Explore every episode of the podcast The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it

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In this episode, I explain why having the MTHFR gene variant and taking methylated B vitamins might not be fixing your sleep, and why the gene might not be the problem at all.

You'll learn:

• Why having the MTHFR variant doesn't automatically mean you have a methylation problem, and why you can have a methylation problem without it
• The difference between undermethylating and overmethylating, and how to tell which one might fit you
• The common sign people overlook that can point to a methylation problem
• How methylation connects to your hormones, histamine, and the brain chemicals that help you sleep
• What to do first so you don't waste money on supplements you don't need

00:00 MTHFR Sleep Confusion

00:45 Personal MTHFR Story

01:25 Sleep Masterclass Invite

02:15 Methylation Basics

03:14 What MTHFR Does

04:01 Two Key Variants

05:13 Variant vs Real Issues

06:27 Signs Methylation Off

07:59 Under vs Over Methylation

10:12 Why It Wrecks Sleep

12:14 What To Do Next

14:38 Wrap Up And Register

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In this episode, I walk you through the four functional lab tests I use to find the hidden imbalances that keep you from sleeping, even when you've tried everything else. 

I also share what these tests uncovered for my client John after 25 years of insomnia and nearly a dozen professionals who couldn't help him.

You'll learn:

• What a hormone test can reveal about why your mind races at bedtime
• How your gut can keep you awake at night even if your digestion feels fine
• The brain chemicals that decide whether you feel calm or wired when you're trying to sleep
• Why hidden toxins can build up in your brain and disrupt your sleep, even if you live a clean lifestyle
• What John's four tests showed and how his sleep changed

00:00 Hidden Sleep Imbalances

00:32 John’s Insomnia Story

01:13 Hormone Zoomer Explained

02:26 Cortisol and Detox Clues

04:27 Gut Zoomer Deep Dive

05:07 Pathogens and Candida

06:42 Neurotransmitters and Sleep

08:10 Toxin Burden Testing

09:30 Putting the Puzzle Together

10:18 John’s Results and Wrap Up

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In this episode, I explain why you can be completely exhausted and still lie in bed wide awake, and why normal blood work doesn't tell you the reason.

You'll learn:

• Why feeling tired but wired at bedtime has causes your doctor's tests weren't designed to find
• What your body may be doing at night that keeps your mind racing, even when you've done everything right
• How to find out what's really keeping you from falling asleep so you can stop guessing

00:00 Why You’re Exhausted

01:20 Root Causes Over Hygiene

02:08 Nighttime Cortisol Spike

04:10 Hormones And Sleep

06:27 Gut Health Connection

08:42 Toxins And Inflammation

10:52 Neurotransmitters Balance

12:38 Testing And Program

14:36 Why Sleep Matters

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In this episode, I explain why your blood work can come back completely normal while you're still lying awake every night, and what your doctor's tests are actually missing.

You'll learn:

• Why "normal" on a lab test doesn't mean your body is actually balanced
• The hidden imbalances that never show up on standard blood work but quietly wreck your sleep
• How one client went from a decade of relying on sleep meds every night to sleeping through the night without them

00:00 Why Normal Labs Mislead

01:03 Optimal vs Normal Ranges

02:04 Blood Sugar and Sleep Clues

03:32 Functional Testing Explained

05:00 Sleep as Check Engine Light

06:07 Gut Health Missing Piece

07:51 Cortisol Rhythm Testing

08:46 Hormones and Balance

10:38 Neurotransmitters and Detox

12:18 Toxins and Mold Burden

13:29 Client Case Study BJ

15:01 Program and Next Steps

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In this episode, I walk through the five most common reasons I see clients waking up at 3am, and how I found every single one of them in my own body before I finally slept through the night again.

You'll learn:

• The five most common reasons your body wakes you up at the exact same time every night
• Why doing everything right with sleep hygiene still isn't enough to keep you asleep
• The strange thing I picked up years before it finally caught up with my own sleep

00:00 Why 3 AM Wakeups Happen

01:34 Cortisol Night Spikes

03:17 Blood Sugar Rollercoaster

05:50 Tracking Glucose Data

07:05 Gut Pathogens at Night

08:48 Leaky Gut and Neurochemicals

10:25 Liver Detox and Toxins

12:23 Five Causes Recap

13:21 Test Dont Guess Approach

15:03 Complete Sleep Solution Program

16:33 Sleep Issues Are Fixable

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In this episode, I walk you through the exact 30 day plan I'd follow if my own sleep started falling apart again: from the first questions I'd ask myself on Day 1, to the diet, gut health, and mindset changes I'd make, to the simple tracking method that shows you what's actually working.

You'll learn:

• What I'd change first about what and when I'm eating, and why it matters more for sleep than most people realize

• The daily habits I'd look at closely, and which ones I'd cut out completely for the full 30 days

• How I'd handle the mental side of not sleeping, and the simple way I'd track it all to know what's actually working

00:00 30 Day Sleep Reset

00:40 Day One Baseline

01:29 Food Blood Sugar Fix

03:46 Gut Health Basics

04:22 Alcohol Dinner Timing

04:58 Screens Wind Down

05:53 Mindset For Wakeups

06:55 Simple Bedtime Tools

07:40 Track And Spot Patterns

08:57 Day 30 Review Next Steps

09:35 Testing Masterclass Safety

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In this episode, I sit down with my client Carli to talk about how she went from two years of insomnia, doctors who kept handing her prescriptions she didn't want, and sleepless nights every time she traveled, to finally sleeping through the night again.

You'll learn:

• Why her insomnia showed up out of nowhere and never really went away
• What it was like cycling through sleep aids, therapy, and a sleep study with no lasting relief
• What her labs actually revealed was driving her sleep issues
• Why traveling kept throwing her sleep off, even after she started feeling better
• How she finally got her sleep back for good, without relying on medication

00:00 Carli’s Sleep Turnaround

00:52 Hitting Rock Bottom

02:08 How Insomnia Started

03:30 Doctors and Meds Spiral

05:01 CBT-I and Sleep Anxiety

06:48 Finding a New Approach

07:53 Lab Results Explained

09:03 Diet and Lifestyle Shifts

11:17 What Worked Fastest

13:01 Travel Sleep Ups and Downs

15:45 Life Beyond Better Sleep

17:35 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

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In this episode, I go through every popular insomnia fix, from sleep hygiene to medication to hormone testing, and rank them from least to most effective.

You'll learn:

• Why the thing you tried first probably isn't the thing that's actually going to fix your sleep
• The real reason your sleep tracker might be making things worse, not better
• Which popular sleep remedy I rank dead last, and why
• What separates a fix that helps a little from one that actually gets to the root cause
• The one type of testing I rank a perfect 10, and what it looks at that blood work misses

00:00 Insomnia Fixes Overview

00:43 Sleep Hygiene Basics

01:57 CBT-I Explained

02:26 Supplements Melatonin Magnesium CBD

03:50 Sleep Trackers Pros and Cons

05:29 Meditation and Nervous System

06:15 Acupuncture for Sleep

06:46 OTC and Prescription Sleep Meds

08:19 Hormones and Midlife Sleep

08:46 Personalized Testing Root Causes

09:55 Ranking What Works Best

13:01 Next Steps and Email Series

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In this episode, I break down what benzodiazepines actually do to your brain, why quitting them isn't as simple as just stopping, and what I recommend instead of going cold turkey.

You'll learn:

• Why benzos can be harder to quit than heroin

• The real reason withdrawal happens, and why it's so often mistaken for relapse

• The side effects doctors don't always mention

• What to try before you ever consider starting a benzo for sleep

• How my client Matt finally got his sleep back without depending on medication

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00:00 Benzos and Sleep Fears

00:49 Matt’s Sudden Insomnia

02:00 What Benzos Really Do

04:36 Side Effects and Dependence

06:06 Safe Tapering Strategy

07:43 Root Cause Sleep Program

08:19 Support During Withdrawal

08:47 GABA Alternatives to Try

09:32 Matt’s Test Results Breakthrough

10:17 Genetics Aren’t Destiny

10:40 Off the Benzo and Final Takeaway

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In this episode, I sit down with Chandra Verret, a licensed Primal Trust practitioner, to talk about why your nervous system might be the missing piece behind your sleep issues.

Chandra will also be joining as a weekly coach inside my Complete Sleep Solution program, helping clients with nervous system regulation.

You'll learn:

• Why being wired at night could mean your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight
• The signs that show up when your nervous system is dysregulated, even if you don't think you have an issue
• Why insomnia and racing thoughts are often signs of something deeper than sleep habits
• How your nervous system keeps working while you sleep, and why that matters
• Why meditation alone often isn't enough if you're dysregulated the rest of the day
• Chandra's own health story, and how nervous system work became part of her healing

00:00 Why Regulate Your Nervous System01:56 Signs of Dysregulation and Insomnia05:00 Stuck in Stress Mode07:21 What Regulation Really Means08:35 Cell Danger Response Explained09:43 Chandra’s Healing Story13:12 How Coaching Fits the Program13:54 Weekly Calls and Core Concepts16:11 Tools You’ll Practice in Real Life19:17 Work With Chandra and Next Steps20:51 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up

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In this episode, I share the story of a client who had broken sleep for seven years, tried nearly everything, and was skeptical I could help. I walk through the exact labs we ran and the supplements that finally fixed it.

You'll learn:

• Why his cortisol looked fine on paper but was still keeping him up at night
• What his mineral levels revealed about just how burned out his body really was
• The surprising gut findings that were connected to his sleep the whole time
• Which neurotransmitters were depleted and how that changed his sleep and his mood
• The exact supplement protocol we used, and how long it took to see results
• What his life looks like now that he's finally sleeping through the night

00:00 Bill’s Sleepless Struggle00:34 Health History and Symptoms02:17 Jumpstart Sleep Changes04:34 Early Supplements and Detox05:10 Test Results Overview05:33 Cortisol and Hormone Clues08:18 Neurotransmitters and Minerals12:40 Mold and Gut Findings16:52 Personalized Protocol Plan20:51 Six Month Transformation22:33 Final Results and Next Steps

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In this episode, I break down four steps to stop sleep anxiety for good, and none of them are the meditation or deep breathing advice you've probably already tried.

You'll learn:

• The four steps to stop sleep anxiety for good

• Why your brain won't stop bringing up sleep, even when you're trying not to think about it

• Why your sleep might not actually be as bad as you think it is

• A simple technique to use at bedtime or if you wake up anxious in the night

• The root cause that keeps sleep anxiety coming back even after you've tried everything else

  
  

Plus, I share my client Samantha's story, from years of band aid fixes to a breaking point that cost her time at work, and what we finally found underneath it all.

00:00 Sleep Anxiety Spiral

00:49 Samantha’s Breaking Point

02:01 Why Your Brain Fixates

04:20 Step One Track Thoughts

05:59 Step Two Reframe Thinking

08:12 Step Three Sleep Mantra

10:14 Step Four Find Root Cause

12:12 Samantha’s Test Results

13:19 Recovery Setbacks and Wins

14:19 Hope and Next Steps

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In this episode, I break down why insomnia, anxiety, and depression aren't actually causing each other, they're coming from the same place in the body, and I walk you through my client Kerry's story to show you exactly how this plays out.

You'll learn:

• Why your body releases cortisol at night and what that has to do with feeling wired instead of sleepy

• The surprising connection between your gut and your mood

• Why neurotransmitter imbalances can look exactly like anxiety or depression

• How hormones affect sleep and mood in both men and women, not just women going through menopause

• The hidden toxin exposure that can quietly disrupt both your brain and your sleep

• Kerry's story, including years of failed treatments and what finally worked once we found what was actually going on in her body

  
  

00:00 Insomnia Not In Your Head

00:44 Kerry’s Breaking Point

01:59 The Real Root Causes

02:36 Stress Cortisol Spiral

03:49 Gut Pathogens At Night

05:01 Program And Testing Offer

05:32 Neurotransmitter Depletion

06:10 Hormones And Menopause

07:25 Toxins Mold And Liver

09:15 Kerry’s Recovery Rollercoaster

09:53 Wrap Up And Next Steps

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In this episode, I break down sleep apnea and insomnia and explains little-known health issues that could be causing both.

You'll learn:

• How to tell whether you have sleep apnea, insomnia, or both

• Why a CPAP can work perfectly and still leave you waking up through the night

• What sleep apnea and insomnia have in common beneath the surface

• Why a sleep study won't catch what's really driving your sleep problems

• What I found in one client's labs that his apnea diagnosis had never explained

• How my client went from constantly waking and struggling to fall back asleep to sleeping through the night and feeling rested during the day

00:00 Apnea or Insomnia00:58 Adam’s CPAP Mystery01:53 Apnea Warning Signs03:11 What Counts as Insomnia04:08 Can You Have Both04:29 Inflammation Root Causes05:08 Gut Bugs and Toxins06:20 Hormones and Next Steps07:33 Sleep Studies Limits08:33 Adam’s Real Fix09:13 You’re Meant to Sleep

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If you've been to your doctor, run the tests, and been told everything is normal — but you still can't sleep — this episode will explain why.

Insomnia isn't a disease. It's a sign that something in your body is out of balance. And because doctors are trained to diagnose and treat disease, the real causes of chronic insomnia consistently get missed. In this episode, Martha walks through exactly why conventional medicine falls short when it comes to sleep — and what to do instead.

You'll hear from Martha's client Andrea, who spent two years going to doctors, keeping files on her symptoms, and being told everything was normal — while waking at 1, 2, 3am every night and dealing with anxiety, fatigue, and joint pain. What functional testing eventually revealed changed everything.

In this episode:

• Why insomnia is a health problem, not a medical problem — and why that distinction matters

• What doctors typically recommend for insomnia and why it doesn't get to the root cause

• Why standard blood tests aren't built to find what's causing your sleep problem

• What functional testing looks at instead

• What Martha found in Andrea's results after two years of normal bloodwork

  
  

00:00 Normal Tests No Sleep

00:38 Andrea’s Insomnia Story

01:32 Why Doctors Miss It

02:31 Why Common Fixes Fail

04:50 Why Labs Look Normal

06:09 Functional Testing Deep Dive

08:19 Test Don’t Guess

09:13 Andrea’s Real Root Causes

10:03 Results and Next Steps

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Carol tried melatonin, valerian root, Tylenol PM, chamomile, and Nyquil — all at once — and still couldn't sleep. In this episode Martha walks through Carol's full case: what her functional testing revealed, the exact supplements and habit changes she recommended, and how Carol went from barely sleeping to seven solid hours a night.

In this episode:

• The jumpstart supplements Martha recommended before test results even came back — and why Carol started sleeping better almost immediately

• What Carol's hormone testing revealed about her nighttime cortisol pattern and estrogen imbalances

• How mold toxicity showed up across her toxin panel and why Martha suspected it before testing began

• What her gut zoomer showed about inflammation, immune response, and compromised digestion

• The full supplement protocol Martha built after testing — cortisol support, neurotransmitter support, gut restoration, and mold and pathogen treatment

• How Carol's sleep progressed month by month over six months in the program

  
  

00:00 Insomnia Breakthrough Story

00:31 Carol Hits Rock Bottom

01:38 Early Clues Mold Detox

03:17 Sleep Hygiene Jumpstart

05:06 Waiting On Lab Results

05:57 Cortisol Pattern Explained

07:42 Hormones And Methylation

08:32 Gut Inflammation Findings

10:24 Neurotransmitters And Stress

12:00 Toxin Test Mold Confirmed

13:42 Personalized Supplement Plan

15:06 Gut Repair And Antifungals

16:45 Month By Month Progress

18:34 Final Results And Next Steps

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If work follows you to bed at night, this one's for you.

Most people assume the fix is a better bedtime routine. But if you're lying awake with your brain still running through everything that happened today and everything waiting for you tomorrow, the problem started long before you turned out the lights.

In this week's episode I walk you through exactly what I do, and what I tell my clients, to stop work stress from sabotaging sleep.

Here's some of what we cover:

• The mindset shift that stops the after-hours rumination loop (this one changed things for me personally)

• Why telling yourself you're overwhelmed is making your sleep worse and what to say instead

• Simple workday habits that lower your cortisol before you even get to bedtime

• What to do on the nights you worked late and you're wired when you get home

These are real, specific changes, not generic wind-down advice you've already heard.

00:00 Work Stress Insomnia

01:05 Mind Body Approach

01:56 Set Mental Boundaries

04:16 Stop Rumination Loop

05:23 Calming Self Talk

06:50 Workday Focus Hacks

09:19 Deep Work Scheduling

11:07 Busy Season Wind Down

12:02 Calendar Time Blocking

14:20 Evening Cutoffs No Screens

16:07 Free Guide Next Steps

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If you've tried everything and you still can't sleep, this episode is going to reframe everything.

After working with hundreds of clients, I've mapped out the five phases everyone goes through on the way to sleeping well again. And I want to share them with you, because most people quit right before things turn around.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why you're stuck and what finally breaks the cycle

• What the process of actually getting better looks like, including the part nobody warns you about

• Why a bad night doesn't mean you're back to square one

• The story of a 70-year-old client who went from hospitalized the night before his first call with me to sleeping solidly through the night and running for mayor

  
  

00:00 Insomnia Breaking Point

00:52 Phase One Feeling Stuck

02:29 Bill’s Story and Hope

04:54 Phase Two Find the Cause

07:02 Phase Three The Rollercoaster

09:10 Phase Four Big Improvements

10:34 Phase Five Sleep Freedom

11:43 Next Steps Work With Me

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If you've tried everything for your sleep and still can't get answers, heavy metal toxicity could be what nobody has looked for yet. In this episode Martha walks through what heavy metals do to your sleep, where they're coming from in everyday life, and how she approaches it with her clients, including a client story that shows exactly why this test matters.

What you'll learn:

• What heavy metals actually do to your body and your sleep

• Which metals Martha sees most often in clients — and exactly where they come from

• Why mineral deficiencies make heavy metal toxicity worse

• Why you can't clear gut infections like H. pylori if heavy metals aren't addressed first

• How Martha tests for heavy metals and what the results tell her

• The protocol she uses, and why she never starts with aggressive detox

  
  

00:00 Why You Still Can’t Sleep

00:55 Laurie’s 20-Year Insomnia

02:19 How Metals Wreck Sleep

03:24 Hidden Exposure Sources

04:48 Minerals Before Detox

05:42 The Test Most Miss

06:16 Sleep Analysis Offer

07:25 Laurie’s Recovery Plan

08:08 Results and Next Steps

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If you've been wondering why magnesium isn't helping your sleep, why you wake up exhausted no matter what you try, or whether something deeper is going on in your body, this episode is going to answer that.

Most people who can't sleep have never had a proper mineral test done. Standard bloodwork doesn't show it. Your doctor isn't looking for it. But when I run a hair tissue mineral analysis on my clients, mineral imbalances show up almost every single time, even in people who eat well and take care of themselves.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why magnesium alone almost never fixes sleep problems, and what has to be in place for it to work
• The slow oxidation pattern that causes exhaustion, weight gain, and insomnia all at once
• How chronic stress leaves a measurable mark on your mineral levels and what that looks like on a test
• What a calcium shell is and why it's more common than you'd think
• Why copper toxicity is one of the most overlooked causes of a racing mind at night
• How one client finally got answers after years of failed treatments — by looking at minerals and heavy metals

If you've tried everything and you're still not sleeping, you need to hear this.

00:00 Why Magnesium Alone Fails

00:08 Introduction and Background

00:46 Jamie's Story

01:46 The Magnesium Myth

02:21 Slow Oxidation Pattern

03:17 Calcium Shell Pattern

03:59 Fast Oxidation Pattern

04:50 Four Lows Pattern

05:38 Copper Toxicity Pattern

06:47 Testing vs Guessing

08:13 Hair Testing Benefits

09:15 Sleep Mineral Analysis

10:11 Jamie's Success Story

10:41 Next Steps

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If you've tried magnesium, sleep hygiene, maybe even the doctor who told you your bloodwork looks fine, and you're still waking up at 3am, this week's episode is worth your time.

I just put together something new, the Sleep Mineral Analysis, and this episode walks you through exactly what it is and what's in it. 

It's built around a test called the HTMA, and it reads something standard bloodwork never looks at: three months of mineral activity in your tissue. What's depleted, what's out of balance and whether heavy metals are sitting in your body interfering with your sleep.

Mineral imbalances and heavy metals were a big part of the reason why I didn’t sleep well for 2 years.

Here's what the episode covers:

• The test that reads three months of data your doctor never looks at

• Why your bloodwork can look completely normal while your minerals are depleted

• How mineral imbalances and heavy metals drive 3am wake-ups

• Why magnesium doesn't work for everyone and what to check instead

• Everything included in the Sleep Mineral Analysis and how to get started

If you've already tried the standard answers and they haven't worked, the right test may just not have been run yet.

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If you’ve tried everything (the sleep programs, the routines, the mindset work) and you’re still lying there awake, this week’s episode is going to hit close to home.

I sat down with a client (Dennis) who dealt with this for years—sleeping just 3–4 hours a night, waking constantly, doing everything he was “supposed” to do…

…and nothing worked.

Until we looked somewhere no one else had.

Here’s what we get into in this episode:

• Why sleep programs that focus on the mind often aren’t enough
• The hidden imbalances that can keep your body from sleeping (even when you’re exhausted)
• What actually changed when we addressed the real drivers of his insomnia

Within about a month, things started shifting.

Now he’s sleeping 7–8 hours a night AND getting his energy back because we finally addressed what was underneath it.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still not sleeping, this will connect some dots.

00:00 Why Sleep Hygiene Fails

00:54 Meet Dennis Case Study

01:31 Life With Chronic Insomnia

02:27 What He Tried Before

03:09 Lab Results Reveal Imbalances

04:22 Fixing Gut Hormones Cortisol

05:37 Biggest Breakthrough Explained

07:05 Timeline To Better Sleep

07:57 Beyond Sleep More Energy

08:16 Medical System Misses Root Causes

09:27 Wrap Up And Next Steps

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Most people who can't sleep have already tried the obvious things — the bedtime routine, the screen cutoff, the magnesium gummies. This episode is about what comes next.

Peter is a 78-year-old scientist who spent a decade on Ambien, saw multiple sleep specialists, and was on a CPAP for years. None of it solved his sleep. When we ran functional lab tests, we found two things no doctor had ever looked for, and addressing them changed everything.

In this episode I walk through five unconventional things that actually move the needle on sleep: the underlying body systems most people have never been told to look at.

If you've tried everything and you're still not sleeping, this is where I'd have you start.

00:00 Why You Still Can’t Sleep

00:52 Peter’s Insomnia Story

02:08 Fix 1 Balance Blood Sugar

04:41 CGM and Hidden Resistance

06:22 Fix 2 Anti Inflammatory Eating

08:02 Fix 3 Support Adrenals

10:29 Fix 4 Liver Detox Support

13:28 Fix 5 Calm Nervous System

15:01 Free Guide and Resources

15:23 Peter’s Results and Wrap Up

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Wes considered himself a good sleeper his whole life. Then he spent 18 months waking up at 3am, lying there for an hour or two, trying everything he could think of. Nothing worked — until we ran comprehensive functional lab testing and found what everyone else had missed.

In this episode I walk through his full case: what the tests showed, what we did about it, and the one change at month five that finally unlocked 7-8 hours of sleep.

If you've tried the standard approaches and you're still waking up in the middle of the night, this one is for you.

00:00 Sleeper to Insomniac01:16 What Wes Already Tried01:54 Cortisol and Hormone Clues05:31 Gut Test Red Flags07:37 Neurotransmitters and Minerals11:01 Early Lifestyle Tweaks13:05 Supplement Strategy Explained15:58 Gut Protocol and Binders19:10 The Breakthrough Timeline20:46 Five Month Win

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If you've tried melatonin, magnesium, valerian, CBD etc., and maybe even started combining them hoping something will finally stick. And maybe it worked for a while. But now it doesn't. Or it never really did…

It's actually not a supplement problem. It's a signal your body is sending you. And in this episode, I'm going to show you what it's actually saying.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why common sleep supplements often stop working over time
• What’s actually driving your sleep issues underneath
• What needs to change if you want your sleep to work naturally again

I also share the story of a client who tried everything, and still couldn’t sleep, until she finally understood what her body actually needed.

00:00 Supplements Stopped Working

00:52 Meet Carol’s Sleep Spiral

01:48 Why Common Sleep Aids Fail

03:30 Stop Guessing Start Testing

04:13 Carol’s Root Causes Revealed

05:17 The Step By Step Fix

06:37 Results and Next Steps

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If you're not sleeping well and you're wearing a tracker, this is for you!

Many people with insomnia assume tracking their sleep is a good idea. I used to think that too.

I’ve been wearing a whoop for about a year. But I don't recommend tracking for most of my clients who are struggling with sleep — and today I'm going to tell you exactly why.

Here's what we're going to cover: whether trackers are actually accurate, and more importantly, whether tracking is helping or hurting you specifically. Because the answer is different depending on you and your situation.

By the end of this, you'll know exactly whether you should be tracking your sleep right now, and what to pay attention to instead.

00:00 Should You Track Sleep

00:43 When Tracking Fuels Anxiety

01:29 When Tracking Can Help

02:15 How Accurate Trackers Are

03:31 HRV and Real World Testing

04:20 Using Trackers for Fitness

04:51 Program Break and Next Steps

05:17 Ortho Somnia Explained

06:47 Focus on How You Feel

07:18 Client Story Paul’s Turnaround

08:08 Wrap Up and Watch Next

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If you’ve tried everything to fix your sleep — supplements, routines, all the “right” habits — and you’re still lying awake at night, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share my personal story of struggling with insomnia for years… and what finally helped me get back to sleeping normally again.

If you’ve started to wonder whether something is just wrong with you, I want you to know — there is a reason your body isn’t sleeping. It just hasn’t been found yet.

You’ll learn:

• Why doing “all the right things” still doesn’t fix insomnia
• What finally gave me real answers after years of guessing
• The shift that took me from broken sleep… to sleeping normally again

If you feel stuck and don’t know what you’re missing, this will help you start looking in the right place.

Get the guide of the exact supplements I recommend in this episode here: https://thesleepdetective.com/supplements

Or see the supplements in my online dispensary: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/mlewis1604344053-podcast-supplements

Ready to solve your sleep issues once and for all? Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

You’ve tried the supplements — magnesium, melatonin, maybe ashwagandha or CBD — and you’re still not sleeping.

The problem usually isn’t that supplements don’t work. It’s that most people are taking the wrong ones for their body.

In this episode, I break down how I actually use supplements with my clients based on what’s going on underneath their sleep issues, not guesswork.

You’ll get:

• The exact supplement categories I use with my clients (and why)
• Specific supplements I actually recommend — not just general ideas
• Access to my supplement guide with everything listed + links (including 20% off)

If you’ve been trying supplements without results, this will help you understand what’s missing — and what to do differently.

00:00 Why Supplements Aren’t Working

01:05 Kerry’s Sleep Struggle

03:02 Safety Disclaimer

03:28 Cortisol supplements

07:20 Hormones supplements

08:34 Neurotransmitter supplements

12:12 Liver Detox Support

14:12 Minerals Beyond Magnesium

17:02 Toxins supplements

20:12 Gut Health supplements

24:13 Gut Pathogen supplements

26:43 Kerry’s Recovery 

Download the free Wired-at-Night Lab Test Guide that walks you through all four root causes talked about in this episode, the specific functional test that catches each one, and why your standard bloodwork has probably missed it entirely.  thesleepdetective.com/wired

In this week’s episode of The Sleep Detective Podcast, I break down what’s actually happening when you feel exhausted but can’t switch off…and why the answer is often not what you expect.

You’ll understand:

• Why your body can feel tired and alert at the same time

• 4 imbalances that are driving that “second wind” at night

• The exact lab tests that find these imbalances

• And what actually has to change for your system to power down

  
  

I also share the story of a client who went from needing medication to fall asleep to finally feeling calm in his body again at night.

If you’ve ever felt like your body and brain just won’t shut off, this episode will likely hit home.

00:00 Wired at Night Intro

01:01 Matt’s Sudden Insomnia

02:31 Cortisol Rhythm Explained

03:44 Hidden Stressors Gut and Toxins

04:58 Neurotransmitters and Racing Mind

07:33 Hormones That Disrupt Sleep

10:42 Mineral Depletion Surprise

13:04 Why Minerals Get Depleted

13:43 Free Lab Test Guide

14:16 Matt’s Results and Recovery

Ready to get your sleep back? Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

In this episode, I'm going to show you every major biological reason your body might be fighting sleep — your gut, your hormones, your cortisol, your blood sugar, your liver. By the end, you'll finally understand what's actually driving your insomnia.

00:00 Why You Can’t Sleep

00:55 Jane’s 2 AM Wakeups

02:07 The Missing Biology

02:57 Cortisol 

03:43 Sex Hormones 

04:39 Gut Health 

05:35 Neurotransmitters 

06:31 Toxins 

07:27 Liver Detox 

08:03 Inflammation 

08:57 Blood Sugar 

09:35 Diet 

10:33 Nutrient Deficiencies

11:33 Putting It All Together

12:09 Next Steps and Jane’s Results

Ready to find out why you can’t sleep and get a step-by-step, customized plan to fix it? Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

Over the years working with people who struggle with chronic insomnia, I started noticing a pattern. Some clients who wake up around 2 or 3am often experience things like sudden anxiety at night, temperature changes, skin symptoms, or a racing heart. And those symptoms often point to something most sleep advice never talks about.

In this episode, I'll walk you through:

• How mast cell activity and histamine can wake your body up in the middle of the night

• Why it often happens around 3:00 AM

• How to calm mast cells so you can stay asleep

  
  

00:00 Why You Wake at 3AM

01:06 A Client Pattern Emerges

01:56 Immune System Not Stress

02:04 Quick Program Break

02:39 Mast Cells Explained

03:30 Histamine as Wake Signal

04:14 Why It Peaks Overnight

04:44 Menstrual Cycle Connection

05:02 What You Can Do

05:22 Dinner and Histamine Foods

05:59 Calm Your Nervous System

06:25 Supplements for Histamine

07:08 Fix the Root Causes

07:41 Wrap Up and Next Steps

Ready to find out why you can’t sleep and get a step-by-step, customized plan to fix it? Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

 If you're waking at two or three in the morning, or you get a second wind at night when you're supposed to be tired, or your sleep just feels mistimed, like your body just doesn't know when to shut down, it's often a circadian rhythm issue. 

In this episode, I'm going to show you:

• Why melatonin and other nighttime fixes often fail to reset your sleep timing

• The hidden reason your sleep can feel mistimed — tired at the wrong hours and wired when you want to sleep

• the 3 circadian signals that will reset your body clock naturally

00:00 Why Your Sleep Is Off

00:38 Client Story 

01:45 Cortisol and Melatonin Timing

03:18 Morning Anchor Light

04:32 Morning Anchor Food

05:50 Midday Reset Downshift

07:27 Evening Brake Routine

09:44 Three Step Summary

10:20 Finish Client Story

10:56 When To Test Deeper

11:24 Next Steps

Ready to find out why you can’t sleep and get a clear plan to fix it? Apply for the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://l.bttr.to/Y70np

 If your sleep feels light and restless and you wake up tired, no matter how many hours you were in bed, the issue isn't just how long you're sleeping, it's the quality of those hours, specifically how much deep sleep your body is getting.

Even though I've worked with hundreds of people with this exact pattern, I can tell you that light, restless sleep isn't normal. 

In this episode, I'm going to walk you through three ways to increase deep sleep naturally by addressing what's keeping your system from fully powering down at night.

00:00 Why Deep Sleep Matters

00:59 Samantha’s Sleep Spiral

01:47 Recovery and What Changed

02:33 Program Break and Invite

03:16 Cause #1 

04:20 Cause #2

05:07 Cause #3

06:44 Testing to Find the Root

07:02 Cortisol Testing Explained

08:12 Finding Inflammation Sources

10:15 Neurotransmitter Testing and Hope

Ready to find out why you can’t sleep and get a clear plan to fix it? Apply for the Complete Sleep Solution program: https://l.bttr.to/Y70np

If you’re asking ChatGPT why you can’t sleep and googling your symptoms and still tossing and turning every night, this episode is for you. I’ll explain  why Chat GPT or any search-based solution can't solve your insomnia and what actually will help you sleep well again.

00:00 Why You’re Still Awake After Googling Everything

00:48 When I tried to use AI for my hormones and sleep

02:15 When “Options” Aren’t Enough: Finding a True Specialist

03:52 Quick Break: Work With Me for a Clear Sleep Plan

04:40 Insomnia Isn’t a Diagnosis—It’s a Symptom

05:23 The Real Fix: Identify the Driver and Pull the Right Lever First

06:29 AI vs Expert Judgment: The GPS vs Pilot Analogy

06:59 Using AI Wisely + What to Do Next 

Ready to get to the bottom of your sleep issues so you can consistently feel rested and full of energy every day? Apply for Complete Sleep Solution program: ⁠https://l.bttr.to/Y70np

If you've tried to get off sleeping pills and ended up wide awake for hours, waking in the middle of the night, or going back to the medication, you're not alone. And it's not because your body is broken or just because you're psychologically addicted. 

In this episode, I'm going to show you:

• How to stop taking sleeping pills without getting rebound insomnia

• Why most attempts fail even when you're doing everything you're told

• What needs to be in place before you try again

• How to approach this in a way that doesn't leave you worse off than when you started

  
  

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Sleeping Pills

01:07 Maura's Journey Stopping Trazadone

03:35 Understanding the Hidden Reasons for Insomnia

05:20 The Correct Way to Get Off Sleeping Pills

05:26 The Three Phases of Weaning Off Medication

09:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Maura’s episode: https://youtu.be/scp5QlTHiHU

Ready to get to the bottom of your sleep issues so you can consistently feel rested and full of energy every day? Apply for Complete Sleep Solution program: ⁠https://l.bttr.to/Y70np

If you've been dealing with insomnia for years and you're starting to wonder if you'll ever get deep restful sleep again, this episode is for you. 

Carol was barely sleeping. She was mixing melatonin, valerian, Tylenol pm, even NyQuil, just trying to get a few hours. She felt irritable, discouraged and scared by what her body was doing at night, and it wasn't just affecting her, it was affecting the people around her.

 In this episode, you'll hear exactly what was keeping her stuck, what started helping immediately, and what ultimately restored her sleep for good.

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Chronic Insomnia

01:05 Meet Carol: A Struggle with Sleepless Nights

01:27 Initial Challenges and Frustrations

03:07 Failed Remedies and Realizations

04:23 Discovering the Root Causes

05:20 Implementing Effective Changes

06:56 The Journey to Better Sleep

08:48 Life After Insomnia: A New Beginning

09:36 Final Thoughts and Advice

10:26 Conclusion: Take the Next Step

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If you’re following longevity protocols — supplements, fasting, peptides, biohacks — and your sleep isn’t getting better or has actually gotten worse, this one is for you.

In this episode, I’m going to show you:

• the hidden reason longevity protocols backfire on sleep

• how to recognize when your body is asking for something different

• what has to come first before any optimization actually works.

Ready to get to the bottom of your sleep issues so you can consistently feel rested and full of energy every day? Apply for Complete Sleep Solution program: https://l.bttr.to/Y70np

If you’re stuck in constant hyperarousal, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• What constant hyperarousal really is (and what it’s not)

• Why your nervous system won’t exit fight-or-flight

• And what actually has to change for sleep to become possible again

I also share the story of a client whose sleep fell apart almost overnight — and why what looked like “anxiety” was actually something very different.

Matt’s episode: 

Primal Trust Program for nervous system regulation: https://cathleenking.simplero.com/products/143239-Membership-PRIMAL-TRUST-Academy?ref=47099-martha-Lewis

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In this episode, you’re going to understand why most sleep hacks fail, why adding more tools often makes sleep worse, and what actually has to change for your brain and body to finally settle at night.

00:00 Introduction: Why Sleep Hacks Fail

01:12 A Real-Life Struggle with Insomnia

02:56 Common Sleep Solutions and Their Shortcomings

05:30 The Real Causes of Insomnia

06:08 Finding the Root Cause: The Only True Solution

07:02 Conclusion: Sleep is Always Fixable

Find out more about the Complete Sleep Solution Program at https://thesleepdetective.com/complete-sleep-solution

You wake up in the middle of the night, stare at the clock, and feel that sinking panic as you realize you’re wide awake again—and tomorrow’s already starting to feel ruined.

If that’s you, this episode is for you.

As a functional sleep coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who deal with these middle-of-the-night wakeups, and what makes this so frustrating isn’t just being awake—it’s not knowing why it keeps happening or what will actually help.

In this episode, I’m going to show you 3 ways to get back to sleep faster when this happens, and what you need to change long-term so you stop waking up in the middle of the night altogether.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

If you’re taking sleep supplements right now and still can’t fall asleep, can’t stay asleep, or feel worse than before, this episode is for you.

Because today I’m going to walk you through two real client cases where well-intentioned sleep supplements were actually making sleep and health worse — not because the supplements were “bad,” but because they were taken without testing.

Both of these clients were smart, proactive, and doing what they were told to do. Magnesium, calming amino acids, adrenal and hormone-support supplements — all recommended to them. And yet they were wired at night, waking up too early, or feeling more depleted over time.

In this episode, I’ll break down:

• exactly what the testing revealed in those two cases

• why symptom-based supplementing backfires

• the 1 thing you need to do before taking another sleep supplement 

so you can stop guessing and move toward falling asleep faster, staying asleep, and waking up rested.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

If your sleep is off, you probably think stress is the reason — but chances are you’re only aware of one kind of stress, even though your body is dealing with all three.

In this episode, I’m going to break down the three types of stress that most commonly interfere with sleep, so you can recognize what’s actually keeping your nervous system from settling at night.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

If you’ve dialed in sleep hygiene, tried meditation, and built a solid bedtime routine—but your sleep still isn’t where it should be—there is a missing piece that most people never think about, especially if they don’t drink alcohol.

In this episode, I’m talking about how one often-overlooked organ can quietly interfere with sleep, why so many high-functioning adults miss it, and the signs that tell us it needs support—long before standard labs flag a problem.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Issues

00:51 The Overlooked Role of the Liver

01:29 Liver's Impact on Sleep

04:44 Signs of a Sluggish Liver

07:35 Testing for Liver Function

10:23 Comprehensive Sleep Solutions

11:23 Get Help with Your Sleep

You’ve probably tried supplements, routines, trackers, and every sleep tip you can find—and you’re still lying awake at night. That’s not because you’re doing something wrong or because your body is broken. It’s because most sleep advice misses the only two things getting in the way of good sleep.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the two levers that truly matter for sleep in 2026: removing what’s actively stressing your nervous system, and restoring what your body no longer has enough of. 

You’ll learn how toxins, infections, and hidden physiological stressors keep your brain on high alert—and why no amount of “calming” supplements will work until those are addressed.

I’ll also walk you through what the body commonly runs short on as we age or live under chronic stress, and how supporting those foundations should come before biohacking, peptides, and longevity supplements.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

00:00 Introduction: Why Sleep Tips Fail

00:20 The Two Key Levers for Better Sleep

00:33 Understanding Toxins and Their Impact

00:46 The Role of Deficiencies in Sleep Issues

02:05 The Car Analogy: Gas and Brake

03:19 Removing Toxins for Better Sleep

05:51 Replenishing What Your Body Needs

06:26 Foundations Before Biohacking

07:48 Conclusion: Steps to Better Sleep

08:11 Next Steps: The 3 Step Sleep Fix

Do you sleep better during the holidays? Or is it even harder to fall asleep and you're awake even longer in the middle of the night, no matter what you do?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the one factor that decides whether the holidays help or hurt your sleep.. I’ll explain how both your habits and the imbalances in your body all feed into this one thing, and I’ll walk you through a few practical shifts that can lower your overall stress load so you can sleep better, even when the season is busy and unpredictable.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

Want more tips about how to sleep better? Listen to this episode: How to Sleep Better This Holiday Season: 

00:00 Introduction: Holiday Sleep Struggles

00:57 Understanding the Stress Bucket

01:56 Impact of Stress on Sleep

03:29 Holiday Stressors and Sleep Disruptions

04:39 Alcohol and Sleep Quality

06:11 Circadian Rhythm and Holiday Routines

08:02 Managing Holiday Stress for Better Sleep

08:40 Why Some Sleep Better During Holidays

11:32 Practical Tips for Better Holiday Sleep

13:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Most people think protein is just for building muscle, but when it comes to sleep, inadequate protein could be the missing piece that's keeping you awake, even if you're doing everything else right. 

In this episode, I'll tell you the three primary reasons why protein is crucial for sleep and end the controversy about how much protein we really need for optimal health.

Schedule a consultation⁠ to get started with the ⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

00:00 Introduction to the Sleep Detective Podcast

00:20 Client Success Story: Paul's Journey

01:15 The Importance of Protein for Sleep

01:58 Blood Sugar and Sleep Disruptions

04:04 Protein's Role in Neurotransmitter and Hormone Production

07:35 Gut Health and Its Impact on Sleep

09:41 How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

12:42 Debunking Protein Myths

14:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources

 If you've tried everything for better sleep and nothing works, peptides might be the missing piece. In this video, I'm breaking down five of my favorite peptides that can calm inflammation, balance your metabolism and blood sugar, and help you get truly restorative sleep. If you've been wondering which peptides are worth trying for sleep, this one's for you.

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

Buy peptides from Ellie MD here:  https://Elliemd.com/Sleepdetective

After spending so much money on everything from hypnotherapy to sleep restriction to CBD oil, Kerry was going 4-5 days without any sleep and literally shaking from exhaustion. 

In this episode, she shares how the the root causes, hormones, gut health, mold toxicity, and more, and how she finally got her life and sleep back after years of struggling by working with the Sleep Detective Martha Lewis.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

If meditation and breathwork haven't stopped your racing mind at night, it's because they can't fix what's really going on—there are hidden physical imbalances in your body that are chemically forcing your brain to stay alert when it should be going to sleep.

Today I'm breaking down the 4 most common underlying health issues that cause racing thoughts, why your annual blood work never catches them, and how to identify which one is keeping YOUR mind racing so you can actually fix it.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

Did you know that sleep deprivation can have a devastating impact on your metabolic health, leading to a range of problems including weight gain, insulin resistance, and increased risk of chronic diseases? 

In this episode, you’ll learn the 4 ways lack of sleep is affecting your metabolism and how to fall asleep easily and stay asleep all night, even if you’ve been struggling for years.

Schedule a consultation⁠⁠ to get started with the ⁠⁠Complete Sleep Solution program⁠⁠ so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. ⁠⁠https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs

00:00 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Metabolic Health

00:24 Introduction to the Sleep Detective Podcast

00:47 The Connection Between Sleep and Chronic Diseases

02:40 Hidden Ways Sleep Deprivation Affects Metabolism

05:26 The Role of Cortisol and Blood Sugar Regulation

07:43 Hunger Hormones and Sleep Deprivation

09:11 Breaking the Cycle of Poor Sleep

10:59 How to Get Help with Sleep Issues