Insomnia Is a Nervous System Problem (Not a Sleep Problem)

What if nothing is wrong with your sleep system at all? In this episode, you’ll learn why people with insomnia still sleep sometimes, what that reveals about your brain’s ability to rest, and how hyperarousal blocks sleep even when your body is exhausted. We’ll walk through the “smoke alarm” model of insomnia, explain why the bed becomes a trigger, and show you how to begin retraining your brain to feel safe at night again.