S04E22. The Real Reason You're Not Sleeping (And What to Do About It)

About this episode

Katie and Cris discuss the underlying causes of sleep issues and provide actionable solutions.

Sleep isn't just rest, and if you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, your body is trying to tell you something. Katie and Cris are getting into one of the most common issues they see with clients: sleep. In this episode, they break down what your body is actually doing while you sleep, why so many people are stuck in that wired-but-tired cycle, and what's really driving the problem — from blood sugar crashes and mineral imbalances to cortisol patterns and gut health. They also walk through their sleep supplement ladder so you know exactly what to try and when, without jumping straight to melatonin. In This Episode We Cover What your body is actually doing while you sleep and why cutting it short matters. The three main types of sleep issues and what each one is signalling in the body. How blood sugar instability, minerals, and cortisol patterns disrupt your sleep. Bedtime hygiene habits that make a bigger difference than any supplement. The sleep supplement ladder: from magnesium glycinate to melatonin and everything in between. What functional tests can reveal about why your sleep won't stabilize. Resources & Links Mentioned The DUTCH Testing Package The GI Map…

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Stewart, Cris Brown

Topics covered

• sleep issues
• blood sugar
• mineral imbalances
• cortisol patterns
• gut health
• sleep supplements
• bedtime hygiene

Keywords

• sleep
• blood sugar
• cortisol
• gut health
• sleep supplements
• bedtime hygiene
• sleep issues

Mentioned in this episode

Products: DUTCH Testing Package, GI Map Testing Package, HTMA Testing Package, Functional Blood Lab Bundle, Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night Tea, Traditional Medicinals Cup of Calm Tea, NFH Melatonin Spray

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