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

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137. Brad’s journey to 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep Apr 10, 2024

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After my client Brad got sick in 2022, with what he thinks was COVID, insomnia started. Some nights he only slept 1-2 hours! But now he’s able to fall asleep pretty quickly and get about 7 hours of deep sleep.

Brad said: “I feel like I got my life back. Maybe this will get me another 30 or 40 years beyond what I was already going to get!”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What Brad tried to get a good night’s rest (before he worked with us)
Why he signed up for the Complete Sleep Solution program
The results of his functional lab tests
Changes he made that helped him sleep well again and improve his digestion

Brad’s story is inspiring and filled with practical advice that you can use to fix your insomnia too.

Learn more about how the Complete Sleep Solution program can help you sleep better and feel better.

Click here to sign up for the ⁠Insomnia Insight program⁠. You'll know exactly what's causing your sleep issues and have a plan to fix it in 30 days so you can sleep well, permanently and naturally.

136. The truth about adrenal fatigue and what it means for your sleep Apr 03, 2024

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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 episode, you’ll learn:

Why adrenal fatigue is a misnomer
What’s really going on in your body that’s causing your symptoms
How to “fix” your cortisol so you can sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted a night
My client Rachel’s sleep journey

Because both mental and physical stressors affect the body, in the Complete Sleep Solution program my team and I help our clients address both so they can restore their health and sleep like a normal person.

We use functional lab testing to get the big picture of what’s going on in your body so we know what to work on.

And we also use cognitive behavioral techniques and life coaching skills to help with your sleep anxiety and stress in general.

The Complete Sleep Solution will help you consistently sleep at least 7 hours a night and wake up feeling rested and full of energy.

No more lying on the couch hoping your kids don’t need you. Or canceling your hiking or dinner plans because you’re too tired.

You’ll have energy to play with your kids and enjoy your hobbies!

Learn more about the Complete Sleep Solution on my website.

135. How your poop shows why you can’t sleep Mar 27, 2024

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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 body that sabotage sleep.

Emmanuel just started the Insomnia Insight program and he's already sleeping better!

“When I saw I have H Pylori, a lot of things started to make sense. Believe it or not, many functional medicine doctors I visited in the past didn't detect it using the other tests they use. I quickly started reading about what HP does and how it results in decreased absorption, inflammation, etc. It now makes sense why none of the other treatments I tried in the past had any effect. I have been taking the supplements for a week. For the first time in years, I had 3 nights in a week where I slept 7 hours straight. So something right is definitely happening. I learned not to raise my hopes too fast but I feel something is changing in my gut.”

Learn about the 6-month Complete Sleep Solution program so you can sleep 7+ hours a night.

Click here to watch this episode on my YouTube channel so you can see my screen as I go through the data in this episode.

134. How to sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted in perimenopause Mar 20, 2024

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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 be affecting your sleep so we don’t miss anything.
Ready to consistently get 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep?

133. Why you’re PEEING at night Mar 13, 2024

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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://thesleepdetective.com/complete-sleep-solution.

Inside the Complete Sleep Solution program, we use assessments and functional lab testing to find out exactly what’s keeping you from sleeping normally. Then we give you a holistic plan to get your body and mind back in balance so you can get the deep sleep that you want.

Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution to get 7+ hours of consistent, uninterrupted sleep in 6 months or less! In 30 days, you’ll know exactly what is causing your sleep issues and have a plan to fix them!

Links mentioned in this episode:

How to breathe for your best sleep podcast episode with Sachin Patel
Mold toxicity could be causing your insomnia blog post

Thanks for listening!

132. How chakras can help you sleep well with Deidre Norman Mar 06, 2024

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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 to be in balance for good sleep
How stress and a busy lifestyle can affect the root chakra and your sleep
Ways you can reduce your stress to ground your root chakra to get a good night’s rest
How to reduce nightmares when you’re sleeping at night
Bedtime routine tips to help you with digestion and unprocessed anger, so you can center your third chakra and sleep well

Deidre Norman’s mission is to guide people to align with their Highest Truth through personal energy evaluations, spiritual wellness courses and the teachings of yoga and meditation. Learn more about Deidre’s work on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram.

Are you ready to get 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep? Learn more about the Complete Sleep Solution program and how it can help you finally feel and sleep better.

131. A ground-breaking tool to control your mind for better sleep, success and happiness Feb 28, 2024

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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! This tool has had such a positive effect on my life that I want to share it with you so you can get the same benefits.

The tool, developed by Shirzad Chamine, is called Positive Intelligence (PQ), also known as mental fitness. In this episode, I explain:

-what Positive Intelligence is

-how PQ can help you in all parts of your life based on research

-3 steps to increase your PQ

-how to use this tool for better sleep

If you're interested in learning more about Positive Intelligence, I highly recommend Shirzad's book: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Intelligence-Individuals-Achieve-Potential/dp/1608322785

And you can take the Saboteur quiz at https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview.

Ready for a body and mind approach to solving your sleep issues for good? My team and I can help. Find out more at www.thesleepdetective.com.

130. From barely sleeping and visiting 6+ doctors to finally sleeping well (Jamie’s sleep transformation) Feb 21, 2024

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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.

You’ll learn:

What tests her doctors ran on her that didn’t help
The functional lab tests we ran on her and the imbalances they uncovered
Details about Jamie’s personalized sleep plan
How her sleep coach and the videos in the program helped her make the recommended changes
Her sleep transformation that has resulted in good sleep, reduction of hair loss, and natural weight loss

Are you ready to transform your sleep? Learn more about the Complete Sleep Solution program and how it can help you finally feel better and sleep better.

129. 3 necessary steps to overcome insomnia Feb 14, 2024

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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 slightly disrupted sleep and you haven't looked at how your habits, diet and blood sugar are affecting your sleep, you want to start with the Sleep Essentials course. It covers everything you need to know to optimize your diet, stabilize your blood sugar and have smart sleep habits so you can sleep well.

Sign up here for only $37: https://thesleepdetective.com/sleepessentials

If you already know the essentials and/or you're ready to find the imbalances in your body that are affecting your sleep and get a plan to fix them, the next step is the Insomnia Insight program. This program includes 4 functional lab tests, modules about habits, diet and blood sugar and gives you a 90 day diet, lifestyle and supplement plan to get your body in balance so you can sleep normally. This is for you if your main problem is sleep issues and you don’t have any other major health problems and you don't need accountability and support to implement a plan.

Sign up here: https://thesleepdetective.com/insomnia-insight

If you want to sleep better as quickly as possible and you’re ready to invest in an expert who can look at your entire life and make that happen, you're ready for the Complete Sleep Solution program. This is a 6-month deep dive into your physical health and also into mindset and stress so that your sleep and life are transformed. If you have other health issues, if you've been struggling with sleep for a long time, if you are only sleeping a few hours a night, or have worked with other practitioners and not gotten better, this is the program that will finally help.

Find out more: https://thesleepdetective.com/complete-sleep-solution

128. 3 Essentials for Deep & Peaceful Sleep Feb 07, 2024

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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 episode, I’m going to explain these 3 key pieces and how to address them.

If you’re ready to take the FIRST STEPS to better sleep, you want to sign up for my Sleep Essentials program. Your habits, diet and blood sugar balance are crucial to a good night's sleep. The Sleep Essentials program covers everything you need to know to optimize your diet, stabilize your blood sugar and have smart sleep habits so you can sleep well.

This program EMPOWERS you to take control of your sleep habits through EDUCATION so you can sleep well on your own!

The Sleep Essentials program has 4 modules:

MODULE 1: What really causes sleep issues (Valued at $27)

MODULE 2: How to optimize your diet for your best sleep (Valued at $97)

MODULE 3: How to balance your blood sugar for deep sleep (Valued at $97)

MODULE 4: Understand your testing options for sleep issues (Valued at $17)

And 5 bonuses:

BONUS 1: What you need to know about sleep and sleeping pills so you understand how sleep works and how to get off sleep aids (Valued at $17)

BONUS 2: Bedroom and bedtime routine recommendations so your habits don't sabotage your sleep (Valued at $27)

BONUS 3: What to do when you can't sleep at bedtime or in the middle of the night so you fall asleep fast (Valued at $97)

BONUS 4: How to nap without ruining your sleep at night (Valued at $17)

BONUS 5: How to calm your nervous system so you can relax for better sleep (Valued at $27)

The total value is $423, but…the cost is only $37!

Sign up at this link.

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