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Coping Skill – Top 10 Books, Podcasts & YouTube Channels on Insomnia

Sleep is the best meditation.

-Dalai Lama

Books:

  1. “The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need” by Stephanie A. Silberman and Charles M. Morin
  2. “Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School” by Gregg D. Jacobs
  3. “No More Sleepless Nights” by Peter Hauri and Shirley Linde
  4. “The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It” by W. Chris Winter
  5. “Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep: Solutions to Insomnia for Those with Depression, Anxiety or Chronic Pain” by Colleen Carney and Rachel Manber
  6. “The Effortless Sleep Method: The Incredible New Cure for Insomnia and Chronic Sleep Problems” by Sasha Stephens
  7. “The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night” by Guy Meadows
  8. “Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques” by Colin A. Espie
  9. “The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia” by Paul Glovinsky and Arthur Spielman
  10. “The Good Night Sleep Kit” by Gregg D. Jacobs (includes a book and accompanying CD for relaxation and sleep)

Podcasts:

  1. “Sleep With Me” – Hosted by Drew Ackerman, this podcast features bedtime stories designed to help you fall asleep.
  2. “The Insomnia Podcast” – Hosted by Daniel Erichsen, this podcast provides insights and strategies for overcoming insomnia.
  3. “Sleepy” – Hosted by Otis Gray, this podcast features classic literature read aloud to help you relax and fall asleep.
  4. “SleepyCabin” – A podcast by a group of animators and entertainers who discuss various topics in a relaxed manner, which can be soothing to listen to before bed.
  5. “Sleep Whispers” – Hosted by Harris, this podcast offers whispering and soothing sounds to help you relax and fall asleep.
  6. “Nothing much happens; bedtime stories for grown-ups” – Hosted by Kathryn Nicolai, this podcast features calming bedtime stories to help you drift off to sleep.
  7. “The Calm Collective” – While not solely focused on insomnia, this podcast explores various topics related to self-care, relaxation, and finding calmness, which can support better sleep.
  8. “Sleep Tight Stories” – This podcast shares original and classic children’s stories, which can be enjoyable for listeners of all ages and help promote a peaceful mindset for sleep.
  9. “Meditation Minis Podcast” – Hosted by Chel Hamilton, this podcast offers short guided meditations to promote relaxation and sleep.
  10. “Sleep Meditation Podcast” – This podcast provides guided meditations, relaxing music, and nature sounds to help you unwind and achieve better sleep.

YouTube Channels:

  1. SleepyCabin – Offers soothing and calming content, including podcasts and animated videos, which can help promote relaxation and better sleep.
  2. The Anxiety Guy – While not solely focused on insomnia, this channel provides valuable insights and techniques for managing anxiety, which can contribute to better sleep.
  3. The Honest Guys – Provides a wide range of guided meditations, sleep music, and relaxation videos to help you unwind and achieve better sleep.
  4. Sleepy – This channel features bedtime stories read aloud in a gentle and soothing manner, which can aid in falling asleep.
  5. Progressive Hypnosis – Offers guided hypnosis and relaxation videos to help calm the mind and promote deep sleep.
  6. ASMR Darling – Provides ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos that aim to create a relaxing and tingling sensation to induce relaxation and sleep.
  7. Jason Stephenson – This channel offers a variety of guided meditations, sleep music, and affirmations to help with relaxation and sleep.
  8. Sleep Ezy Tonight – Provides a collection of relaxing sounds, guided meditations, and sleep music to assist in achieving a peaceful sleep.
  9. Be Inspired – While not specifically focused on insomnia, this channel offers motivational and inspirational content that can help shift mindset and reduce stress, which can contribute to better sleep.
  10. Sleep Hub – Provides sleep-related tips, advice, and resources to help individuals improve their sleep quality and manage insomnia.

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