It Was So Physical

The Sleep Coach School Podcast · Apr 25, 2026 · 34m

In this powerful episode of Talking Insomnia, Tony shares his deeply personal journey through grief, anxiety, and severe sleep disruption. After the sudden loss of his wife and becoming a single parent, Tony found himself struggling with insomnia for the first time in his life. What began as understandable sleep disruption quickly turned into anxiety-driven sleeplessness—filled with fear, frustration, and uncertainty. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How sleep struggles began 03:00 Life changes and loss 06:00 When insomnia started 10:00 Trying medication 15:00 Anxiety and physical symptoms 18:00…