From Personal Sleep Struggles to Helping Others Find Rest: Meet Hannah McConnell
One of the greatest strengths of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI) community is the diversity of backgrounds and experiences our graduates bring to their work. Some enter our programs after decades in healthcare. Others arrive because of a deeply personal experience that transforms the course of their lives.
Today’s Graduate Spotlight celebrates Hannah McConnell, founder of DiscoverZzz, whose own journey through insomnia inspired her to create a practice dedicated to helping adults uncover the root causes of their sleep challenges.
When Personal Experience Becomes Professional Purpose
Before founding DiscoverZzz, Hannah earned her Master’s degree in Recreation and spent six years working at Indiana University in operations and mentorship.
Then her life unexpectedly changed.
Hannah developed severe sleep-onset insomnia. Night after night, she struggled to fall asleep, searching for answers that never seemed to come.
Over the course of a year, she sought help from eight different physicians.
While each provider genuinely wanted to help, Hannah noticed something was missing.
Rather than exploring the unique factors contributing to her sleep, the focus often centered on standardized approaches and symptom management.
What she longed for was someone willing to pause and ask a different question:
“Why is this happening to you?”
That question ultimately changed the direction of her life.
Discovering a Holistic Perspective
Searching for a broader understanding of sleep led Hannah to the International Parenting & Health Institute, where she completed the Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification.
There she found an educational philosophy that closely aligned with her own experience.
Instead of relying on assumptions or one-size-fits-all protocols, the program emphasizes exploring the many interconnected factors that may influence sleep, including lifestyle habits, stress, health, nutrition, environment, nervous system regulation, and each client’s unique circumstances.
That perspective became the foundation of her business.
Creating DiscoverZzz
Inspired by both her personal journey and professional education, Hannah founded DiscoverZzz to help adults uncover the underlying contributors to their sleep challenges.
Her philosophy is simple but powerful:
Stop.
Listen.
Understand.
Ask better questions.
Rather than assuming every client needs the same solution, Hannah works collaboratively with individuals to identify personalized lifestyle changes that support restorative, sustainable sleep.
Helping Adults Reclaim Rest
Today, Hannah helps adults move beyond temporary fixes by encouraging thoughtful exploration of the factors influencing their sleep.
Her work reflects one of the core principles emphasized throughout IPHI’s educational philosophy:
Every person has a unique sleep story.
Understanding that story often provides the key to lasting change.
Learn more about Hannah’s work by visiting DiscoverZzz.
We are proud to celebrate Hannah’s passion, curiosity, and commitment to helping adults rediscover restorative sleep through individualized, compassionate care.
Congratulations, Hannah, and thank you for the meaningful difference you’re making in the lives of so many adults seeking better sleep.
Graduate Profile
Name: Hannah McConnell
Business: DiscoverZzz
Location: Idaho, USA
IPHI Certification:
- Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification
Professional Background:
- M.S. in Recreation
- Former Operations & Mentorship Professional at Indiana University
- Founder of DiscoverZzz
- Integrative Adult Sleep Coach
Areas of Focus:
- Adult Sleep Coaching
- Root-Cause Sleep Exploration
- Lifestyle & Behavioral Change
- Holistic Adult Sleep Support
- Personalized Sleep Coaching
Website:
DiscoverZzz
https://discoverzzz.com/
