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

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

You can’t sleep because of imbalances in your body. Take the first step to a good night’s sleep with the Sleep Essentials course. 

Here's the truth that's going to save you hundreds of dollars and months of frustration: most of the supplements you're taking for sleep aren't working because you're guessing instead of testing. But today, I'm breaking my own rule. I'm going to share 4 specific supplements that can start improving your sleep THIS WEEK - even before you know your lab results. And I'll tell you about the one that's the closest thing I know to a magic pill for sleep."

By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which 4 supplements to try first, why they work for the most common sleep imbalances I see in my practice, and how to take them safely. These aren't random recommendations - they're the same supplements I reach for first when my clients need immediate sleep support while we're waiting for their functional lab results.

Link to Quicksilver GABA/l-theanine and Gaia Herbs Nighttime HPA on Fullscript.

Beam minerals 20% off with code SLEEP

Trozzz 10% off with code “detective” 

00:00 Introduction: The Truth About Sleep Supplements

00:54 Meet Your Host: Martha Lewis

01:19 My Personal Sleep Struggles

02:07 Why Most Supplements Fail

03:49 Supplement 1: GABA and L-Theanine

07:13 Supplement 2: Nighttime HPA by Gaia Herbs

11:05 Supplement 3: Beam Minerals

13:59 Supplement 4: Tro Z by Transcriptions

17:23 How to Use These Supplements

19:35 The Importance of Foundational Health

22:21 Conclusion: Next Steps for Better Sleep

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

While addressing the root causes of your sleep issues requires investigating the imbalances in your body, there's a powerful technique that can help you sleep better tonight while you work on those deeper solutions. This simple method has helped thousands (including myself) calm their racing minds and nervous systems in just minutes.

In today's episode, you'll discover how tapping (or EFT) can be an effective tool in your sleep detective toolkit. You'll learn how this technique helps lower cortisol and calm your system when you're trying to fall asleep or lying awake at 3AM with racing thoughts. 

By the end of our conversation, you'll have two complete tapping sequences you can use tonight to complement your work addressing the underlying physical imbalances. 

Plus, you'll understand why this mind-body approach works alongside the functional testing I always emphasize as the foundation for truly solving sleep issues permanently.

Julie Schiffman, MSW, is an internationally recognized Expert EFT Practitioner. For more than 30 years, she has counseled thousands of clients, helping them to achieve emotional and physical well-being through this transformative healing modality. Her life-changing YouTube videos have been viewed more than 4 million times. Julie is the creator of Tap Into Life Membership program, the Pain-Less Program and Tap Into Sleep Mode Program helping thousands of people reclaim their lives.

​​Julie’s links:

https://www.julieschiffman.com/

https://www.instagram.com/julieschiffman_tapintolife/

https://www.youtube.com/julieschiffman

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Issues and Tapping

01:31 Meet the Expert: Julie Schiffman

03:15 Understanding Tapping: What and How

07:03 Julie Schiffman's Journey with Tapping

13:28 The Science Behind Tapping and Sleep

20:56 Practical Tips for Better Sleep

22:11 Using Tapping to Overcome Sleep Resistance

22:44 Preparing for a Tapping Session

23:09 Guided Tapping for Relaxation

29:54 Addressing Anxiety About Sleep

36:06 Exploring Tapping Programs and Resources

39:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

There is 1 common cause of sleep issues that is often overlooked and completely explains why you’re sleeping restlessly and waking up all night long and also have other symptoms such as frequent urination, muscle and joint pain, sinus congestion, gut issues and more. 

I’m talking about mold toxicity.

In this episode, I talk to Meryl who has had sleep issues for as long as she can remember. She falls asleep at 8 p.m. because she's so exhausted but she wakes up off and on throughout the night and is totally awake by 4am.

She's done multiple functional labs and yet they didn’t uncover what I found in the simple assessment she filled out for the call. She wasn't aware that this one major factor could be causing all of her symptoms!

She already had looked into what was causing her sleep issues but at least one crucial piece of the puzzle has been missing until now!

Mold episode link

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Issues

00:23 Meet Meryl: A Case Study

01:30 Meryl's Sleep Patterns and Challenges

03:30 Exploring Potential Causes

09:44 Mold Toxicity and Its Impact

12:04 Testing and Recommendations

15:19 Meryl's Insights and Discoveries

18:38 Conclusion and Next Steps

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

Are you one of the millions of Americans taking cholesterol-lowering medications but still struggling with sleep issues? Or maybe your doctor has recommended a statin but you don’t want to take it because you’ve been hearing it might not be good for you?

What if I told you that your high cholesterol and poor sleep might have the same underlying causes?

Today, I'm going to reveal the surprising connection between high cholesterol and sleep problems that most doctors never discuss. 

By the end of this episode, you'll understand why cholesterol isn't your enemy, how it relates to your sleep quality, and 6 hidden imbalances that might be causing both issues. 

More importantly, you'll learn what functional lab tests can uncover these root causes so you can improve both your cholesterol levels AND your sleep naturally.

00:00 Introduction: Cholesterol and Sleep Issues

01:31 Meet Michael: A Success Story

03:56 Understanding Cholesterol's Role

04:50 Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine

06:59 Hidden Imbalances Affecting Cholesterol and Sleep

11:16 Functional Lab Tests for Root Causes

12:47 Conclusion: Solving the Puzzle

Schedule your consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program.

If you're only sleeping 5-7 hours a night, your body has likely been out of balance for years - even if you consider yourself healthy. The truth is, getting less than 7 hours of sleep isn't just 'your normal' - it's a sign that something fundamental is wrong with your body's systems.

Are you tired of spending thousands on supplements, therapists, and functional medicine doctors, only to still wake up in the middle of the night regardless of how clean your diet is?

Imagine what it would feel like to sleep a full 8 hours every night without waking up. To have the energy, focus, and vitality that comes from truly restorative sleep - not just 'getting by' on 5 or 6 hours.

Today, you’ll discover why you're only sleeping 5-7 hours a night and the hidden imbalances keeping you from restful sleep. I'm also sharing Wes's journey - a client who spent thousands of dollars and many months trying everything to fix his sleep before working with me. By the end of this episode, you'll understand the surprising missing piece that was affecting the quality of his sleep and that transformed his sleep after years of disruption - even though he was fit, ate well, and never suspected this was his issue. This could be the missing piece you've been searching for too.

Resource:

Podcast episode 103: Client Success! From 5 to 8 hours of sleep a night-Wes' story of commitment and perseverance

Find out more and sign up for the Sleep Insight program here. 

Are you a parent who isn’t sleeping well and it’s affecting your entire family?

You’re more impatient because you’re tired all the time even though you want to be a good parent? You aren’t alone!

In this episode, you’ll meet Jane, a mom to a toddler who had been dealing with insomnia since pregnancy. We finally got to the root of her sleep issues and now she looks forward to bedtime again!

3 months into the program she wrote "It’s so much more easier for me to wind down and fall asleep these days. I actually get excited when it’s bedtime! Last night I slept 7.5 hours straight, which is unheard of Finally feeling like my body is getting the rest it so desperately needs. Thank you ”

Instead of ruminating about her bad sleep all the time, she’s now able to focus on other more important things such as going to the gym and savoring the magical time with her son while he’s young. Recently she even hosted a big party with friends and family that she said she wouldn’t have been able to do 6 months ago!

In this episode you’ll hear Jane tell her story so you can see that your sleep issues are fixable too. 

If you want to fix your sleep for yourself and to help your family, you want to sign up for the Sleep Insight program. It’s a 6 month group coaching program that includes:

•  functional lab tests and assessments to uncover everything that is causing your sleep issues

• a customized and holistic plan so that you know exactly what to do to get your body back in balance and restore your health so you can sleep normally long-term

• 6 months of support with weekly live coaching calls and daily group chat messaging to answer all of your questions and help you implement your plan so you can sleep well without sleep aids

• a curriculum of to-the-point Smart Sleeper training about health, diet, blood sugar, mindset and sleep that you can start as soon as you sign up so you start improving right away.

Sign up here to get started today to find and fix what’s causing your sleep issues so you can sleep well without meds.

00:00 Introduction: Struggling with Sleep as a Parent

00:12 Meet Jane: A Journey from Insomnia to Restful Nights

01:36 Jane's Story: From Pregnancy Insomnia to Seeking Help

02:14 Challenges and Frustrations: The Impact of Insomnia

05:56 Exploring Solutions: What Jane Tried Before the Program

07:17 Discovering the Root Causes: Functional Health Insights

08:42 Making Changes: Diet, Supplements, and Lifestyle

11:29 Seeing Results: Improvements in Sleep and Life

12:35 Life After Insomnia: Energy, Parenting, and Celebrations

16:42 Conclusion: Join the Sleep Insight Program

Both seasonal allergies and insomnia are signs that your body isn’t totally healthy, even if you eat well and exercise and care about your health.

Your body should be able to deal with pollen, grasses, etc. without causing any symptoms.

And your body should be able to sleep at least 7 hours a night.

 In this episode, I’m going to explain what underlying health issues lead to seasonal allergies and sleep issues. And I’ll tell you some supplements that have helped me so I don’t have to take medication during allergy season.

You can order the supplements* from my Fullscript account to get 20% off: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/mlewis1604344053-seasonal-allergy-support

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

*Disclaimer: Dietary supplements are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment. They should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a healthcare professional before use: It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplements, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking any medications. 

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Personal Story: Summer Allergies

03:10 The Turning Point: Discovering Functional Lab Testing

04:01 Understanding the Root Causes

07:36 Effective Supplements for Allergy Relief

09:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Maggie has had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep off and on for the past 13 years. She’s tried all the things: CDB, melatonin, no screens, dark room, increasing protein, and even went through the torture of sleep restriction which made her get even less sleep.

In this sleep breakthrough session, I go beyond the basic sleep hygiene and tips since she’s already done all of those and get into how the things she’s doing to be healthy such as exercise and diet could actually be negatively affecting her sleep.

Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

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.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Blood sugar and sleep 

5 Ways Birth Control Sabotages Your Sleep

How to figure out the best diet for sleep for your body

00:00 Introduction to Maggie's Sleep Struggles

00:44 Meet Your Host: Martha Lewis

01:03 Maggie's Sleep History

03:32 Exploring Past Sleep Solutions

08:28 The Role of Hormones in Sleep

11:11 Impact of Exercise on Sleep

14:30 Diet and Sleep Connection

22:07 Conclusion and Next Steps

Are you tired of lying awake at night wondering why you can’t sleep? You’re trying to do all the right things, a relaxing bedtime routine, healthy diet, exercise, no caffeine after 2pm. Or these things don’t help so why bother?

The truth is, there are underlying imbalances in your body that are keeping you awake. And your mind and nervous system may also be affecting your sleep.

In this episode I’m going to tell you all of the hidden issues that could be ruining your sleep.

And I’m going to give you access to a checklist where you can get clues to find out which imbalances are affecting you personally, because it’s different for everyone. 

Get access to the checklist 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:

• Episode 140: How cortisol sabotages weight loss, your thyroid, and your sleep!

• Episode 41: How inflammation sabotages your sleep

• Episode 179: How to find the right diet for YOUR body and deep sleep

• Episode 46: What you need to know about blood sugar and sleep

• Episode 12: Three ways an unhealthy gut causes insomnia

• Episode 107: Why stress hormones are high at night (and how to lower them so you can sleep!)

• Episode: 27: Is your liver causing your insomnia?

• Episode 40: How neurotransmitters affect sleep

• Episode 16: How mineral imbalances (like magnesium) can cause Insomnia

• Episode 49: How heavy metals can cause insomnia

• Episode 37: Mold toxicity could be causing your insomnia

• Episode 34: The anxiety, depression, insomnia connection

• Episode 101: How brain inflammation affects your sleep

• Episode 95: The 3 keys to improve your sleep: Part 2, Your Mind

• Episode 173: How to calm your nervous system so you can sleep well!

00:00 Introduction: Why Can't You Sleep?

01:12 Personal Journey: Overcoming Insomnia

02:11 Hidden Health Issues Affecting Sleep

05:28 Mental Stress and Its Impact on Sleep

07:14 Checklist for Identifying Sleep Issues

09:33 Download the checklist

There is 1 big mistake I see people doing when they can’t sleep that is ruining their sleep even more. It may seem obvious once you hear what it is but almost everyone who’s struggling to sleep is doing it and they don’t realize that they can change it now, even though it may seem impossible. 

If you want to sleep well again, this is the first thing you can start doing today to improve your sleep and it’s the first thing I work on with most of my clients.

In this episode I’m going to share with you one critical mindset shift that will change your experience of not being able to sleep so that you’re in a better place to solve your sleep problems once and for all. 

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Schedule a consultation to get started with the Complete Sleep Solution program so you can consistently sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted, naturally and permanently.

Resource:

• Episode 70: A powerful way to rewire your brain to sleep better

00:00 The Big Sleep Mistake

00:30 Introduction to the Sleep Detective Podcast

01:08 A Life-Changing Journey

02:09 The Buddhist Meditation Retreat

04:43 The Onset of Insomnia

06:07 Changing Your Experience of Not Sleeping

09:18 The Thought Model and Its Impact

12:06 Combining Body and Mind Approaches

14:48 Support and Encouragement for Better Sleep

16:43 Conclusion and Call to Action