The Journey to Resilient Sleep with Tracy Hannigan

Is your sleep a nightly struggle? You're not alone.

In this heartfelt episode of Unlock Your Blocks, Elyssa Smith sits down with Tracy Hannigan, a sleep therapist who brings both personal experience and professional insight into the complex world of insomnia. Together, they explore how perfectionism, emotional regulation, and the drive for control can disrupt sleep—and how self-compassion and joy can be the surprising keys to healing.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck in the cycle of sleepless nights, mental fatigue, and frustration. Tracy’s empowering approach redefines sleep not as a battle to win, but as a part of a fulfilling, joyful life.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• How mental health and sleep are deeply connected
  
  
• Why perfectionism and control worsen insomnia
  
  
• Why sleep hygiene alone isn't enough
  
  
• How isolation and self-criticism affect recovery
  
  
• The importance of daily actions over outcome-focused thinking
  
  
• How to incorporate joyful experiences to soothe the nervous system
  
  
• Why emotional regulation is a hidden pillar of restful sleep
  
  
• Tools to create a safe, nurturing environment for your healing
  
  

🕒 Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Sleep Struggles
02:05 – Tracy's Journey into Sleep Therapy
04:05 – Personal Experiences with Insomnia
09:35 – Understanding Sleep Cycles and Control
14:14 – The Paradox of Control in Sleep
16:31 – Self-Sabotage and Perfectionism in Sleep
20:41 – Overcoming Isolation and Perfectionism
24:25 – The Gray Area of Healing and Trusting Yourself
26:50 – Measuring Progress with Self-Compassion
29:04 – The Role of Joy in Healing
31:28 – Maintaining Life While Recovering from Insomnia
35:39 – Redefining Sleep and Life Fulfillment
39:37 – Creating a Safe Environment for Healing
42:54 – Practical Steps for Self-Compassion
45:46 – Nurturing Self-Care Practices

Get a free call with Elyssa:
​​Ladies - book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call with Elyssa to get to the root of why you are stuck playing small and help you discover your next steps. You are just 15 minutes from the clarity that will set you free!

Book here: https://elyssasmith.com/focus

📌 Follow Elyssa for More:
📸 Instagram
📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge