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

S04E022. The Real Reason You’re Not Sleeping (And What to Do About It)

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If you’re waking up at 2am, can’t fall asleep, or feel exhausted no matter how many hours you get, your body is sending you a message and it’s not “just stress.”

In this episode, Cris and I break down everything that’s actually happening while you sleep (it’s a lot more than rest), why so many women struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, and what to do about it. From blood sugar crashes and mineral imbalances to cortisol patterns and the truth about melatonin, this episode covers the full picture. They walk through their sleep supplement ladder, share what’s actually worked with clients, and get into which functional tests can tell you why your sleep is off in the first place. If you’ve tried everything and you’re still not sleeping, this one’s for you.

In This Episode We Cover:

• Why sleep is one of the most critical windows for hormone production, immune signaling, and glucose metabolism, and what gets skipped when you cut it short.
• How elevated evening cortisol keeps your brain wired at night and what your DUTCH test can reveal about your cortisol pattern.
• Why blood sugar crashes between 1 and 3am are one of the most common (and overlooked) reasons women wake up in the night.
• How mineral imbalances, specifically low potassium and high calcium relative to magnesium, show up as light, restless sleep and that wired-but-tired feeling.
• The sleep supplement ladder: from magnesium glycinate and L-theanine to passionflower, glycine, and when (and how) to use melatonin without creating dependency.
• Which functional tests, including the HTMA, DUTCH, and Functional Blood Lab Bundle, can actually pinpoint why your sleep is off.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• The HTMA Testing Package
• The DUTCH Testing Package
• Functional Blood Lab Bundle
• The GI Map Testing Package

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