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

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:

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.

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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:

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!

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:

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!

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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.

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:

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. 

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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:

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!

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Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution program to consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently. Schedule a consultation to get started.

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:

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: 

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™.

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:

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.

If you often lay awake in the middle of the night wondering why you can’t sleep, you won’t want to miss this episode!

You’ll learn all about the 4 functional lab tests that will find why you aren’t sleeping normally so we know what to correct. 

We’ll discuss:

In the Insomnia Insight program, I use all 4 functional lab tests as well as assessments to look for everything that could be affecting your sleep so that nothing is overlooked.

Sign up for the Insomnia Insight program and I’ll find and fix the root cause of your insomnia so you can sleep well without meds.