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

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Official Trailer: The Sleep Detective podcast with Martha Lewis Jan 10, 2025

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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 I struggled to sleep for 2 years before I finally figured out why. Now I sleep well and wake up refreshed, and my goal is to help you do the same.

You see, what I've learned is that there are imbalances in your body that affect sleep and that functional lab testing will show those imbalances even if your blood work is normal. After I addressed the underlying health issues and fixed my sleep and have helped over 200 clients do the same over the past 5 years, I’ve made it my mission to help you get restful sleep too.

On this podcast, every week I’ll be sharing reasons why you can’t sleep, how to improve your sleep and inspirational client success stories. By tuning in, you’ll learn what’s really affecting your sleep and how to fix it so that ultimately you can get the quality sleep you need to have energy, optimize your health, and live the life you want to live.

Most episodes are going to be solo episodes where I give practical tips to improve your sleep right away, dispel myths you’ve heard about sleep, or teach you a specific lesson. Other times, I’m going to feature guests who have other tools that can help with sleep. And you’ll meet my amazing clients who have also permanently fixed their sleep so they can share with you exactly how they did it.

So if you’re not getting the quality or amount of sleep you want and you’re looking to improve your sleep and health, go ahead and subscribe to the Sleep Detective podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Pretty soon you’ll be well on your way to understanding what’s keeping you awake at night so you can consistently sleep 7+hours like a baby.

176. What Paul did to stop waking up at 3am and run a half marathon at his best time ever Jan 08, 2025

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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,
how the program helped him sleep better in only a couple of months,
and how he feels amazing now and just had a personal best time for a half marathon.

If you’re ready to hear about how Paul was finally able to overcome his sleep issues and be inspired that you can do it too, this episode is for you.

The Complete Sleep Solution will help you consistently sleep 7-9 hours, naturally. Book a consultation to get started.

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.

175. Top 4 things I learned to overcome my own sleep issues Jan 01, 2025

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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 body and mind are connected to sleep issues
One surprising strategy that can help you in those moments when you can’t sleep

Don’t waste YEARS of your life trying to figure this out on your own. Apply what you learn in this episode to your life immediately to start feeling better and sleeping better!

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.

174. The 4 steps to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted in 2025 Dec 26, 2024

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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 normal
How to keep your mind and anxiety from sabotaging your sleep
The final crucial step that ensures you’ll be able to sleep well long-term without drugs

Ready to get started on your sleep journey? Join the Smart Sleeper Sunday email series. When you sign up, you'll immediately receive your first email where you'll learn about what really causes insomnia, and you’ll know exactly how to find and fix the root causes of your sleep issues so you can sleep well without drugs.
Want to sleep better in just 30 days? When you sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution program, you'll find out why you can’t sleep and have a plan to fix it so you can get more sleep, improve your health, feel better, and not have to rely on a ton of pills to sleep every night! Schedule a free consultation to get started.

173. How to calm your nervous system so you can sleep well! Dec 18, 2024

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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 what you’ll learn:

What’s happening inside your body at a cellular level when you’re dealing with chronic illness, trauma, or stress
2 ways that chronic health issues contribute to sleep issues
How to heal your body from chronic issues
Tools that will help you retrain your nervous system so you can sleep better and feel better

If you feel wired and stressed all the time and don’t know how to turn it off, you don’t want to miss this episode!

Learn more about Primal Trust and how you can retrain your nervous system to heal chronic illness, trauma, and stress. Sign up using my affiliate link.

We’ll help you consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently in the Complete Sleep Solution program! Learn more and book a free consultation with the Sleep Detective™.

172. How to sleep well during the holidays Dec 11, 2024

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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 Solution program…

In 30 days, you'll find out why you can’t sleep and have a plan to fix it so you can get more sleep, improve your health, feel better, and not have to rely on a ton of pills to sleep every night!

Learn more about the Complete Sleep Solution program and let 2024 be the last year you deal with insomnia.

171. The 4 lab tests that will find why you aren’t sleeping normally Dec 04, 2024

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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 issues, and what lab test will uncover gut issues
The importance of your neurotransmitters with sleep, and what lab test will uncover neurotransmitter issues
The role minerals play in your sleep, and what lab tests will uncover mineral issues
Why it’s so important to take all 4 lab tests to get good sleep again

In the Insomnia Insight program, I use all 4 functional lab tests as well as assessments to look for everything that could be affecting your sleep so that nothing is overlooked.

Sign up for the Insomnia Insight program and I’ll find and fix the root cause of your insomnia so you can sleep well without meds.

170. Why you’re waking up at 3am Nov 27, 2024

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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 and fix the imbalances in your body so you can sleep well without meds

You won’t want to miss this episode!

You can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently! Get started by booking a free consultation.

169. 5 Traps to avoid with chronic insomnia Nov 20, 2024

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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 this episode will show you how.

Schedule a free consultation to talk about what’s going on with your sleep and health, what your goals are, and how the Sleep Detective programs will help you restore your health and sleep well in 6 months or less.

BONUS. 4 Reasons why nothing has worked to help you sleep SO FAR Nov 15, 2024

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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.

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