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I know this may be hard to hear, but if you aren’t sleeping well, you have a higher risk of developing dementia. I’m not saying this to scare you. The good news is that some of the same imbalances that are affecting your sleep are also increasing your chances of dementia.
This is good news because when you correct the imbalances, you can sleep 7+ hours a night and reduce your risk of developing this scary disease. In this episode, I’m going to explain what those imbalances are and how to fix them.
You’ll learn:
how lack of sleep can lead to dementia, Alzheimer’s and memory loss
4 root causes of both sleep problems and dementia
How sleep meds increase the risk of dementia
How to reduce your chances of dementia even if it runs in your family
If you want to find out more about why you can’t sleep and how to fix it, you want to sign up for my exclusive smart sleeper sunday email series.
Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 98: How to stabilize your blood sugar to sleep better quickly
00:00 Understanding the Dementia Epidemic
00:49 The Sleep-Dementia Connection
00:54 Meet Your Host: Martha Lewis
01:24 How Lack of Sleep Leads to Dementia
03:09 The Role of Amyloid Proteins
05:59 Blood Sugar and Sleep
07:28 Stress and Sleep
08:51 Hormones and Sleep
09:31 Heavy Metals and Sleep
10:32 The Problem with Sleeping Pills
11:17 Finding the Root Causes of Sleep Issues
11:51 Join the Smart Sleeper Sunday Email Series
12:33 Conclusion and Next Steps
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If you can’t sleep, your gut isn’t healthy. Even if you take a probiotic and eat well and don’t have any digestive symptoms.
Almost all of my clients have something going on in their gut that is affecting their sleep. For some people it’s 90% of the cause and for others it’s much less, but it’s one of the pieces of the puzzle for everyone.
In this episode I’m going to tell you about my client David who had gut and sleep issues for a long time even though he was a health nut and did a lot of meditation.
I’m going to tell you what his test results showed were causing his sleep issues besides just his gut and what he did to correct the imbalances in his body so he was able to stop taking sleep medication within 2 months of starting the program!
Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.
David’s interview episode
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If you already live a healthy lifestyle and have tried everything to sleep better and maybe your doctor even told you that you think too much or it’s because you’re anxious, you’re just like Abraham who I talk to in this Sleep Breakthrough episode.
We talked about his sleep, what he’s tried so far, what is causing his sleep issues and then I gave him 3 things to work on now to help his sleep.
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.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
6 things to do (and 3 not to do) when you can't sleep Change your thoughts to change your sleep -
Crossfit, training for a half marathon and hot yoga could be ruining your sleep instead of helping it!
In this episode, I explain:
what strenuous exercise does to your body and how it affects sleep
how we can get addicted to exercise
what happens when you get to the point where you can’t tolerate exercise
how to exercise to support sleep instead of sabotaging it
In case you love your workouts and this is triggering you, I want to add that this isn’t forever so keep listening. Once you’re sleeping well again, you can get back to harder training.
If you love exercise and want to be fit and are trying to exhaust yourself with exercise but you aren’t sleeping well, this episode is for you.
Exercise is just one small factor that affects sleep. If you want to take the first steps to get your body back in balance so you can sleep well without diving into the lab testing, you want my Sleep Essentials course.
This is where I start with all of my clients while we’re waiting on their lab results and at least half of them get 1 hr or more of sleep a night by making these simple changes.
In the Sleep Essentials course you’ll learn how to:
Lower inflammation to fall asleep fast by finding the perfect diet for your body
Stop the 3am wake-ups by balancing your blood sugar
Lower cortisol so you don't sabotage your deep sleep between 3 and 6am.
Fall asleep faster and evidence-based systems to fall back asleep quickly in the middle of the night
And more
Sign up here for only $37.
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: Exercise and Sleep
01:34 Personal Journey with Exercise
03:39 The Science Behind Exercise Addiction
06:12 When Exercise Becomes Too Much
08:06 Balancing Exercise for Better Sleep
10:09 Practical Tips for Gentle Exercise
15:07 Conclusion and Sleep Essentials Course
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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. -
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. -
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
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.
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
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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 -
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!
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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. -
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.
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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. -
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.
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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. -
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™.
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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.
- Visa fler
