Episode 4What happens when your body refuses to be ignored? On the outside, life looked picture-perfect new home, school milestones, and a sense of “normal.” But beneath the surface, my body was sending signals that grew louder and louder until I had no choice but to listen. In this episode, I share the year everything shifted, the moment my body finally said: enough.Show NotesInsomniaIf you're struggling with insomnia or feeling overwhelmed by poor sleep, I want you to know you're not alone. This episode reflects my story, but everyone’s path is different.Below are some gentle, supportive ideas to explore if you're feeling stuck. They’re not prescriptions, just places to start:   Speak to a GP or psychologist with sleep experience   Acknowledge and journal your sleep thoughts, sometimes externalising the  worry helps    Look into Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)    Try nervous system regulation tools like breathwork, vagus nerve exercises or yin yoga    Learn about the mind-body connection through authors like Dr. Sarno, Nicole Sachs or Dr. Gabor Maté Explore sleep-focused resources like “The Sleep Book” by Dr. Guy MeadowsPlease be kind to yourself. This stuff is hard. You’re not alone. Living with chronic pain is exhausting, physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you’re dealing with it, you’re not alone. Here are some supportive ideas:Mind-Body ConnectionThe Way Out by Alan Gordon (on rewiring pain pathways)Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno (explores emotional roots of pain; might resonate differently for everyone)Curable App, education and tools to manage pain with a mind-body approachBody-Based SupportPhysiotherapy, gentle movement, or exercise that feels safe (even 5 minutes daily helps)Heat, hydrotherapy, walking, rest, simple but effective toolsYou don’t have to push through pain to make progressNervous System & Emotional SupportSomatic therapy or trauma-informed counsellingMindfulness, grounding practices, journaling, or creative outlets to express what words can’tPodcasts to Learn From (if you have the capacity)Tell Me About Your Pain (Alan Gordon & Alon Ziv)The Chronic Comeback (Phil Hatfield)Feel Better Live More Ep #472 (Professor Peter O’Sullivan on breaking free from chronic pain)Please follow Behind Closed Doors on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/behind.closed.doors.podcast/

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