While You Were Sleeping

While You Were Sleeping

From Everyone Has An Ex by Mamamia Podcasts

April 21, 2026 · 51 min · Season 8 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of sleep and the impact of real-life nightmares on mental health through Cindy's story.

Sleep — a time to rest, recover, and reset, allowing you to wake refreshed and ready to face a brand new day. That elusive eight hours we all strive for, filled with dreams that quietly keep us company through the night. But for Cindy, sleep wasn’t a luxury. It was something a little more complicated And while those complications can steal those dreams away - what you don’t expect is for them to be replaced by nightmares — not the kind you have in your sleep, but the kind that are happening in real life. Email us: everyonehasanex@mintymedia.com.au Follow us: @everyonehasanex Have a story that you'd like to share? Email us or  send us a voice message . TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of sexual abuse, pregnancy termination and mental ill health, and won’t be for everyone. Support services are available:  Sexual Assault or Domestic & Family Violence: 1800RESPECT.org.au or call 1800 737 732 Mental Health Support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Pregnancy Help Australia: https://pregnancyhelpaustralia.org.au/ or call 1300 139 313 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Cindy

Topics covered

  • sleep
  • mental health
  • sexual abuse
  • pregnancy termination
  • nightmares

Keywords

  • sleep
  • nightmares
  • mental health
  • sexual abuse
  • pregnancy termination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mamamia Podcasts, 1800RESPECT.org.au, Beyond Blue, Pregnancy Help Australia

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