How to Fall Asleep Without Sedatives

How to Fall Asleep Without Sedatives

Kathryn Nicolai joins Digest This for a conversation about sleep, anxiety, bedtime habits, and how storytelling can help calm the mind and support natural sleep.

In this episode, Kathryn shares the techniques behind Nothing Much Happens and explains why storytelling can be such an effective tool for people who struggle to quiet racing thoughts at bedtime. Together, they explore the relationship between anxiety and sleep, the experience of feeling "wired and tired," and the small habits that can make falling asleep easier.

The discussion also covers insomnia, nervous system regulation, imposter syndrome, and the role sleep plays as the foundation of overall wellbeing.

Topics discussed:

• Natural sleep without supplements

• Storytelling as a sleep tool

• Anxiety and sleep quality

• Insomnia and restless sleep

• Bedtime routines and habits

• Calming the mind before bed

• Nervous system regulation

• The origins of Nothing Much Happens