(#107) Sleep Anxiety, Insomnia, Overthinking & Nervous System Rest with Guest Speaker Jessica Fink

2025-12-17

Download

Can’t fall asleep... or stay asleep? This episode is a must-listen if your nights feel restless and your mind won’t shut off.In this powerful guest interview, Rae speaks with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, a Texas-based CBT-I therapist who specializes in treating insomnia, sleep anxiety, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and over-control. Together, they explore how trying too hard to sleep may actually be what’s keeping you awake and what to do instead.Inside this episode:The difference between being tired vs. being s...

Can’t fall asleep... or stay asleep? This episode is a must-listen if your nights feel restless and your mind won’t shut off.

In this powerful guest interview, Rae speaks with Jessica Fink, LCSW-S, a Texas-based CBT-I therapist who specializes in treating insomnia, sleep anxiety, PTSD, OCD, chronic pain, and over-control. Together, they explore how trying too hard to sleep may actually be what’s keeping you awake and what to do instead.

Inside this episode:

The difference between being tired vs. being sleepy
Why sleep anxiety and overthinking hijack your nervous system at night
What “sleep effort” is and why it’s sabotaging your rest
Somatic tools + mindset shifts to reduce nighttime tension and reclaim your rest
What to do during a sleepless night that actually helps (and what to avoid)

Whether you're a high-achieving perfectionist, a chronic overthinker, or just someone curious about better sleep hygiene, this episode offers practical, non-medication-based tools for lasting change.

💤 Stay Connected with Jessica on Youtube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or in her Monthly Newsletter

🧘‍♀️ Free Breathwork & Meditation Resource Library – access when you join the monthly newsletter

✍️ Want more reflection prompts? Sign up for Rae’s newsletter to receive monthly somatic tools, writing prompts, and updates

🎧 Save this episode to revisit before your next sleepless night, and be sure to share it with a friend who needs some gentle, grounded support around sleep.

CONNECT
Work With Me
The Somatic Healing Newsletter
Instagram
Website
Subscribe & Review Apple Podcasts
Follow & Rate Spotify

Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.

Comments (3)