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Sleep Restriction Therapy: How It Works, Step by Step
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikJun 10 · 7 min read

Sleep Restriction Therapy: How It Works, Step by Step

Sleep restriction therapy is the most counterintuitive part of CBT-I and one of the most effective. The protocol, evidence, safety rules, and how to start.

Sleep Restriction Calculator: Find Your Sleep Window
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikJun 10 · 4 min read

Sleep Restriction Calculator: Find Your Sleep Window

Calculate your starting sleep window for sleep restriction therapy from your sleep diary and fixed wake-up time, plus the weekly CBT-I adjustment rules.

Sleep Efficiency Calculator for CBT-I Sleep Restriction (2026)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikJun 8 · 6 min read

Sleep Efficiency Calculator for CBT-I Sleep Restriction (2026)

Calculate sleep efficiency from your sleep diary, learn the CBT-I formula, and see how Zomni estimates your sleep score from time in bed and wake-ups.

Safe Sleep: How to Beat Pregnancy Insomnia Without Pills (A Clinical CBT-I Guide)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMay 23 · 7 min read

Safe Sleep: How to Beat Pregnancy Insomnia Without Pills (A Clinical CBT-I Guide)

Suffering from gestational insomnia? Discover why clinical CBT-I is a proven, non-pharmacological option for pregnancy sleep problems.

Menopause & Insomnia: Why Sleep Pills Fail and How CBT-I Restores Sleep Maintenance
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMay 23 · 9 min read

Menopause & Insomnia: Why Sleep Pills Fail and How CBT-I Restores Sleep Maintenance

Struggling with menopause-related sleep fragmentation and hot flashes? Learn why CBT-I is the first-line, non-hormonal treatment for menopausal insomnia and how it compares with hormone therapy and sleeping pills.

Online CBT-I Sleep Therapy: A Complete Guide for Chronic Insomnia (2026)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMay 22 · 7 min read

Online CBT-I Sleep Therapy: A Complete Guide for Chronic Insomnia (2026)

Discover how online digital CBT-I sleep therapy works, its clinical efficacy compared to in-person therapy, and how to start treating your insomnia tonight.

AI Sleep Coach vs. Insomnia Specialist: Which Is Better in 2026?
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMay 22 · 6 min read

AI Sleep Coach vs. Insomnia Specialist: Which Is Better in 2026?

Comparing an AI CBT-I coach with a human insomnia specialist. Explore cost, waitlists, and clinical efficacy to find the right treatment for your chronic sleep issues.

Best CBT-I Apps for Insomnia 2026: Compare Top Coaching Tools
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikApr 4 · 9 min read

Best CBT-I Apps for Insomnia 2026: Compare Top Coaching Tools

Looking for the best CBT-I apps for insomnia in 2026? Compare top options like Zomni, Sleep Reset, and CBT-i Coach to find the right digital sleep therapy for you.

The Ultimate Guide to CBT-I: The Science-Backed "Gold Standard" for Chronic Insomnia
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 6 min read

The Ultimate Guide to CBT-I: The Science-Backed "Gold Standard" for Chronic Insomnia

Learn why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold standard for chronic sleep issues. A complete guide to its components and 2026 clinical evidence.

Trazodone for Sleep: Side Effects, Dosage, and Long-Term Reality in 2026
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 7 min read

Trazodone for Sleep: Side Effects, Dosage, and Long-Term Reality in 2026

Trazodone is commonly prescribed off-label for sleep. Learn how it works, common side effects, and when to ask about CBT-I skills.

Why Your Melatonin Stopped Working — And What to Do Instead (2026)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 8 min read

Why Your Melatonin Stopped Working — And What to Do Instead (2026)

Melatonin stopped helping you sleep? Learn why it may fade, what it can and cannot do, and when CBT-I skills may be worth trying.

Hydroxyzine for Sleep: Does It Actually Work? A Sleep Specialist Explains (2026)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 7 min read

Hydroxyzine for Sleep: Does It Actually Work? A Sleep Specialist Explains (2026)

Hydroxyzine is widely prescribed off-label for insomnia. Learn how it works, its limitations, and when CBT-I skills may be worth discussing.

How to Fall Asleep Faster: 7 Science-Backed Techniques for 2026
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 7 min read

How to Fall Asleep Faster: 7 Science-Backed Techniques for 2026

Struggling to drift off? Explore 7 science-backed techniques to fall asleep faster in 2026, from the Military Method to Stimulus Control and 4-7-8 breathing.

Doxepin for Sleep: Benefits, Limits, and CBT-I Alternatives (2026)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 7 min read

Doxepin for Sleep: Benefits, Limits, and CBT-I Alternatives (2026)

Doxepin (Silenor) is FDA-approved for insomnia at low doses. Learn what the data shows, what to ask your clinician, and when CBT-I skills may help.

CBT-I vs. Sleep Apps: Why Your "Tracker" Isn't Fixing Your Insomnia in 2026
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikMar 31 · 5 min read

CBT-I vs. Sleep Apps: Why Your "Tracker" Isn't Fixing Your Insomnia in 2026

Discover why passive sleep tracking isn't enough to fix insomnia in 2026. Learn why CBT-I remains the gold standard for chronic sleep issues vs. basic trackers.

8 Sleep Habits That Secretly Wreck Your Rest (And What to Do About Them)
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikNov 19 · 4 min read

8 Sleep Habits That Secretly Wreck Your Rest (And What to Do About Them)

Eight common sleep habits that can quietly worsen rest, plus practical CBT-I-informed changes to help your nights feel calmer.

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 9 Tips for Better Sleep
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikOct 17 · 5 min read

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 9 Tips for Better Sleep

Science-backed ways to fall asleep faster, reduce bedtime anxiety, and rebuild sleep habits with CBT-I-informed techniques.

Best Sleep Apps of 2026: Expert Picks That Understand Your Night
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikSep 30 · 4 min read

Best Sleep Apps of 2026: Expert Picks That Understand Your Night

Explore the best sleep apps of 2026 including Rise, Sleep Cycle, Zomni, and more. Find the right app for your lifestyle, whether you need insights, audio immersion, or ritual-based support.

"I Couldn't Sleep — So I Built a Solution": The Story Behind Zomni
Marina Alekseichik
Marina AlekseichikAug 20 · 5 min read

"I Couldn't Sleep — So I Built a Solution": The Story Behind Zomni

Zomni co-founder Marina asks Maksim how insomnia and orthosomnia led him to CBT-I — and why they turned that recovery into an app.