His firmly ingrained “I need to sleep” belief means that: If he doesn’t [...]

Cancer occurs when cells begin to grow uncontrollably: That’s carcinoma. Seattle is also growing uncontrollably. Over 1000 people each week moved here during the last census year. This city has [...]

Please check out this amazing interview with Kerry Hummingbird of the Skills Not Pills Movement. We discussed sleepless hours, the value of rest, and how to get there!   Get the free e-book, [...]

Many people are so frustrated about not sleeping, they feel they have to take drugs. I respect why they do that – insomnia stress can get really intense. But these medicines are powerful, and not [...]

Massaging My Dog to Sleep​ Have I mentioned that Sadie is the best dog in the world? She’s sweet, cuddly, smart, obedient (enough). And it’s not just me that loves her…if I don’t bring her [...]

   But first . . .  Consulting Teaches Me So Much About Insomnia and Rest  Talking with people this last month reminds me that… Some people (even though they’re up for hours in the [...]

I don’t think so! While everyone’s insomnia is unique – even from night to night – many people I’ve talked to in the free consultations have some similar elements… Waking after a few hours [...]

As I look out at the world, I see so many sources of stress and anxiety – from politics, hate, turbulent weather, family divisions, and intense news. I know that many, many people are struggling [...]

I just returned from an incredible trip to Australia. I haven’t been a big traveler until this trip, but this was an opportunity of a lifetime: My daughter was competing for a world championship [...]