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

I know this may be hard to hear, but if you aren’t sleeping well, you have a higher risk of developing dementia. I’m not saying this to scare you. The good news is that some of the same imbalances that are affecting your sleep are also increasing your chances of dementia.  This is good news because when you correct the imbalances, you can sleep 7+ hours a night and reduce your risk of developing t...

If you can’t sleep, your gut isn’t healthy. Even if you take a probiotic and eat well and don’t have any digestive symptoms.  Almost all of my clients have something going on in their gut that is affecting their sleep. For some people it’s 90% of the cause and for others it’s much less, but it’s one of the pieces of the puzzle for everyone.  In this episode I’m going to tell you about my client Da...

If you already live a healthy lifestyle and have tried everything to sleep better and maybe your doctor even told you that you think too much or it’s because you’re anxious, you’re just like Abraham who I talk to in this Sleep Breakthrough episode.  We talked about his sleep, what he’s tried so far, what is causing his sleep issues and then I gave him 3 things to work on now to help his sleep. Sig...

Crossfit, training for a half marathon and hot yoga could be ruining your sleep instead of helping it! In this episode, I explain: what strenuous exercise does to your body and how it affects sleep how we can get addicted to exercise what happens when you get to the point where you can’t tolerate exercise how to exercise to support sleep instead of sabotaging it In case you love your workouts and...

You want to feel your best and optimize your health and fix an immediate problem quickly, so you’re taking all these supplements to try to solve the problem. Or you’ve been to a few different practitioners who all recommended different things so you’re taking everything. If you're taking a supplement for every issue (energy, sleep, focus, weight loss, relaxation, digestion, etc.), the reason t...

If you want to sleep well consistently, you need to change your thoughts about sleep. It’s not just about fixing the imbalances in your body. If you’re worried about sleep and thinking it’s not fair and asking yourself what’s wrong with you, your mind is also going to sabotage your sleep. In this episode I give you a tool that I give all of my clients. It involves 3 simple steps to change your tho...

Do you want to lose your belly fat or the last 10 lbs without hours in the gym or calorie counting or restrictive diets? In this episode, you’re going to learn what’s really keeping you from losing your belly fat even if you’re exercising and eating right and it doesn’t make sense why you can’t lose weight. I’ve helped over 200 clients find the root causes of their health issues so they can restor...

You’ve been lied to—fixing your sleep isn’t just about a dark room and no screens before bed. The reason you aren’t sleeping is because your body is out of whack, even if you live a healthy lifestyle.  In this episode, I’m going to explain the top 5 hidden health issues that affect sleep that I’ve seen from working with over 200 clients for the past 5 years. And I’ll tell you about my client Saman...

Sunil started waking up in the middle of the night about 6 months ago and it doesn’t make sense because he eats healthy, he exercises, he doesn’t have a lot of stress, and he’s doing so many things to take care of himself.  In this Sleep Breakthrough call, Sunil and I talk about his health and sleep and what could be causing him to wake up for 2 hours in the night. I gave him one tip to help him f...

If you’re going through a stressful time, such as you’re in the middle of a divorce, moving, or recently lost a loved one, you may think that now isn’t the right time to focus on your sleep and health, that there’s nothing you can do until you’re past this tough time. But what if now is actually the perfect time? In this episode, I'm going to tell you about how my client Jaipal was able to fix...

Have you tried following all the sleep advice you hear about everywhere: follow a bedtime routine, stop drinking caffeine at 2pm, don’t watch TV before bed… I know it’s frustrating when these things don’t work. But just because they haven’t worked doesn’t mean you can’t sleep well! In this episode I’m going to explain why what you’ve tried so far hasn’t worked and share 5 unconventional sleep tips...

There’s so much conflicting information about nutrition and diets that it’s hard to figure out what’s right. Should you eat plant or animal based? Keto? Low fat? Low carb? The truth is, eating healthy is different from eating what’s right for YOUR body.  In this episode, I’m going to tell you how to figure out what diet is best for you and the amount of fat, protein and carbs YOUR body needs, whic...

Is your sleep up and down and so it’s easy to ignore it when you're sleeping ok and then you get more determined when it deteriorates again? And you’ve tried so many things to try to improve your sleep but nothing has really worked? In this episode you’re going to find out: How to know when it’s time to get help The 5 signs that indicate that sleep is an issue for you  Why magnesium, melatonin...

Heard about the MTHFR gene or know that you have it? With all the info out there, it’s really confusing to know what you should do if you have it. And the truth is, it could be a reason why you’re having a hard time getting good sleep, even if you’re taking methylated B vitamins like you’ve heard about.  In today’s episode, I’m going to briefly explain: the MTHFR gene and methylation how the mutat...

Do you have trouble falling asleep or you wake up at 3am most nights? And you’ve tried what seems like everything? What if you could consistently sleep 7-9 hours a night without waking up instead? What if you could get the sleep you need and wake up feeling rested with energy, without drugs or a ton of supplements? I’m Martha Lewis and I’m a certified sleep expert and functional health coach, and...

Are you waking up at 2 or 3am and it’s affecting your health and fitness? You’re fatigued and your cramps while running have gotten worse? This was happening to my client Paul before he started working with us. In today’s episode Paul tells his story about working with the Sleep Detective: how he was sleeping and feeling before,  what he had tried that didn’t work,  what his test results showed, h...

I dealt with my own sleep issues for 2 years after I gave birth to my son, but I finally figured out how to sleep well again and you can too!  In this episode you’ll learn: 4 things I learned in my own sleep journey that helped me overcome insomnia The real cause of chronic sleep issues (it’s not what you think!) My realization about the traditional medical system as it relates to sleep How the bo...

No matter how long you’ve had insomnia, or how many things you’ve tried to sleep better, you can still sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted.  In this episode you’ll learn: The 4 simple steps to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted in 6 months or less The essentials to focus on first that can immediately improve your sleep How to find the root causes of your sleep issues even when your blood work is n...

When you’re stuck in fight or flight, it’s impossible to sleep well.  Chronic illness, trauma, or stress can keep your body in stress mode instead of relax mode. Listen to this episode where I interview Emily Neumann of Primal Trust, a membership and community created by Dr. Cathleen King, that focuses on retraining the nervous system for people with chronic illness, trauma, and stress.  Here’s wh...

Your sleep can get worse over the holidays if you aren’t careful! Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and sleep well this holiday season. You’ll learn: How to stay calm during the holidays How to stabilize blood sugar What to eat for optimal sleep Tips for drinking alcohol without it ruining your sleep Ready to sleep better in 2025? We can help! When you sign up for The Complete Sleep Solu...

If you often lay awake in the middle of the night wondering why you can’t sleep, you won’t want to miss this episode! You’ll learn all about the 4 functional lab tests that will find why you aren’t sleeping normally so we know what to correct.  We’ll discuss: How your hormones affect your sleep, and what lab test will uncover hormonal issues Why gut issues can be the main culprit of your sleep iss...

There are 3 main reasons why you’re waking up at 3am and having trouble falling back asleep.  In this episode, you’ll learn: How the blood sugar rollercoaster during the day directly affects your sleep at night The surprising truth about how your liver affects sleep, even if you don’t drink alcohol You might not be alone…there may be a parasite or pathogen in your gut keeping you awake How to find...

If you’ve been struggling to sleep for a while, you’ve probably tried lots of different things to try to figure it out.  In this episode, I share the most common traps that even the smartest people fall into during their sleep journey.  But don’t worry, because if you have fallen into these traps, I also share in this episode how you can get yourself out of them. You are meant to sleep well, and t...

If you've tried what seems like everything to sleep (melatonin, magnesium, CBD, herbs, sleeping pills, Tylenol PM, sleep trackers, a new mattress, essential oils, a cooling pad, etc) and nothing has helped, this is for you! Find out more about the Complete Sleep Solution program .

How to find and fix the underlying health issues that are keeping you awake at night. Resources mentioned on this episode: Video of my screen Find out more about the Complete Sleep Solution program .