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Invitation to Sleep

Invitation to Sleep

Written by: Nathan Pali
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Invitation to Sleep is a sleep and insomnia podcast created to gently guide your mind and body back into natural, restful sleep.

This podcast is for anyone who is exhausted but wired… who dreads bedtime because their brain won’t shut off… or who feels pressure to sleep that only makes insomnia worse.

Each episode offers a calm, compassionate invitation to rest using simple, science-based tools for overcoming insomnia, drawn from CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), sleep psychology, and practical changes to your sleep habits, routines, and environment. You’ll learn how to calm a racing mind, reduce nighttime anxiety, and retrain your brain to feel safe sleeping again.

The podcast also includes soothing sleep stories, gentle reflections, and low-stimulation audio designed to help you unwind, let go of the day, and drift into natural sleep without effort or pressure.

This isn’t a meditation podcast or a collection of sleep hacks. It’s a soft, supportive guide to better sleep, deep rest, and freedom from chronic insomnia—without force, perfection, or fear-based advice.

If you’re interested in insomnia relief, CBT-I, sleep anxiety, night anxiety, sleep hygiene, bedtime routines, falling asleep, staying asleep, and learning how to sleep again naturally—this podcast is for you.

Invitation to Sleep No pressure. No forcing. Just an open door to rest.

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Episodes
  • Understanding Your Sleep Cycles After a Restless Night
    Feb 1 2026
    In this episode, we explore the different stages of sleep and how your body naturally prioritizes restorative sleep even after a bad night. You will learn why one restless night doesn't ruin your ability to recover and how trusting your body's innate sleep system is key to better rest.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sleep Challenges01:14 Understanding Sleep Stages03:38 The Science of Sleep Rebound06:01 Practical Sleep Advice
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    8 mins
  • Shattering The 8-Hour Sleep Rule
    Jan 31 2026
    In this episode, we challenge the pervasive belief that everyone needs exactly eight hours of sleep, explaining why this rigid expectation often leads to anxiety and worsens insomnia. We also explore common sleep misconceptions, revealing how a flexible perspective and understanding of natural sleep patterns can significantly improve your nights.Chapters00:00 The 8-Hour Sleep Myth02:58 Sleep Efficiency vs. Time in Bed06:49 Normal Night Awakenings & Fatigue10:12 One Bad Night Doesn't Ruin Everything
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    9 mins
  • Hyperarousal: Why Your Brain Thinks Bedtime is Dangerous
    Jan 30 2026
    In this episode, we explore why your mind races at night, making sleep feel impossible, and learn how hyperarousal, a natural protective response, makes your insomnia feel so stubborn. We also discover practical strategies to retrain your brain to associate bedtime with safety, leading to restful sleep.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Hyperarousal02:00 Understanding Hyperarousal05:37 Breaking the Insomnia Loop08:50 Practical Strategies for Sleep
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    9 mins
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