Insomnia in High Achievers: What's really stopping you from sleeping well - Brad Hook Podcast

Insomnia in High Achievers: What’s Really Stopping You From Sleeping Well?

If you’re a high achiever who can’t switch off at night, this video is for you.
A few weeks ago, I recorded a great conversation with Brad Hook for his podcast. We talked about insomnia in high achievers, peak performance and sleep, and why so many driven people struggle with their nights even when everything else is going well.

Watch the full Brad Hook Podcast episode here:    • Why You Can’t Sleep (and How to Fix It Wit...  
Brad Hook Podcast Website page for other links: https://bradleyhook.com/podcast

In this video, I’m sharing some of the most important insights from that podcast. You’ll learn why high achiever sleep problems are different from other types of insomnia. We’ll explore how your success traits can sometimes make it harder to rest, and what a real high achiever insomnia solution looks like in practice.

For over ten years, I’ve worked with ambitious professionals who want to know how to sleep better as a high achiever. Many of them tell me they can’t quiet their minds at night. That constant overthinking and insomnia pattern is often mixed with perfectionism and sleep problems. Even in bed, they try to do things perfectly instead of allowing rest to happen naturally.

Sleep isn’t about effort. It’s about awareness and learning new skills. The key is to work with who you are instead of fighting against it. Through practical sleep coaching, I help clients use the Sleep Skills for Life approach to retrain their bodies and minds to sleep naturally again. My approach focuses on developing practical and personalised Sleep Skills so you can overcome insomnia naturally and confidently.

In our conversation, Brad and I also discussed how busy professionals and high performers can improve sleep and performance. Many people rely on technology late into the evening. Others keep thinking through problems instead of slowing down. These habits can keep you alert when your body needs to rest. By understanding those patterns, you can build new routines that help your system wind down in time for sleep.

If you’ve ever asked yourself why high achievers can’t sleep, this video will help you understand what’s really happening.

Of course, if you have any questions about today’s topic or how to overcome your chronic insomnia or sleep problems this year, feel free to reach out.
Beatrix

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It's always best to watch the entire video, but here are some chapters for you:
00:00 Introduction to the three reasons why CBT-I didn't work for you
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If we haven’t met before:
Hello, I’m Beatrix A Schmidt. I’m the founder of The Sleep Deep Practice, the author of Sleep Skills for Life (2025) and The Sleep Deep Method® (2014), and the creator of the Sleep Skills for Life Programme.

I offer online sleep coaching services to adults who struggle with long-term or chronic insomnia and sleep problems. I teach my clients all the Sleep Skills they need to first fully overcome their sleep or insomnia problems, then future proof their sleep for many years to come.

I used to struggle with insomnia over 10 years ago, so I know how it feels to not be able to fall asleep easily, wake up several times a night, toss and turn for hours and then wake up exhausted in the morning. For the last over 10 years, I’ve been working with clients across the world to help them finally say goodbye to their insomnia struggles just like I did many years ago.

Disclaimer:
This video by Beatrix A Schmidt and The Sleep Deep Method® is for information only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical related insomnia disorders or problems or other medical conditions. We used all reasonable care when compiling the information but as always this video is not intended to replace a one and one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment for medical conditions.

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