Hidden Insomnia Triggers: Calm a Stressed Nervous System | Dr. Aimie Apigian

“There are only two reasons why we fall asleep: we feel safe or we are just exhausted.” --Dr. Michael Breus In this episode of the Biology of Trauma® podcast, I’m joined by sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus to dive deep into the complex relationship between trauma, insomnia, and dreams. We explore how unresolved trauma can disrupt your nervous system, leading to chronic sleep problems and a stressed subconscious that affects the quality of your sleep. Discover science-informed strategies to address trauma-driven sleep issues and learn the importance of aligning with your chronotype to optimize your natural recovery rhythms. This episode is essential for anyone struggling with persistent sleep problems or professionals working in trauma-informed care. In this episode, we cover: [2:47] How past traumas continue to affect sleep long after the event. [7:40] Processing emotions through dreaming, nightmares, and dream therapy. [13:05] Two practical techniques for calming the mind and body before sleep. [20:13] Recommended reading before bedtime and what kind of literature to avoid. [22:58] Discover your chronotype and improve your sleep cycle. [26:03] The critical role of feeling safe in achieving restful sleep. Don’t miss this episode—hit play to uncover the hidden triggers of insomnia and how to restore your sleep! 🔔 Subscribe to the Biology of Trauma® podcast for more insights on trauma healing and holistic health. Tri-Mag Sleep – 300 mg serving of three highly absorbable forms of magnesium that may enhance sleep quality and duration and support a healthy response to stress https://bit.ly/3ANRoI0 Guide For The Chronic Freeze Response – this free guide will help you recognize when you have entered a functional freeze state and outlines simple, clear action steps you can take to bring your body back to a restful state. https://bit.ly/3TfDmoL Listen to more episodes on the Biology of Trauma® Podcast here! 🌟 https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-o... Related Podcast episodes on Sleep Optimization & Nervous System Recovery: Episode 68: Struggling with Sleep How to Regain Restful Nights Episode 82: Using Biological Rhythms to Recover From Trauma Episode 28: Practical Tips For Better Sleep For Trauma Work #TraumaHealingJourney #InsomniaSolutions #SleepTherapy #Chronotype #NervousSystemHealth #TraumaInformedCare #BiologyOfTrauma #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #HolisticHealth ‪@TheSleepDoctor‬