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

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186. Why your supplements aren’t working for sleep, energy, focus, digestion, etc. (and what will) Mar 01, 2025

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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 they aren't working is because your body is out of balance, even though you're doing everything you can to be healthy!

In this episode, you'll learn what you need to do instead to sleep well, have energy, think clearly, etc. so you can waste less money and only need a few maintenance supplements to stay in balance.
Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

185. 3 simple steps to change your thoughts about sleep so you can sleep well Feb 26, 2025

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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 thoughts to change your sleep. And I’ll explain why your brain likes to focus on the negative and the surprising fact that you’re probably getting more sleep than you think you are.

This is a replay of one of my first episodes but it’s so valuable and it’s made such a big difference for so many of my clients that I wanted to share it with you again.

If you enjoy this show, please take 1 minute to rate and review it so more people can find it and get the help they need.

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

00:00 Introduction: Changing Your Thoughts About Sleep

01:06 Client Success Story: Overcoming Sleep Anxiety

02:40 Replay Episode: The Power of Positive Thinking for Better Sleep

04:22 Understanding the Impact of Negative Self-Talk

09:12 The Negativity Bias and Its Effect on Sleep

11:25 Three Steps to Change Your Thoughts and Improve Sleep

14:17 Creating Positive Sleep Mantras

15:18 Conclusion: Addressing Both Mind and Body for Better Sleep

184. How lose your belly fat in 30 days Feb 22, 2025

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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 restore their health and sleep well, and they end up easily losing weight without even trying.

If you want to be fit and healthy, to feel confident in a bathing suit, to stop wearing clothes, to hide your belly, like I used to do, then this episode is for you.

Schedule a consultation to get started with theComplete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

00:00 Introduction: The Secret to Losing Belly Fat

00:56 The Frustration of Failed Weight Loss Efforts

02:22 The Key to Weight Loss: Reducing Inflammation

03:58 Gut Health and Its Impact on Weight

05:46 Toxins and Their Role in Inflammation

06:58 Diet and Inflammation: Finding the Right Balance

09:27 Achieving Overall Health and Weight Loss

11:13 Conclusion: Your Path to Health and Ideal Weight

183. The 5 most common hidden health issues affecting your sleep and longevity Feb 19, 2025

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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 Samantha who had all 5 of these issues, which is really common.

Resources

Join theSmart Sleeper Sunday email series for FREE to learn more about what really causes sleep issues.
Sign up for theComplete Sleep Solution program to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.Schedule a consultation to get started.

00:00 Introduction: The Truth About Sleep Issues

01:15 Meet Samantha: A Case Study

01:49 Hormone Imbalances and Sleep

04:59 Gut Health and Its Impact on Sleep

09:29 The Role of Neurotransmitters

11:14 Mineral Imbalances and Sleep

13:39 Toxins and Their Effects on Sleep

15:43 Conclusion: Overcoming Sleep Issues

17:29 Final Thoughts and Invitation to the Smart Sleeper email series

182. 3 ways to deal with waking up in the middle of the night-Sleep Breakthrough session with Sunil Feb 15, 2025

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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 fall back asleep faster. And I recommended a surprise change to his exercise plan. And I told him the 3 most likely reasons for his wake ups and he’s going to look into one of them to start.

Resources:

Blood sugar https://thesleepdetective.com/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-blood-sugar-and-sleep-1
Support your liver https://thesleepdetective.com/post/how-to-minimize-toxins-to-sleep-better

https://thesleepdetective.com/post/is-your-liver-causing-your-insomnia

Continuous glucose monitor: https://www.hellolingo.com/

Sign up for a free Sleep Breakthrough call that will be aired on this podcast! You’ll fill out an assessment and then we’ll meet on Zoom and I’ll tell you 3 things to do right now that will have the biggest impact on your health and sleep. Schedule your call here.

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

181. How you can get better sleep and lose weight while going through tough times (divorce, loss, moving, etc.) Feb 12, 2025

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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 his sleep, lose 15 pounds without trying, and get healthy again even though he had just gone through a hard divorce and was still dealing with the emotional impact of it and even though he had been struggling with sleep for 20 years, since college.
Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution program to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. Schedule a consultation to get started.

180. 5 unconventional sleep tips for 2025 Feb 05, 2025

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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 that you haven’t heard anywhere else.

You’ll learn:

what really causes sleep issues (it’s not because you’re watching Netflix before bed or your bedtime routine isn’t long enough)

why melatonin, magnesium, CBD, etc. aren’t solving the problem (and what will)

why the medical system can’t help with chronic sleep issues (and what can)

certain “healthy” habits that could be harming your sleep instead of helping

The simple formula to consistently get 7-9 hours of restful sleep

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

00:00 Introduction to the Sleep Detective Podcast

00:27 Client Case Study: Chronic Sleep Issues

02:24 Tip 1: Health Imbalances and Sleep

04:25 Tip 2: Why Supplements Alone Aren't Enough

06:32 Tip 3: Limitations of the Medical System

11:15 Tip 4: Healthy Habits That May Harm Sleep

15:20 Tip 5: The Mind-Body Connection

17:01 Client Case Study Conclusion

18:31 Summary and Invitation for Sleep Breakthrough Call

179. How to find the right diet for YOUR body and deep sleep Jan 29, 2025

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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, which will affect your weight loss, energy, hormones and sleep.

You’ll learn:

a simple approach to diet and nutrition that isn't confusing and doesn’t involve counting calories or carbs
How what you eat affects your energy, mood and sleep
How to find your ideal balance of macronutrients (fat, protein and carbs)
Why low carb and keto diets may be sabotaging your sleep
How finding your ideal will help you have more energy, get to your ideal weight, improve your mood, reduce bloating and get more deep sleep.

If you’re ready to forget about all the confusing and conflicting nutrition and diet advice out there and find the right diet for your body, this episode is for you.

Resources:

Take the MT diet quiz
Learn more at mtdiet.com
Sign up for my ⁠Sleep Essentials course⁠⁠
Book a consultation⁠ for the Complete Sleep Solution program

178. When is it time to get help with your sleep? Jan 22, 2025

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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, meditation, a new mattress, etc. haven’t helped What’s going to happen if you don’t work on your sleep now How to get off the roller coaster of bad sleep then ok sleep then back to bad sleep again so you can solve this problem once and for all and consistently sleep well

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Issues

00:21 Meet Your Host: Martha Lewis

00:39 Episode Overview: Five Signs You Need Sleep Help

01:07 Client Story: Sara's Sleep Struggles

02:38 Identifying Sleep Problems

05:01 Why Common Solutions Fail

06:49 The Importance of Addressing Sleep Issues

08:09 Sara's Lab Results and Action Plan

09:32 Summary and Final Thoughts

10:43 Closing Remarks

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Ready to consistently sleep 7+ hours without drugs? Schedule a consultation with Martha to get started.

I apologize, the masterclass is not happening in February. It will be happening this year though so stay tuned!

177. How the MTHFR gene & methylation affect sleep Jan 15, 2025

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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 mutation could be affecting your sleep, mood and health
what to do if you have it so you don’t waste money on supplements you don’t need

Knowing this will eliminate a lot of confusion you have about the gene and also help you understand why you have sleep and other health issues.

If you're ready to understand how methylation and the MTHFR gene are causing your sleep issues and how to fix them, this episode is for you.

In the Complete Sleep Solution program, I screen for the MTHFR gene in the intake questionnaire as soon as you sign up. If the gene is acting up, I’ll recommend a plan to address it right away so we don’t have to wait for your test results to come back.

Book a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7-9 hours uninterrupted without drugs!

Resources

Join the Smart Sleeper Sunday email series for FREE to learn more about what really causes sleep issues.
Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution program to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. Schedule a consultation to get started.

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