Restorative Sleep Coach

05/04/2026

They call it the city that never sleeps, but as a sleep coach, I took that as a personal challenge! 🍎💤

​Having just got back from New York City, I can honestly say the energy is unmatched, and the impact on your circadian rhythm is real.

Between the adrenaline of the city, the constant noise, and the jet lag, my sleep wasn't "perfect", but I still woke up feeling great.

​The secret? Mindset and leaning into the chaos while using a few pro-tools (hello, white noise and magnesium!).

For more details on my experience with sleep in NYC, read my new blog post. Link in bio ✈️✨

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12/03/2026

Stop trying so hard to sleep. 🛑🛌

​If standard "sleep hygiene" worked for everyone, nobody would be struggling.
​The truth is, for many of us, the more "rules" we follow, the more pressure we put on ourselves to sleep.

​Most advice focuses on your room (external).
My coaching focuses on your brain (internal).
​If your internal "Alarm System" is switched on because you're worried about how to sleep, no amount of lavender spray is going to override that survival instinct.

To get back to restorative rest, we have to address the Science of Letting Go.

​🎟️ LAST CHANCE: Webinar Tomorrow!
​Tomorrow is World Sleep Day, and I want to help as many of you as possible break the cycle of "trying" to sleep.
​I’m hosting my "Stop Trying To Sleep" webinar tomorrow, Friday, 13 March, where we’ll dismantle the struggle and look at the actual physiology of restorative rest.

​SPECIAL OFFER: As it’s the final countdown of Sleep Awareness Week and I want to help as mamy people sleep better. I am offering a huge 50% discount!

Imagine the difference sleeping better could make to your life for just £14.50!!

​What’s included:

✅ 1-Hour Live Interactive Session
✅ The "Sleep Tug-of-War" Cheat Sheet
✅ Exclusive Guided "Anchor" Meditation
✅ Lifetime access to the recording

​When: Friday 13th March at 7pm
Where: Online (Zoom)

​Ready to stop the sleep struggle?
Follow this link to grab your ticket now-

Ditch the struggle for sleep. Learn ACT-I tools to quiet your mind and find real rest. 1-hr live session + toolkit & recording. Only £29!

11/03/2026

The negative impact of sleep trackers is a hot topic in the news today, but something I have been working with clients with for a long time!

Relying on technology to tell us how we feel and how 'successful' our nights sleep was, is an easy way to fall into the trap of disconnect and hyper focus on this illusion of 'the perfect sleep'!

As part of my restorative sleep program I support people to reconnect with their own natural ability to sleep and trust themselves to sleep and be the judge of their own body and mind.

We work on ways to lower anxiety and understand why sleep naturally changes over time and will be impacted by life events, and how to manage that when it does, without it spiralling into a belief that you "can't" sleep!

09/03/2026

Stop trying so hard to sleep. 🛑🛌

If you’ve tried the blackout curtains, the warm bath, and the "no screens after 8 PM" rule, but you’re still staring at the ceiling 2 hours after going to bed or waking at 3:00 AM......then this is the webinar for you.

​Sleep isn’t a task you can "win" at. In fact, the harder you fight for it, the further it retreats. It’s time to drop the tug-of-war rope.

This World Sleep Day 💤, ​join me for a 1-hour Restorative Sleep Workshop based on the principles of ACT-I (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Insomnia).
We aren’t going to talk about sleep hygiene. We’re going to talk about changing your relationship with wakefulness and sleep.

​What’s included for £29:

✅ 1-Hour Live Interactive Session
✅ The "Sleep Tug-of-War" Cheat Sheet
✅ Exclusive Guided "Anchor" Meditation
✅ Lifetime access to the recording

​When: Friday 13th March at 7pm
Where: Online (Zoom)

​Ready to stop the sleep struggle?
Link in bio or comments to grab your spot. 🔗

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08/03/2026

Did you know you spend 1/3 of your life asleep? Let's make it count. 🌙

Today marks the start of Sleep Awareness Week (8–14 March), but we aren’t here to talk about "trying harder" to sleep. We’re here to talk about the science of letting go.

​In the world of health, we often focus on what we do, what we eat and how we move. But the foundation of it all is how we rest. Without restorative sleep, the other pillars crumble.

​The 3 Pillars of Health:
​✅ Nutrition
✅ Exercise
✅ Sleep: The biological "reset" button that makes the first two possible.

​If you’ve been caught in the "Paradox of Effort"; where the more you want sleep, the further it runs away, you’re in the right place this week.

We’re moving beyond basic sleep hygiene and diving into the physiology of sleep and the ACT-I (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia) principles that actually work.
​It’s time to stop fighting your biology and start understanding it.

​📊 Reality Check:

​On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being "zombie mode" and 10 being "fully restored"), how would you rate your sleep quality over the last 7 days?
​Drop your number in the comments below. 👇

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04/02/2026

Not ready for a full sleep program but need answers? Start here. 🛑

If you prefer working solo, but would like a professional to look at what might be contributing to your sleep difficulties, then this assessment is designed for you.

Who it’s for:
✅ You work well independently.
✅ You want to understand why you aren't sleeping.
✅ You need a clear roadmap, not hand-holding.

What happens:
1️⃣ You complete a clinical Sleep Quality Scale & lifestyle audit.
2️⃣ I analyse your data.
3️⃣ We meet for a 1:1 strategy session where I identify your specific blocks and provide a clear, actionable roadmap and tools to restore your rest.

Investment: £89 🔗 Link in bio to book your assessment

02/02/2026

The Restored Sleep Program
Where we fix the "Tired but Wired" cycle. 🧠💤

If you have developed sleep anxiety, struggle to fall asleep, or wake up repeatedly through the night - this 6-week container is your reset button.

What we tackle:
We move beyond basic "sleep hygiene" to address the root causes of your insomnia. No more restrictive checklists. Just a personalised framework to rebuild your trust in your body.

Included:
✨ Pre-session Clinical Health Assessment
✨ 4 x Online 1:1Coaching Sessions (60 mins)
✨ A Bespoke Sleep Re-Alignment Plan

Timeline: 6 Weeks

Investment: £399 🔗 DM me "RESTORED" or check the link in bio.

01/02/2026

Is the quest for the "perfect sleep" actually keeping you awake?

I loved chatting with Teddy Draper on the Sport & Life podcast about my work as The Restorative Sleep Coach. We moved past the 'hacks' and focused on what actually matters:
reconnecting with your natural ability to rest and letting go of the struggle for control.

Sleep is a foundation block for your health, but it shouldn't bea source of anxiety. My sleep programs focus on:
>Root cause resolution
>Releasing the 'control' trap
>Judgement free support

Catch the episode here -
https://youtu.be/jSJd6DgnkTU?si=PVatbOagwYFdiCBS

Restorative sleep coach Holly on the keys to relaxing into a good night's sleep https://sportandlife.substack.com/p/sleep-therapist-holly-hannigan-mills?utm_...

12/12/2025

Sometimes its the simple things we can do that make the biggest impacts 😊

05/11/2024

What a wonderful thing to take part in 💜

Would you like to take part in the 21-Day Kindfulness Experiment?

It starts on Wednesday, November 13th, which also happens to be World Kindness Day. It’s completely free.

The plan is that I’ll be sending out a short ‘kindfulness’ meditation practice each day, plus a short video (2/3 minutes) encouraging some thinking or reflection on kindness.

And it’s an ‘experiment’ because we’ll be measuring happiness, connection, and wellbeing, before and after the 21 days.

The aim is to see if a 21-day focus on kindness, even a wee bit, can make people feel happier, more connected, and improve overall wellbeing.

What is kindfulness? It’s two things:

Kindfulness as a meditation practice is any mindfulness-based practice where at least part of the focus is in the direction of compassion or kindness.

Kindfulness in life is simply to be mindfully kind in how you interact with people.

Here’s the link if you want to take part: https://drdavidhamilton.com/kindfulness/