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Why New Beds Feel Like Threats: The Psychology of Sleeping in Strange Places | The Healing Life
Why do new beds feel like threats? In this episode of The Healing Life, host Ayesha Keating explores the psychology of sleeping in strange places and explains why your ancient brain triggers hypervigilance when you lie down on a hotel mattress. This is not anxiety or a personal failure; it is a biological survival mechanism known as the 'first shift,' where one hemisphere of the brain remains alert to protect us from perceived dangers in unfamiliar territory. If you have ever struggled with insomnia while traveling, feeling wide awake despite exhaustion, this episode offers a compassionate…
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