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

If you think you have adrenal fatigue, you want to listen to this episode!  Especially if you have these symptoms: fatigue, especially when you wake up, with “crashes” throughout the day poor stress response and mood regulation “brain fog” increased energy levels in the evenings cravings for salty and sweet foods overuse of caffeine and other stimulants a compromised immune system insomnia In this...

If you can't sleep 7+ hours a night without interruption, your gut isn't healthy. And doing a stool test such as the GI Map will give a lot of insight into what's causing your insomnia.  In this episode, you'll learn:  how the GI Map looks at gut health and shows why you can't sleep.  the 3 top gut issues that impact sleep.  how an unhealthy gut leads to other imbalances in the...

Many women start not sleeping well during perimenopause. But perimenopause does not have to mean insomnia! In this episode, I explain: what happens to hormones during perimenopause that affect sleep. why there’s more going on than just hormones. How to get 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep even during perimenopause and menopause. The Complete Sleep Solution program will look at everything that could...

It's NOT normal to wake up to pee multiple times a night! This means that your body isn't getting enough deep sleep. In this episode I tell you 4 possible reasons why you're peeing in the middle of the night. And what to do about it. Ready to get 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep consistently? You want to sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution program. You can find out more at https://t...

Chakras are energy centers or vortexes of energy, and your body is made of 7 main chakras. When they are out of balance, they can directly affect your quality of sleep.  Listen to this podcast episode as I talk with Deidre Norman, Master Sattva Yoga teacher and Medical Intuitive, about all things chakras and sleep.  In this episode you’ll learn: What the chakras are Why it’s important for chakras...

Your mind and outlook on life play a huge role in your sleep (and your happiness). Finding the imbalances in your body that are contributing to your sleep issues is critical. But it's not enough if your brain is sabotaging your sleep as well. In this episode, you'll learn about a tool to help you control your mind so you can sleep better, be more successful and be happier in your life! Thi...

Can you imagine lying in bed wide awake most nights, not being able to sleep?! That was my client Jamie’s reality when she first started working with me and my team. She visited 6 traditional doctors, 1 naturopath doctor, and 1 herbalist before she found my program.  Listen to this podcast episode to hear Jamie’s story from barely sleeping and visiting 6+ doctors to finally sleeping well again. Yo...

Do you struggle with insomnia? By insomnia, I mean any kind of problem sleeping. It could be difficulty falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, and waking up not feeling rested.  If you have insomnia, there are 3 key steps to getting better. In this episode, I explain the 3 steps and how to get help for each step so you can sleep better permanently.  If you don’t have any other symptoms besides sl...

The sleep advice you read everywhere doesn’t work for chronic insomnia.  You know this - that’s why you’re here listening to this podcast! However, there are 3 essential things to look at first if you aren’t sleeping well. We start here with all of our clients, even though we’re doing lab testing in some of our programs, and 100% of them need to address at least 1 of these essentials.  In this epi...

If you’re an entrepreneur or high achiever like I am, you have different reasons for not sleeping than others.  It’s also critical that you get good sleep so you can be motivated, productive and achieve your goals.  In this episode, I talk about the unique sleep challenges for entrepreneurs and the reasons why it’s so important for you to rest and play to be successful.  If you’re ready to finally...

85% of our insomnia clients have H. pylori, a bacteria that lives in the stomach.  In this episode, you’ll find out everything you need to know about H. pylori and sleep:  How H. pylori affects different parts of the body Symptoms of H. pylori infection How to “treat” H. pylori The best test for H. pylori  If you can’t sleep, there's a good chance that you have H. pylori or other pathogens in...

I’ve worked with dozens of male clients and I’ve noticed that many of them have similar imbalances that are affecting their sleep. Even though most of the men I work with are health-conscious and eat healthy and exercise and take supplements, their bodies aren’t totally healthy or else they’d be sleeping normally.  In this episode, you'll learn the 6 most common underlying health issues I tend...

If you wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep, you want to listen to this episode! The #1 cause of waking up at 3am is having a pathogen such as a parasite. About 1/4 of my clients have a parasite. In this episode, you'll learn all about parasites: what they are where you get them what they do to your body how they affect sleep how to test  what to do about them You...

The quality of your breathing directly impacts your quality of sleep. You take about 23,000 breaths per day and most of them are unconscious.  In this episode, I interviewed Sachin Patel to talk about how to improve the quality of your breathing, and therefore the quality of your sleep.  Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, functional medicine practice success coach, international sp...

If you aren’t sleeping normally, your body is trying to tell you that something is out of whack!  It can be hard to know if it’s all in your head. Or if there’s something deeper going on in your body that’s affecting your sleep.  In this episode, you’ll find out: What your body is trying to tell you How to tell if it’s your body or your mind that’s sabotaging your sleep What needs to change for yo...

I know it's frustrating to not be able to sleep and not know WHY, especially when you're doing all the "right" things.  In this episode, I explain: all the factors that could be affecting your sleep. which ones affect everyone and which ones only affect certain people. why everything you've tried so far hasn't helped. how to put all the pieces of this mystery together so...

Your sleep can get worse over the holidays if you aren’t careful! Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and sleep better 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 2024? We can help! The Complete Sleep Solution program looks...

With the holidays approaching, you may be traveling to see family and friends. Here are some tips to help you sleep better when traveling so you can be more rested and enjoy your trip! In this episode, you’ll get tips for: Flying Staying in hotels International travel Ready to sleep better permanently and naturally? Find out how at www.thesleepdetective.com Click here to sign up for the ⁠Insomnia...

I was recently a guest on The Redefining Health Podcast with Victoria Yates where we talked about sleep deprivation, cortisol, and hunger. Listen to our in-depth conversation on this week’s episode of The Sleep Detective. In this episode, Victoria and I talk about: Why you need sleep in the first place The connection between sleep deprivation and cravings for fast foods Hidden imbalances in the bo...

Many of my clients are taking benzodiazepines, and unfortunately many of them have a hard time getting off these drugs. I’m not judging anyone who’s taking benzos. I want to warn you if you’re taking them or if you’re considering taking them so you know the risks. Your doctor may not tell you about the side effects or about how hard it can be to stop taking them. In this episode, I talk about: The...

Burnout can cause insomnia and sleep issues.  Listen to this podcast episode as Martha interviews Mindset and Strategy Coach Julie Lamb who specializes in helping executives and entrepreneurs with burnout.  You’ll want to listen to this episode regardless of your chosen career, because you’ll find out: The difference between burnout, stress, and depression  How burnout affects your cortisol, sleep...

Toxins could be sabotaging your sleep. The average person is exposed to more than 700,000 toxic chemicals a day! Before the Industrial Revolution, there weren’t as many toxins in the environment. But there are other ways you’re exposed to toxins that you need to know about, too. In this episode you’ll find out: How toxins sabotage sleep Where these toxins come from Hidden sources of toxins What la...

EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are everywhere in modern life. However, our bodies haven't evolved to deal with man-made EMFs and so they can sabotage our health and sleep.  In this episode I interview fellow FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner) and EMF expert Chris Henderson.  We talk about:  What EMFs are  Chris' health story and how he became interested in EMFs  How EMF...

Laurie dealt with insomnia for over 20 years. The previous 3 years were the worst, because she was averaging only 17 hours of sleep per week. Over the years, she tried over-the-counter sleep supplements, prescription medication from her doctor, a weighted blanket, a grounding mat, hypnosis, yoga, meditation, red light therapy, and sleep hygiene protocols - but nothing worked.  Laurie searched for...

Your partner tells you that you overreact.  You’re irritable and short-tempered.  You know that spilling milk shouldn’t be a big deal but you can’t help but get upset every time. I want to tell you that you’re not crazy and this isn’t your fault. Your body doesn’t have the resources it needs to deal with stress. In this episode, you’ll learn: Signs of an unhealthy stress response What causes corti...