Dr Lindsay Browning

13/03/2026

Happy World Sleep Day!

A busy week of sleep talks, client work, media and some exciting conversations behind the scenes.

This week I’ve been working with organisations including , , , and , alongside my 1-to-1 CBT-I work and media contributions including and .

Sleep matters so much more than people often realise. It affects wellbeing, mood, resilience, recovery and performance.

World Sleep Day is a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your own sleep. Are you getting enough, are you prioritising your sleep are you feeling energised in the day?

11/03/2026

I was interviewed by for to discuss widely available gadgets marketed as treatments for snoring and sleep apnoea.

We talked about why it’s so important to seek a medical assessment if you are concerned you might have sleep apnoea. Many over-the-counter products that claim to help may not address the underlying problem and, even if they reduce snoring, they may not keep your airway open during the night.

Untreated sleep apnoea, whether obstructive, central or mixed, is a serious condition and is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and road traffic accidents.

Sleep Awareness Week is a good opportunity to take a closer look at your sleep. Possible symptoms of sleep apnoea can include loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, waking gasping for breath, and morning headaches. If you’re concerned, please speak to a medical professional for assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Ask me any sleep questions below 👇

02/03/2026

Today I’m at .spa.official. I absolutely needed a day off, since the last few weeks have been crazy 🤪 with interviews and prep for World Sleep Day on 13th March and the huge focus on sleep for the whole of March. I’ve got this week’s copy of .maguk in which I spoke to Rose Goodman about how you can tell if you need more sleep.

💤 The piece has a fun quiz to help you think about if your daytime fatigue might be because you aren’t having enough time in bed, perhaps your sleep quality is poor, or it might be because you are going to bed and waking up at irregular times.

Sometimes people think that it’s normal to always feel tired. It’s not! There are so many things you can do to help and improve your sleep so that you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go.

One reason for always feeling tired might be you simply aren’t going to bed early enough to allow yourself to get enough sleep. For a typical adult that’s usually somewhere between 7 and 9 hours every night. If you are getting 7 hours but always feel exhausted… perhaps you need 8 or 9 hours sleep realistically?

😴 Another common reason for feeling exhausted during the day (despite being in bed and sleeping for enough time) is undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnoea.

Let me know if you wake feeling like you had enough sleep, or not 🤨

01/03/2026

This week’s Woman has a special about what to do when you wake up but still feel exhausted… how can you improve your sleep or tell if you need more. Check it out.

Ahead of the release of her debut book later this week, sat down for an exclusive chat with the lovely about finding love, enjoying single life and her feeling fabulous. Read the full interview in this week's issue, on sale now

04/02/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking with about sleep.

Sleep matters for all of us, but in professional sport, performance can come down to very small margins, which makes sleep even more important.

One key message I shared is that trying too hard to sleep can sometimes backfire. Putting pressure on yourself to “sleep well” often increases anxiety, which can make falling asleep and staying asleep harder, not easier.

For players and support staff, the goal is balance: good sleep habits, without unhelpful pressure to force sleep.

I recently wrote a blog on sleep and athletes (link in bio).

Have you ever noticed that the more you try to sleep, the harder it becomes? 🤔

16/01/2026

2016 vs 2026

As it’s all over social media, here are my comparisons!

1) My 2 little kids and I on holiday in Gran Canaria in 2016
2) My handsome husband and I at the 2016 ball. We went to bed at 5am that day! Sadly I will miss this year’s one (2026)
3) 2016 - My super sweet son and I (but now he is a fully grown man!)
4) Christmas time a few weeks ago. I don’t think I look tooooo different, 10 years later.
5) On the cruise just before Christmas - I’m loving being able to travel and opportunities my work brings
6) I’m fitter and healthier now than I was 10 years ago!

Looking back on 10 years ago and life is so different now, but also so much is the same. I’m still a mum of 2 kids (you never stop being a parent even though they are now pretty much all grown up!) and I’m still proud to be working to help people with their sleep.

Tell me how your life is the same or different 10 years on.

15/01/2026

Just finished recording a superb podcast with . Dr Faye was really lovely 💕

I’m quite excited to see how this episode comes out!

06/01/2026

Stillness matters.

When life feels busy, loud, and demanding, slowing down isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Moments of quiet, whether that’s guided meditation, a few minutes of mindfulness, or simply focusing on your breathing, give your nervous system a chance to calm and reset.

This was captured during some wonderful quiet time I spent on the Queen Anne ship. It was amazing to be able to stop for a moment… no demands, just space to breathe and be present. Moments like this are a good reminder of how important it is to build calm into everyday life, especially when stress feels relentless.

I loved wearing my super soft loungewear from .england !

I was lucky enough to be on a beautiful ship enjoying a relaxing holiday break, but you can find stillness in your bedroom, your lounge or even on a walk outdoors.

This is a gentle reminder to pause today, even briefly.

05/01/2026

💤January at Trouble Sleeping💤

Happy New Year!

2026 is here and my January newsletter is now live.

After a wonderful Christmas break and a busy year of client work, media appearances, podcasts, and retreats, this month’s focus is very practical. January can be a tough month for sleep, so the latest newsletter looks at what actually helps when it comes to sleep aids, how stress and anxiety interfere with sleep, and whether techniques like “fake scenarios” can genuinely make it easier to drift off.

You’ll also find links to recent media features, including a piece where simple sleep advice helped fix stress-related insomnia, plus details on how to book a free 15-minute discovery call if you want support with your sleep this year.

If better sleep is one of your goals for 2026, this is a good place to start.
Read the full newsletter here: https://lolp-zcmp.campaign-view.eu/ua/viewinbrowser?od=3zc5f2bd23b95d3376527ab861acb3ba82&rd=11e418a85605a427&sd=11e418a85605a3b9&n=11699e4bef8bd8c&mrd=11e418a85605a3a7&m=1

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31/12/2025

5 of my biggest sleep successes of 2025

As the year draws to a close, it feels like a great moment to reflect on some of the work that I’ve been most proud of this year.

From helping people reduce and come off long-term sleeping tablets (always alongside their GP), supporting people signed off work with insomnia to return with confidence, and resetting circadian rhythms that had drifted completely off course (sleeping all day and missing work and Uni life), it has been a meaningful and rewarding year.

2025 also included media appearances talking about all things sleep, and running an amazing sleep and wellbeing retreat in the Alps, as well as working with schools and companies to offer sleep sessions.

If poor sleep has been running your life, affecting your health, work, or confidence, change is possible with the right approach.

If 2026 is the year you want to take back control of your sleep, message us to learn how we can help.

Find out more via the link in my bio.

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas!

I hope that you had a wonderful day. I spent a joyous day with my family (17 for dinner). We had great food, drinks and plenty of laughter and games!

I know that not all Christmases can be wonderful, especially for those who are going through a loss or another difficult time, so I’m especially grateful for today.

The time between Christmas and New Year is often when I get the most new enquiries as people decide now is the time to sort their poor sleep - so I am enjoying the calm before the storm! I will be ready to help everyone after this wonderful Christmas break!

With love,

Lindsay

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

I will be making a full Thanksgiving meal (turkey, green bean casserole, sweet potato mash with marshmallows, cornbread and pumpkin pie) on Saturday. I can’t do it today because in the UK today isn’t a holiday!

This year I am SO thankful for the opportunity to help so many people with their sleep. I truly love my job and that I’m able to work with people to improve their lives through better sleep. I’m also hugely grateful for my health, my family and my friends 💕💕💕

The photo is a previous pumpkin pie I have made, and hopefully this year will be just as successful!