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Dawn Boiani-Sandberg

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Holistic Somatic Sleep Coach specializing in insomnia, anxiety and sleeping pill taper support. Learn to sleep naturally again without medication.

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Come for a retreat in Crestone, Colorado!

For those of you who have followed me here for a while, you know that Crestone is much more than a beautiful mountain town to me. It is a remarkable place where the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, enormous dark skies, silence, and decades of Dharma practice all come together.

Our home sits beneath the magnificent "14er" Sangre De Christo mountains, with beautiful views from the balcony. It is a peaceful 1650sq.ft. 3-bedroom house where you can hike, visit the many Buddhist and contemplative centers, soak in the nearby hot springs, read, rest, meditate, or simply have some quiet time.

And then there are the nights...✨

Crestone has exceptionally dark skies. On a clear night,the Milky Way stretches overhead, and during meteor showers you can sit outside and watch shooting stars from the house. We even have a powerful digital telescope for stargazing.

For my Dharma friends, Crestone has an especially rich history. The valley is home to an extraordinary collection of Tibetan Buddhist and other contemplative centers, stupas and retreat communities. The Tashi Gomang Stupa was established through the vision of the 16th Karmapa and contains sacred relics associated with many great Tibetan Buddhist masters, including Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. In fact, it's been predicted that the first westerners to attain complete enlightenment would happen here in Crestone Colorado!

You can spend a morning visiting a stupa or retreat center, hike through the mountains in the afternoon, and return home to watch the stars come out. There's a small downtown area like an old western town that has got a few restaurants to grocery stores and a gas station.

Whether you come for Dharma, nature, solitude, restoration, or simply to experience this very unusual place, we'd love to share our Crestone home with you.

Come breathe. Come rest. Come look at the stars. Come wander the stupas. Come reconnect. 🌿

Our house is available on Airbnb here:

Quiet Crestone Mountain View Dark Sky Retreat Home
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2104260

#CrestoneColorado #CrestoneRetreat #SangreDeCristoMountains #DarkSkyStargazing #BuddhistRetreat taken in Crestone, Colorado by @somaticsleepcoach

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12 days ago

Here is the new trend... go to ChatGPT or whatever LLM you use, upload a few recent photos and prompt: "Create a caricature of me based on all of our chats."

Cute and... revealing, but not sure I have these decrepit hands, and I had to firmly modify the Dog vs. Cat! It got the Boulder Flatirons- I guess these are the subject matters that I yabber about with AI. Pretty good rendering of our kitten FiFi! 🐱
@stephanieizzophotography by @somaticsleepcoach

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3 months ago

My experience with GLP-1 weight loss medications wasn't what I expected. From severe nausea, fatigue, and hair loss to concerns about muscle loss and long-term health effects, I ultimately decided they weren't right for me. In this video, I share my personal story, why I stopped semaglutide, and how a natural GLP support supplement helped reduce cravings without the side effects I experienced. Please always research the risks, benefits, and alternatives before starting any weight loss medication.

Dawn

Listen to my story: https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/finally-a-natural-effective-alternative-to-glp-1s/

#GLP1 #Ozempic #Semaglutide #WeightLossJourney #HairLoss #GLP1SideEffects #NaturalWeightLoss #HealthCoaching #WellnessJourney #WeightLossSupport #HealthyLiving #NutritionMatters #WomenHealth #WeightLossTips #PersonalTestimony by @somaticsleepcoach

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4 months ago

How to be A LIGHT in the Darkest of Times

Hello everyone. This is Dawn Boiani Sandberg from Crestone, Colorado from somaticsleepcoach.com. And it’s been quite a long time since I have recorded a video. And there was something of note that I said before that I wanted to bring up with everyone because it’s been pretty relevant in my life. And it has to do with basically how to rock the apocalypse, how to develop resiliency in very, very exceedingly dark times.

https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/how-to-be-a-light-in-the-darkest-of-times/ by @somaticsleepcoach

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7 months ago

What Is a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet? (also called WFPBD)

This is the way I've been feeding our family for many years, it's similar to the physicians recommended Mediterranean Diet~

A whole foods plant based diet centers on real food from the earth. It focuses on whole ingredients and limits animal products. It is not a rigid, high fat Paleo plan and it's not vegetarian or vegan. It is a lifestyle built on simple choices. You fill your plate with vibrant vegetables, fresh fruits, hearty whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds and some occasional well - sourced, local animal products. These foods become the foundation of your daily nourishment.

Choosing this way of eating supports energy, digestion, clarity and long term wellness. It is one of the most natural paths to feeling lighter, stronger and more grounded.

Learn more here 📎
https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/7-reasons-to-choose-a-vegan-diet-to-save-you-and-the-planet/

#plantbased #wholefoodplantbased #wfpb #veganliving #healthyhabits #wellnesstips #plantpowered #eatclean #nutrition #somaticsleepcoach #mediterraneandietplan #foodismedicine by @somaticsleepcoach

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a year ago

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! After battling insomnia for over 10 years, I finally found what really helps me sleep. Here are my personal sleep hygiene rules that changed everything:

•No phone in the bedroom

•Keep a regular sleep routine

•No going to bed with unresolved conflicts

•Clean, clutter-free, and pleasant bedroom

•Cool temperature with fresh air

•Dimmed, soft lights in the evening

•Fixed wake-up time every day

•Eat foods that boost serotonin

•Shower or warm Epsom salt bath before bed

•Avoid stressful media, news or meals before bedtime (!)

•Early evening light exposure helps regulate sleep

Good sleep is not optional, it is essential. If you struggle like I did, visit...

https://somaticsleepcoach.com

to start your journey to restful nights. I'm working on an innovative sleep course, please stay tuned!

#SleepHygiene #BetterSleep #InsomniaHelp #RestfulNights #HealthyHabits #SleepTips #Wellness #SomaticSleep #SleepRoutine #SleepCoach by @somaticsleepcoach

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a year ago

Anxiety and insomnia are frequently misdiagnosed as purely mental health issues, especially in women. While the symptoms are very real, the root cause is often physiological.

Your hormones play a massive role in how your nervous system regulates fear, stress, and sleep cycles. When we treat these issues solely with antidepressants or sleeping pills, we might be missing the bigger picture. Somatic coaching focuses on regulating the nervous system and balancing hormones naturally, allowing your body to relearn how to rest without medication.

📎Read the full article:
https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/tell-your-male-doc-anxiety-insomnia-are-hormones/

#hormonebalance #mentalhealthawareness #naturalhealth #holisticliving #sleephealth #womenswellness #somatictherapy #drugfree #healingjourney #mindbodyconnection Option 1: The Empowering Approach

It can be incredibly frustrating to walk into a doctor's office seeking help, only to be handed a prescription slip within five minutes. If you are struggling with sleepless nights or constant anxiety, it is easy for medical professionals to treat the symptom rather than the person.

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But often, these aren't just isolated mental health struggles. They are loud signals from your body that your hormones are shifting or out of balance. You do not have to accept a band-aid solution if it does not feel right for you. There is a path to feeling calm and rested that relies on listening to your physiology, not just suppressing it.

Read more about natural healing here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/tell-your-male-doc-anxiety-insomnia-are-hormones/

#somaticsleep #hormonehealth #womenshealth #holisticwellness #anxietyrelief #insomniasupport #naturalhealing #functionalmedicine #wellnesscoach #somatichealing #sleepbetter

Option 2: The Direct & Educational Approach

Anxiety and insomnia are frequently misdiagnosed as purely mental health issues, especially in women. While the symptoms are very real, the root cause is often physiological.

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Your hormones play a massive role in how your nervous system regulates fear, stress, and sleep cycles. When we treat these issues solely with antidepressants or sleeping pills, we might be missing the bigger picture. Somatic coaching focuses on regulating the nervous system and balancing hormones naturally, allowing your body to relearn how to rest without medication.

Read the full article:
https://www.google.com/search?q=https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/tell-your-male-doc-anxiety-insomnia-are-hormones/

#hormonebalance #mentalhealthawareness #naturalhealth #holisticliving #sleephealth #womenswellness #somatictherapy #drugfree #healingjourney #mindbodyconnection

Option 3: The Story/Relatable Approach

Have you ever felt dismissed when describing your symptoms? You know your body better than anyone else, yet it is common to be told that your anxiety or lack of sleep is just stress or "all in your head."

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The reality is that your body chemistry might taken in United States America by @somaticsleepcoach

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a year ago

7 Foods That Will Help You Sleep Better

Sleep is a vital part of health, but most of us do not get the overnight rest that is needed to really flourish. There can be many contributing factors that can disrupt one’s sleep- like: hormone issues, stress levels and the overuse of electronics, but your diet can make an enormous difference. In fact, I just had a sleepless night the other night, even as a sleep coach! After dinner, I had made a smoothie and used yogurt and some cocoa powder and did all of my evening wind-down rituals. But, as the night proceeded, I started to become more agitated and wakeful. There was no particular stressor* in my life, so I reflected on my diet. I realized that the two scoops of cocoa powder had about 20mg of caffeine is essentially like a 1/2 shot of espresso right before bed! I stayed up the entire night and watched the sun come up and vowed never do that again...

FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/7-foods-that-will-help-you-sleep-better/ by @somaticsleepcoach

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2 years ago

10 Ways To Bring Positive Chi Into Your Home, Heart and… Life

"In these times of intense climate change, and geo-political instability, I’m finding it imperative to do a tremendous amount of self-care, in every single way these days. I’m doing intensive practice at my mountain retreat home as much as I possibly can, and I’m living there halftime now..."

READ ARTICLE HERE:
https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/10-ways-to-bring-positive-chi-into-your-home-heart-and-life/ by @somaticsleepcoach

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2 years ago

I wrote a personal reflection piece about how to cope with Election Anxiety... READ HERE: https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/navigating-election-anxiety-cultivating-inner-strength/

Managing election-related anxiety is all about finding balance and taking care of yourself. Here are some strategies that can really help:

Limit (or Shut Down) Media Consumption: We don’t have to “live” in Facebook, Instagram and endless scrolling TikTok, there is a living breathing real world out there! Try setting some boundaries around how much social media you read and produce, as well as news you consume. Pick a specific time to check in, so you’re not constantly bombarded with information and life-and mind draining toxicity.

Engage in Relaxation Practices: Incorporate daily wellness activities like walks in nature, meditation, yoga, and deep abdominal breathing into your routine. They can be a great way to help you unwind and center yourself amidst the chaos.

Focus on What You Can Control: Remember, we have a “participatory democracy.” You have the power to vote and participate in civic activities like making phone calls, volunteering and donating money to campaigns. This can give you a sense of agency and connection to your community and the election process, which can be incredibly empowering. My teacher said “one person can change the world,” and I always believed that our voice matters.

Reach Out for Support: Talk to trusted friends or family about how you’re feeling. Sometimes just sharing your worries can lighten the load. If anxiety persists, don’t hesitate to seek professional therapeutic help. There is no shame in seeking therapy, yes even for men!

Prioritize Self-Care: Keep up with healthy habits regular exercise, sunshine, nutritious meals, and adequate sleep can all help you cope better with election and political stress. Please take good care of yourselves!

#CultivatingWellness
#ElectionWellness
#MentalHealthMatters
#ElectionAnxiety
#MindfulVoting
#WellnessInPolitics
#SelfCareDuringElections
#StayGrounded
#EmotionalWellness
#PeacefulMind
#Vote by @somaticsleepcoach

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2 years ago

🌸 Welcome to our Three Day Spring Cleansing Diet! 🌱

Spring is nature’s new year! This is something I do both in the new year and the spring, and am doing a modified mind, body and spirit cleanse as we speak~

Download our free PDF guide to kickstart your self-care journey today.

This is an easy to use plan- Start by supporting your body's foundation and detox tools daily.

📥Download your guide here: LINK IN BIO
https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/a-three-day-spring-cleansing-diet/

#SpringCleansing #SelfCare #HealthyLiving #Detox #WellnessJourney #NutritionTips #CleanEating #HealthyHabits by @somaticsleepcoach

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3 years ago

☀️🌿 Want to feel better fast? Here are six simple daily steps for happiness! 😊

1. Soak up some sunshine 🌞
2. Take a forest bath 🌳
3. Get grounded with earthing 👣
4. Sweat it out with exercise 💪
5. Stand tall with straight posture 🚶‍♂️
6. Keep hydrated 💦

Check out this article for more details on how these small life hacks can bring more joy into your life: LINK IN BIO

https://somaticsleepcoach.com/posts/six-simple-daily-steps-for-happiness/

#Happiness #WellnessGoals #SelfCareSunday by @somaticsleepcoach

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