Ep 68. Insomnia and the Science of Focus
When I had insomnia, I couldn’t understand why anything having to do with sleep felt so GIGANTIC in my mind.
Every nuance, every sensation, every night felt more important than the last.
It was very life-or-death to me.
What I didn’t realize at the time was:
There was a perfectly logical reason for this.
My brain wasn’t malfunctioning.
It was doing exactly what brains are designed to do.
It was filtering IN what mattered most. And filtering OUT what didn't.
Who knew?
And because not sleeping had become so emotionally charged in my life, my brain learned to amplify every thought, sensation, and scenario around that exact thing.
In this episode, I break down the neuroscience behind focus and explain why insomnia can feel so all-consuming.
Tune in to learn:
- Why focus isn’t always something you choose
- How the brain’s filtering system determines what dominates your awareness
- Why sleep starts to feel urgent and impossible during insomnia
- How meaning shapes attention
- Why lasting change comes from new perspectives
If sleep has taken over your thoughts, your days, or your sense of safety in the world, this episode will help you understand WHY, and gently point you in a new direction forward.
Enjoy!
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For decades, Beth struggled with the relentless grip of insomnia. After finally understanding insomnia from a mind-body perspective, she changed her relationship with sleep, and completely recovered. Liberated from the constant worry of not sleeping, she’s on a mission to help others recover as well. Her transformative program Mind. Body. Sleep.® has been a beacon of light for hundreds of others seeking solace from sleepless nights.
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