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Hey, I’m Chevy.
If falling asleep feels impossible or nights are full of tossing and turning, you’re not alone.
Whether it’s anxiety, hormones, breathing issues, or just life’s chaos keeping you awake, I’m here to help you get to the root of your sleep struggles — with kindness, practical tools, and zero judgment.
Help is here. Stick around. We’ll figure this out together.
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Stuck in Sleepless Nights? Commit for 7 Days and Win a Free Session
One in three adults struggles with insomnia or poor sleep. You ’d think that would be enough to make people do anything for change. But...
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Jul 24, 20253 min read
Finally! Answers to Your Most Common Melatonin Questions and Frustrations
Most of us have tried melatonin at some point—maybe you swear by it, or maybe you’ve wondered why it doesn’t work. Spoiler alert: it’s...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 23, 20254 min read
“I Slept the Fast Away!” Why Fast Days Mess With Our Sleep (and What to Know About It)
Fast days are strange — we do almost nothing, and yet somehow we can’t fall asleep when they’re over. Right after the fast ended, I got a...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 14, 20254 min read
Why Jet Lag Hits Hardest When You Get Home
And How Tova Almost Slipped Into Insomnia Without Realizing It Tova is 26 and single. She works hard all year as a high school science...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 11, 20254 min read
Why You Can’t Fall Asleep on Time: It’s Not Just Sleep Hygiene—It’s the Subconscious Loop You're Still Living In
When Chana reached out, she told me she was a night person. She said it casually at first—like a personality trait. Something she’s...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 10, 20254 min read
What If You’re Awake at 2 a.m.? How Travel Helped Pearl Let Go of Sleep Pressure (Part 2)
Struggling with being awake in the middle of the night while traveling? Learn how Pearl used mindfulness and sensory grounding in...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 9, 20254 min read
Pearl’s Journey: Flying Without Sleeping Pills and Facing Jet Lag Naturally (Part 1)
Pearl is a 49-year-old woman living in Miami with her husband. She’s the kind of person who shows up early, follows through on her...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 8, 20254 min read
Why Are Insomniacs Practically Living in Bed?
(Spoiler: It’s Not Helping) It sounds counterintuitive, right? The less you sleep, the more time you spend in bed—shouldn’t it be the...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 3, 20253 min read
Why Can’t I Stop? The Truth About Emotional Dumping and the Power of Consistent Support
Jilly is 45 years old, a mother, a professional, and someone you’d probably call a high achiever. She’s sharp, capable, and hardworking —...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 2, 20255 min read
When Parenting Books and Doctors Couldn’t Help: Brenda’s Sleep Story
A Perfect Bedtime Routine—That Didn’t Work Six-year-old Brenda had a bedtime routine that appeared to be everything parents dream of:...
chevy mermelstein
Jul 1, 20254 min read
Why Going to Bed “On Time” Might Be Why You’re Not Sleeping: Hanna’s Story and a New Approach to Rest
Are you struggling to fall asleep even when you do everything “right”? Meet Hanna, a vibrant 63-year-old woman from Arizona whose story...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 30, 20253 min read
I Tried a Grounding Mat for 2 Months—Here’s What Surprised Me
After writing about grounding and recommending it to clients, I finally realized—it was time to try it myself. This blog is the honest...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 26, 20254 min read
The Day My 9-Year-Old Outslept Me: A Sleep Coach Learns a Lesson
A lighthearted summer story about sleep, parenting… and genius-level window hacks. We noticed a curious trend in our house: no matter...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 25, 20254 min read
Why Healing Isn’t a Race: The Sleep Coaching Journey You Live
Today, I’ve been thinking about Libby. She’s made tremendous progress—but it’s been a journey, not a quick fix. Let me introduce you to...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 24, 20254 min read
Why Can’t I Sleep After Having a Baby? The Quiet Pain of Postpartum Nights
Struggling to sleep after having a baby? Leah’s story sheds light on postpartum insomnia, pressure, and the healing that comes with...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 23, 20255 min read
Sunshine, Sprinklers, and Sleep
It’s that time of year—when kids come home lugging crates filled with binders, worn-out folders, and crumpled artwork. Parents everywhere...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 19, 20253 min read
Get Charged Up: How Bare Feet (or a $30 Mat) Can Supercharge Your Energy!
Let me tell you about the moment I officially became that person in my house. I bought a grounding mat. Yes. A mat. That plugs into the...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 12, 20253 min read
The Case of the Sleepless Cabinet Maker: Sugar, Sawdust, and Sleepless Nights
Meet Dave. Dave is 44, a cabinet maker by day and a human tornado of energy. He spends his workdays wrangling massive machines, turning...
chevy mermelstein
Jun 10, 20254 min read
Misdiagnosed and Misled: How Kayla Spent 10 Years Chasing Sleep
Meet Kayla. At 54 years old, she is the epitome of what many would call "living the dream." A successful and highly accomplished writer,...
chevy mermelstein
May 23, 20254 min read
The Great Bed Rotting Debate:
If you’ve ever canceled plans, curled up under blankets, and scrolled endlessly on your phone while snacking, congratulations—you’ve...
chevy mermelstein
May 22, 20253 min read
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