247: Kristin Weitzel, SHERPA Breath & Cold Founder: MDMA-Assisted Facilitation for Trauma & Sleep Support

247: Kristin Weitzel, SHERPA Breath & Cold Founder: MDMA-Assisted Facilitation for Trauma & Sleep Support

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman January 9, 2026 Duration: 1:15:19

Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, nutrition specialist, certified fitness trainer, and leader in the global breathwork and cold exposure space. Her SHERPA Breath & Cold Instructor Training program has trained over 175 coaches and healers across North America and the Caribbean using the transformative power of breathwork and ice plunges.

Her trademark wit, wisdom, and female biohacking expertise are shared on international stages as well as in her 'Warrior Woman Mode' coaching programs that guide women to optimal health and vitality.

Kristin also hosts the WELLPOWER Podcast which blends biohacking and wellness subject matter expertise, inspiring guests, and practical application of tools to lead clients and listeners alike. As a progressive voice, dynamic leader, and health optimization champion, she questions how far the human body can go, and helps others realize their capacity for greatness.
 

SHOWNOTES: 

😴  What happens when a Sleep Is a Skill expert gets humbled by insomnia again?

😴  Could MDMA-assisted facilitation be a missing link for trauma, hypervigilance, and sleep?

😴  Why wake-ups, rumination, and anxiety often signal a nervous system that doesn’t feel safe

😴  How stored trauma lives in the body and quietly drives night-time scanning and overthinking

😴  Why tools and supplements aren’t always enough to resolve insomnia

😴  How hypervigilance can be both a survival superpower and a sleep saboteur

😴  What Internal Family Systems (IFS) work reveals about the inner “watchmen” that keep you awake

😴  How fear extinction may support nervous system safety and deeper rest

😴  What current sleep research suggests about improved sleep quality after MDMA-assisted psychotherapy

😴  Why intentional facilitation and screening matter more than the medicine itself

😴  Why integration work is essential for lasting nervous system and sleep changes

😴  Why circadian basics like light exposure, timing, and routines still make or break sleep

😴  And many more

 

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Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
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