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Former Insomniac by End Insomnia

Welcome to Former Insomniac with Ivo H.K., founder at End Insomnia. After suffering from insomnia for 5 brutal years and trying "everything" to fix it, I developed a new approach targeting the root cause of insomnia: sleep anxiety (or the fear of sleeplessness).

In this podcast, I talk about the End Insomnia System and I share tips, learnings, and insights from overcoming insomnia and tell the stories of people who did so you can apply the principles to end insomnia for good, too.

Mental Health Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
5 minutes
Episodes
101
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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How to Manage Hyperarousal Symptoms at Night

How to Manage Hyperarousal Symptoms at Night

It’s common for people with insomnia to experience “inexplicable” physical symptoms at night, such as:

  • Hypnic jerks (the twitches in your body that wake you up just as you fall asleep).
  • Drifting in and…
00:06:24  |   Sat 13 Jul 2024
Overcoming Nighttime Panic

Overcoming Nighttime Panic

The following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System to overcome nighttime panic:

You may have been suffering from insomnia for over a year or even longer.

Even if you were a go…

00:05:31  |   Sat 06 Jul 2024
Insomnia Weighing on Your Career or Business?

Insomnia Weighing on Your Career or Business?

If you own a business or you are advancing in your career, the following is a story of a former insomniac using the End Insomnia System you might relate to:

Sometimes, you lay awake for hours trying t…

00:04:19  |   Sat 29 Jun 2024
A Former Insomniac’s Journey to Restful Nights

A Former Insomniac’s Journey to Restful Nights

The following is a story of a former insomniac you might relate to:

You may have suffered from insomnia for years before discovering the End Insomnia System.

If you’re like many others, your insomnia s…

00:06:50  |   Sat 22 Jun 2024
Waking Up During the Night is Normal

Waking Up During the Night is Normal

When dealing with insomnia, it’s essential to understand two key aspects of sleep stages.

First, waking up multiple times during the night is normal, especially in the latter part when sleep is lighte…

00:04:55  |   Sat 15 Jun 2024
“I Have Insomnia, But I’m Not Anxious About Sleep...?”

“I Have Insomnia, But I’m Not Anxious About Sleep...?”

Recently, a customer of the End Insomnia Program told me:

“Before I joined your program, I thought the End Insomnia System was too hard, so I put it aside for a while. Then, I’ve tried a bunch of thin…

00:06:51  |   Sat 08 Jun 2024
The 8 Phases of Insomnia Recovery

The 8 Phases of Insomnia Recovery

There are 8 distinct phases everyone suffering from insomnia goes through before recovery.

Phase 1: Lost & Suffering

Phase 2: Finding Hope

Phase 3: Making Key Behavior Changes

Phase 4: Experiencing Some …

00:06:36  |   Sat 01 Jun 2024
To Beat Insomnia, Go About Your Life Normally

To Beat Insomnia, Go About Your Life Normally

Dealing with insomnia can be tough. 

Whenever you’re ready to end it for good, we can help.

When you wake up feeling tired and spend the day exhausted, it’s easy to start avoiding important parts of yo…

00:05:22  |   Sat 25 May 2024
How Long Should I Spend in Bed?

How Long Should I Spend in Bed?

In the End Insomnia System, the period you set aside for sleep each night is called your “sleep window.”

Establishing a consistent sleep window involves three main guidelines:

  1. Spend the right amount of…
00:07:21  |   Sat 18 May 2024
To Sleep Better at Night, Stop Doing These 10 Things

To Sleep Better at Night, Stop Doing These 10 Things

To understand why current insomnia solutions fail, we must acknowledge that insomnia is rooted in anxiety and hyperarousal.

To fix insomnia, we often try strategies like sleeping pills, relaxation exe…

00:06:31  |   Sat 11 May 2024
The Truth Behind What Keeps Insomnia Going

The Truth Behind What Keeps Insomnia Going

I spent years suffering from insomnia.

Here’s why:

First, I spent a lot of time doing nothing about it.

Second, once I started doing things to solve it, I tried everything without success (i.e., I was t…

00:06:12  |   Sat 04 May 2024
How Long Does it Take to Recover from Insomnia?

How Long Does it Take to Recover from Insomnia?

As someone who has successfully treated insomnia after 5 brutal years of suffering, I know it was tempting for me to put the recovery on a timeline.

I once even told myself:

“I must fix insomnia within…

00:05:16  |   Sat 27 Apr 2024
Why CBT-i (the “Gold Standard”) Doesn’t Work for Insomnia

Why CBT-i (the “Gold Standard”) Doesn’t Work for Insomnia

I recently watched Matthew Walker (presumably the “face” of “sleep” worldwide) on Andrew Huberman’s latest podcast episode.

He was talking about how he treats his clients with CBT-i, which got me thin…

00:08:40  |   Sat 20 Apr 2024
How to Make Peace With the Discomfort at Night

How to Make Peace With the Discomfort at Night

To truly find peace at night, it is important to address not just one aspect of your nighttime routine but your overall anxiety about sleep and its daytime consequences.

If you are overly worried abou…

00:04:55  |   Sat 13 Apr 2024
What To Do When You’re Awake in Bed

What To Do When You’re Awake in Bed

When you find yourself wide awake at night when you’d rather be sleeping, some things can make the problem worse.

But there are also things you can do to make it better, both right now and to help you…

00:03:47  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
What to Do Before Going to Bed

What to Do Before Going to Bed

Ever wondered what to "do" before bedtime?

Inside the End Insomnia Program, we recommend some activities to help transition you into a sleep-ready state.

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Looking to end insomnia for good in 8 weeks? …

00:05:09  |   Sat 30 Mar 2024
To Fall Asleep Quick and Easy, Do This

To Fall Asleep Quick and Easy, Do This

A critical initial step in overcoming insomnia involves increasing the Sleep Starting Force.

It has two elements: your sleep drive and circadian rhythm.

Today we discuss the "sleep window," a structure…

00:06:00  |   Sat 23 Mar 2024
Find Support Overcoming Your Insomnia

Find Support Overcoming Your Insomnia

Why find support fixing your insomnia in the first place?

Yes, you can go at it alone.

But many find their journey through insomnia is easier, faster, and less lonely with someone in their corner to ch…

00:03:28  |   Sat 16 Mar 2024
Don't Blame 'All' Your Problems on Insomnia

Don't Blame 'All' Your Problems on Insomnia

Yes, having insomnia makes life a lot harder.

It can easily become a central obsession, but it’s important to recognize that sleep issues are not responsible for every difficulty in your life.

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Lookin…

00:03:24  |   Sat 09 Mar 2024
Rough Nights Аre Аn Оpportunity

Rough Nights Аre Аn Оpportunity

Changing your mindset about insomnia can be a game-changer.

Imagine looking at those tough, sleepless nights as golden chances to better your sleep game in the long haul.

It's like flipping the script …

00:03:42  |   Sat 02 Mar 2024
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