Continuing with our sleep week conversations, Gina and Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo break down the real reason weight loss can feel so hard—and spoiler alert, it’s not a willpower issue. Dr. Olinca explains why understanding hormones is a game-changer for anyone on a health journey, not just those going through menopause. From how lack of sleep throws off your hunger cues to why your brain defaults to old habits when you’re tired, she connects the dots between rest, cravings, and fat storage. They also unpack the misunderstood role of cortisol, the stress hormone, and how it keeps you stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and snacking. Dr. Olinca shares how even one bad night’s sleep can mess with your hunger signals and why better sleep doesn’t just help you avoid the bad—it actually makes it easier to choose the good. The conversation wraps up with a powerful mindset shift: the Glimmer Challenge. Because sometimes, the smallest moment of joy can turn your whole day around.

Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

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