The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it

Martha Lewis
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Can't fall asleep? Or stay asleep? Tried everything? In this podcast, sleep expert and functional health coach Martha Lewis gets into the science of why you can't sleep in both your body and your mind. She tells you how to find the root cause of your sleep issues so you can sleep well naturally. She talks about what to do when you can't fall asleep, natural remedies for insomnia, why you have trouble sleeping, and what causes chronic trouble sleeping. If you've tried everything and you still can't sleep, this podcast is for you. You are meant to sleep well! and you can cure your insomnia!

  1. 4D AGO

    253: Is Your Sleep Tracker Making Your Sleep Worse?

    If you want to know what's actually driving your sleep issues, book a free consultation with me here: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs 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

    9 min

  2. APR 29

    252: I Fixed My Insomnia Naturally — Here's Exactly How

    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 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 insomniaWhat finally gave me real answers after years of guessingThe shift that took me from broken sleep… to sleeping normally againIf you feel stuck and don’t know what you’re missing, this will help you start looking in the right place.

    8 min

  3. APR 22

    251: The Supplements I Actually Recommend to My Sleep Clients

    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 ideasAccess 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

    28 min

  4. APR 15

    250: Why You're Wired at Night Even Though You're Exhausted (And How to Fix It)

    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

    16 min

  5. APR 8

    249: Why You Can't Sleep: Every Biological Reason Explained

    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

    14 min

  6. APR 1

    248: Awake at 3am? The Mast Cell Connection (MCAS)

    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

    8 min

  7. MAR 25

    247: How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm (Without Melatonin)

    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

    12 min

  8. MAR 18

    246: 3 Ways to Increase Deep Sleep Naturally

    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

    11 min
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Can't fall asleep? Or stay asleep? Tried everything? In this podcast, sleep expert and functional health coach Martha Lewis gets into the science of why you can't sleep in both your body and your mind. She tells you how to find the root cause of your sleep issues so you can sleep well naturally. She talks about what to do when you can't fall asleep, natural remedies for insomnia, why you have trouble sleeping, and what causes chronic trouble sleeping. If you've tried everything and you still can't sleep, this podcast is for you. You are meant to sleep well! and you can cure your insomnia!

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