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May 06, 2025•6 min•Ep. 88
Good Things At Bedtime
The same calming voice and the same sarcastic (but optimistic) message - Beth is back this summer with "Good Things at Bedtime," a podcast that will prepare you for sleep in new and fun ways.
Check out The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep and follow Beth on Instagram @sleepcoachbeth.
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Asking Your Sleep For What You Need
We tend to think of sleep as something that happens to us, but what if we started to think of sleep as a part of us? I believe that you can prepare for a night of sleep by asking for what you need instead of closing your eyes and just hoping for the best. This episode is my short and sweet rant about a recent idea. I hope it makes sense, and I hope it helps bring you closer to seeing sleep as an ally. Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass and get access to my NEW and growing library of sleep meditat...
Aug 19, 2022•9 min•Season 5Ep. 87
Life & How I Slept Through It
It's one year later, and what a year it's been! In this episode, I answer the question, "How are you, really ?" You'll find out where I've been, why I took so much time off, and how I approached sleep in a new way to get through it all. I also let you in on my current sleep projects and how you can work with me in my new insomnia membership at http://www.freedomfrominsomnia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 03, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 86
Power Naps
I used to claim that I couldn’t take short naps, that I had to sleep for at least 40 minutes to feel good, and that’s no longer true. I can nap successfully for a few minutes. I can do the “power nap.” I get it now and I LOVE it. Nothing has changed in my body, I just changed my expectations. BUT I don’t want to discount those who legitimately can’t nap for whatever reason. This episode is for those who would like to practice the art of the power nap and are open to some fun and healthy experime...
Aug 30, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 85
Instagram Storytelling Greatest Hits
I thought I would do something a little different for this episode. I love telling stories and every once in a while, I’ll be in the mood to tell a story in an Instagram caption. I’ll post a pretty picture of a bed or a plant and then use all the space I’m allowed and hope that my followers don’t get bored and stop reading before the last line. The stories are about me, and sometimes they’re remotely related to sleep, but mostly they’re stories I’ve remembered or felt compelled to share because ...
Aug 12, 2021•19 min•Season 4Ep. 84
Important Lessons in Grief & Support
I want to take a step back from sleep topics this week and talk about what’s going on in my own life. How I’m handling grief and loss, and the valuable lessons I’ve learned about support - more specifically, how to show support for people you care about without writing and rewriting awkward text messages or baking pies for days that won’t be eaten. When you don't know what to say, or if your words will mean anything, or how you can help, know that it IS possible to offer support without having a...
May 03, 2021•21 min•Season 4Ep. 83
Back To Sleep Meditation (w/music)
I've recorded a meditation to help you fall asleep after the frustration of an unexpected wake-up. It is based on a few of the mindset concepts I covered in episode 81, Can You Manifest Better Sleep? The goal of this meditation is to help you create your own peaceful back-to-sleep practice, so I've kept it simple, but I've also made it super calm and cozy, as usual. This meditation has no intro or ads and can be played from start to finish as you relax in your bed. It starts with a 6-minute guid...
Apr 10, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 82
Can You Manifest Better Sleep?
Can you manifest better sleep? Are positive thoughts alone enough to improve your sleep? I'll tell you what I think in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 81
There's An Oil For That! w/Lauren Granville
If you love essential oils as much as I do, you are gonna LOVE this episode. I recently had a great conversation with Lauren Granville, an oil educator with doTERRA, and we talked about using oils to energize your mornings, ease anxiety during the day, what to diffuse in the evening before bed, and a lot more. I asked my Instagram followers to post their questions, and Lauren gave her best advice right back. This is seriously one of those episodes you will learn so much from that you should prob...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 80
A Chat About Self-Care w/Andie Campbell, Rec Therapist
I recently had a call with Andi Campbell about sleep and self-care. Andi is a recreation therapist and mental health advocate. We met online and have connected over our many things in common. This episode has been barely edited and is rather long, but we had so much fun chatting about so many topics that I wanted to let you listen in. Andi was a great guest and shared a lot of great information about finding ways of practicing self-care that speak to you. She also shared a few of her pet peeves ...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 79
Yoga Therapy for Better Sleep ft. Monica LeBaron
Monica LeBaron is simplifying wellness for busy women so they sleep better and have more energy to enjoy life. In this episode, Monica shares her favourite relaxation techniques and educates me on the power of Yoga Nidra, mudras, and using our breath to relax. Monica's website: www.monicalebaron.com Free Yoga Nidra Meditation: http://monicalebaron.com/freeyoganidra Stress Management for Busy Women: http://monicalebaron.com/stress Monica's Instagram: instagram.com/monica.le.baron Get 30% off on t...
Feb 15, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Breaking-Up With Your Snooze Button
Today’s episode is about making mornings a little less brutal. I cover sleep inertia - what it is and why you don't want it in your life, and the steps to ending your struggle with the dreaded snooze button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2021•18 min
New Bedroom, Who Dis?
Happy new year and happy start of season 4! This episode is about our recent move and how I turned a living room corner into a peaceful and inviting bedroom space. I might have also over-shared a little, as usual, but you should be used to that by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 76
Is It Time For A Break?
I didn't feel like celebrating my 75th podcast episode the way I originally planned, so instead I got a little vulnerable and shared how my year has been going. Struggling? Me too. Let's take a step back together and learn to rest, not quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 75
When You Can't Fall Asleep - Part 2; The Group Episode
In this episode, you’ll hear from four of my sleep expert friends on what you should do if you can’t fall asleep within a certain amount of time. Some say you should get out of bed and do something else, while others say you should stay in bed. In episode 73, I shared my opinion, and now it's time for the other experts to weigh in. Surprisingly, they all had a different answer. You'll hear from the following sleep experts: Tina Cufaro Website: https://www.tinacufaro.com Instagram: https://www.in...
Nov 02, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 74
When You Can't Fall Asleep - Part 1
This episode is about a topic that is a little controversial in the sleep world. Every sleep coach and sleep professional has a different view, and it’s interesting to me that we can all agree on so many things, like blue light and circadian rhythm, while also disagreeing on this one thing... Should you get out of bed if you can’t fall asleep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Stress-Relief for Your Enneagram Type ft. Marisa Aud
This episode is about the enneagram, a really cool method of personality typing. Marisa Aud is an Enneagram Coach, and in this episode, Marissa will share how to figure out which type you are, how you can manage stress, and a few ways each of the nine types can practice self-care. Follow Marisa on Instagram at @enneagramandyou: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandyou/ Thank you to Sleep Crown, this episode's sponsor! Listen to get your coupon code and save $10 at www.sleepcrown.com Hosted on A...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 72
Self-Care for Introverts & Highly Sensitive People ft. April Snow, LMFT
April Snow is a licensed psychotherapist who works with introverts, highly sensitive people, perfectionists, and overachievers. In this episode, April and I chat about self-care for highly sensitive people (HSPs), how to ask for what you need in your relationships, and why our sleep habits that seem weird or high-maintenance are actually right on point. You can find out more about HSPs and how to work with April at: https://www.expansiveheart.com/ Follow April on Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Sep 21, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 71
The Art of Falling Asleep ft. Derek Lacey
In this episode, I chat with Derek Lacey, The Life Coach for Insomniacs . Derek opens up about his 15-year struggle with insomnia, the 5-step sleep method he uses with his clients, the inspiration for his podcast, The Art of Falling Asleep , and his line of blue blocker glasses, Dormi's ! This is my first episode with another sleep coach as a guest and we use this opportunity to rant about melatonin, chat about naming his future book, and laugh about various other things. This episode contains m...
Sep 07, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 70
The Story Behind My Book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep
In this episode, I tell you the story behind my new book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep . I talk about how it all started last spring, the unconventional way I got the book deal, the emotional email I received when the proposal was approved, and how I originally felt about the book title. I also talk about which section of the book is my favourite and how I ultimately busted through writer's block. After all that, I read you the introduction of the book then tell you how you can get addition...
Aug 24, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Self-Hypnosis for Better Sleep with Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson
You're gonna love this episode's guest! Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson chats with me about the art and science of self-hypnosis for better sleep. As someone who struggled with crippling insomnia and health problems for years, Dr. Dyan speaks from her own experience as well as her professional experience working with clients in her own practice. We talk about some of the myths and misconceptions of hypnosis, how we actually go into a state of hypnosis a few times a day without realizing it, and how to p...
Aug 10, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Can You Fix My Sleep?
The other day I was asked, "If I read your book, will it fix my sleep?" so this episode is about the frustrating questions I’m asked as a sleep coach, why it’s impossible to fix people’s sleep during a thirty-second conversation, and the advice I would give these people if they actually stayed in the conversation long enough to hear my answers. My book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep , is out soon! Grab your copy here: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleep Join my book club/coaching g...
Jul 20, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 67
My Response to a Critical Review
A reviewer made a comment about my book (after reading an advance digital copy) that I believe was meant to be critical and a little sarcastic. I’m okay with criticism because I understand that not everyone is gonna like me. I’m also okay with sarcasm because everything I say is dripping with it. The comment made me laugh at the time, but days later, I can’t let it go. There’s a part of me that agrees with what she said and I have to talk it out. This episode is a direct response to that negat...
Jul 11, 2020•12 min•Season 3Ep. 66
From a Night Owl to an Early Bird
The term chronotype is used to characterize your natural sleep-wake cycle and sleep patterns. It determines whether you’re a night owl or an early bird or something else. Your chronotype is based on your biology and genetic makeup, and it is said that because we’re born with it, it cannot be changed. I want to challenge the idea that you are stuck with the chronotype you have been born with if you feel it is no longer serving you. This episode goes deeper into what the four chronotypes are, and ...
May 19, 2020•9 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Dealing with Bedtime Stressors
This episode is about the bedtime stressors that plague us at night, and how to deal with them. Because I have struggled with many types of bedtime anxiety and racing thoughts, I have put together some "bedtime mantras" for you to repeat to yourself when you're lying in bed worrying about things you can and can't control. Here is that list, but listen to the episode to hear the story of the time I thought there was a murderer in the basement. 1: Tomorrow is taken care of, tonight I can rest. 2: ...
Mar 19, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Bedtime Story - The Fairies & the Dandelion (w/music)
It's time for another bedtime story. This time about dandelions. Listen in bed and enjoy four minutes of ambient music after the story is over. Goodnight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 02, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 63
I Tried A Float Tank!
I went floating in a sensory deprivation tank and didn't freak out...but didn't have a life-changing epiphany either. This episode explores the benefits of floating, what it is, what it felt like, and how Jake and I felt after our recent one hour float session. (I'll give you a hint - one of us wants to go back and the other doesn't.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2020•10 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Sleepy Bedroom Paint Colors
This episode will help you choose the perfect paint color to make your bedroom cozy and sleepy! As a former house painter, color consultant, and Benjamin Moore employee, paint is kinda my thing. This short, but helpful, episode will give you the best color shades to promote sleep, while giving you a few tips on making the decision a little easier. Whether you're moving into a new home or wanting to update your beautiful bedroom, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Feb 03, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Q&A with Sleep Coach Beth
It's my first episode in four months, and I'm back with a few controversial answers to your well-meaning questions. I'll tell you what I think about shift workers, how I really feel about the "best" essential oil companies, and how I find moments of calm and self-care throughout my busy day. I also have a new cute musical intro. Grab my FREE 5-minute in-bed relaxing meditation at www.sleepcoachbeth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 19, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 60
A Chat About Mom Sleep
This episode is the first of its kind on The CALM+COZY Podcast - An in-person interview recorded while on vacation in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Who can go from being a heavy sleeper her whole life to hearing her child tiptoe across her bedroom floor? A mom of two young girls, of course! My cousin, Laura, has an in-person chat with me about how her sleep has changed since pregnancy, and how being a mom of a two year old and a five year old changes everything, even a 30+ year sleep routine. Ev...
Sep 23, 2019•40 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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