As a holistic wellness coach at 5 Pillars of Health, I’m Beth Young, and I understand the frustration of lying awake night after night, struggling with difficulty falling asleep. Through my comprehensive approach focusing on the five pillars of wellness—nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, mindfulness, and social connection—I’ve helped countless clients transform their sleep patterns and reclaim their nights.
My journey into wellness coaching began with my own recovery story, and I’ve witnessed firsthand how addressing sleep issues through a holistic lens creates lasting change. When you’re experiencing difficulty falling asleep, it affects every aspect of your life, from your energy levels to your emotional well-being. That’s why my approach goes beyond quick fixes to address the root causes of your sleep challenges.
Understanding Your Sleep Struggles: More Than Just Difficulty Falling Asleep
Many of my clients come to me thinking their sleep problem is simply about not being able to fall asleep quickly. However, difficulty falling asleep is often a symptom of deeper imbalances in your overall wellness. Poor sleep habits, chronic stress, nutritional deficiencies, and disrupted circadian rhythms all contribute to sleep difficulties.
Through my work as a wellness coach, I’ve learned that insomnia and other sleep disorders rarely exist in isolation. Whether you’re dealing with primary insomnia, secondary insomnia, or acute insomnia, the solution lies in understanding how your entire lifestyle impacts your sleep quality. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just happen overnight—it builds up over time through poor sleep hygiene, irregular sleep patterns, and neglecting the fundamental pillars that support healthy sleep.
The Science Behind Your Sleep Cycle and Circadian Rhythm
Your body’s natural sleep cycle is a complex process involving multiple stages, including deep sleep and REM sleep. When you experience difficulty falling asleep, you’re disrupting this natural rhythm, which can lead to daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, and even excessive daytime sleepiness over time.
Your circadian rhythm, essentially your body’s internal clock, regulates when you feel alert and when you feel sleepy. Modern life often disrupts this rhythm through artificial light exposure, irregular bedtime schedules, and poor sleep habits. As your wellness coach, I help you understand how factors like melatonin production, light exposure, and even your evening meals affect your ability to fall asleep naturally. Sometimes what appears to be a sleep disorder is actually a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that can be addressed through lifestyle modifications rather than sleep medication.
Holistic Solutions: Beyond Sleeping Pills and Sleep Aids
While sleep medicine and sleeping pills might offer temporary relief, my approach focuses on sustainable, natural solutions that address the root causes of your sleep difficulties. Many people turn to sleep aids or melatonin supplements without addressing the underlying issues causing their insomnia symptoms.
Through the 5 Pillars of Health approach, we’ll work together to improve your sleep hygiene, establish consistent sleep habits, and create an environment that promotes quality sleep. This might involve adjusting your nutrition to support better sleep, incorporating gentle movement like Tai Chi (which I’m certified to teach), practicing mindfulness techniques to quiet your mind at bedtime, and strengthening social connections that reduce stress and anxiety—common culprits behind sleep problems.
Comprehensive Assessment: Identifying Your Unique Sleep Issues
Every client’s journey to better sleep is unique. Some struggle with chronic insomnia, others have developed bad sleep habits over time, and some may have underlying conditions like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome that require attention from a sleep specialist. During our initial consultation, we’ll explore your complete sleep pattern, discuss any sleep study results you may have, and examine how your current lifestyle might be contributing to your sleep difficulty.
I often recommend clients keep a sleep diary to track patterns and identify triggers that worsen their difficulty falling asleep. This comprehensive approach, supported by resources from organizations like the National Sleep Foundation and sleep foundation research, ensures we’re addressing all factors affecting your sleep quality. Whether you’re dealing with night shift work, excessive stress, or simply need to establish healthier bedtime routines, we’ll create a personalized plan that works for your lifestyle.
Your Path to Restorative Sleep and Renewed Vitality
Overcoming difficulty falling asleep isn’t just about getting more hours of sleep—it’s about achieving the deep, restorative sleep your body needs to heal and rejuvenate. Through our work together, you’ll learn to view sleep not as a luxury, but as a fundamental pillar of your health and wellness.
My holistic approach means we’ll address not just your immediate sleep difficulties, but also work on preventing future sleep problems and building resilience against the stresses that often trigger insomnia. You’ll discover natural insomnia treatment strategies, learn to optimize your sleep environment, and develop the tools you need to maintain healthy sleep for life. Ready to transform your nights and reclaim your energy? Let’s work together to overcome your difficulty falling asleep and restore the quality sleep you deserve.
