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

Can't fall asleep?Or stay asleep?Tried everything?In this podcast, sleep expert and functional health coach Martha Lewis gets into the science of why you can't sleep in both your body and your mind. She tells you how to find the root cause of your sleep issues so you can sleep well naturally. She talks about what to do when you can't fall asleep, natural remedies for insomnia, why you have trouble sleeping, and what causes chronic trouble sleeping.If you've tried everything and you still can't sleep, this podcast is for you. You are meant to sleep well! and you can cure your insomnia!

The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it is a health podcast hosted by Martha Lewis, with 298 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martha Lewis hosts The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it, a health show with 298 episodes published.

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  Episode #271

  271: Every Popular Insomnia Fix Explained in 15 Minutes

  Aug 26, 202613 min

  Join the Complete Sleep Solution Program here or talk to me first by scheduling a consultation In this episode, I go through every popular insomnia fix, from sleep hygiene to medication to hormone testing, and rank them from least to most effective. You'll learn: Why the thing you tried first probably isn't the thing that's actually going to fix your sleep The real reason your sleep tracker might be making things worse, not better Which popular sleep remedy I rank dead last, and why What separates a fix that helps a little from one that actually gets to the root cause The one type of testing I rank a perfect 10, and what it looks at that blood work misses 00:00 Insomnia Fixes Overview 00:43 Sleep Hygiene Basics 01:57 CBT-I Explained 02:26 Supplements Melatonin Magnesium CBD 03:50 Sleep Trackers Pros and Cons 05:29 Meditation and Nervous System 06:15 Acupuncture for Sleep 06:46 OTC and Prescription Sleep Meds 08:19 Hormones and Midlife Sleep 08:46 Personalized Testing Root Causes 09:55 Ranking What Works Best 13:01 Next Steps and Email Series

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  Episode #270

  270: Benzos, Sleep, and the Withdrawal No One Warns You About

  Aug 19, 202611 min

  Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution Program here ( https://l.bttr.to/9LmUt ). In this episode, I break down what benzodiazepines actually do to your brain, why quitting them isn't as simple as just stopping, and what I recommend instead of going cold turkey. You'll learn: Why benzos can be harder to quit than heroin The real reason withdrawal happens, and why it's so often mistaken for relapse The side effects doctors don't always mention What to try before you ever consider starting a benzo for sleep How my client Matt finally got his sleep back without depending on medication If you've tried everything and you still can't sleep, book a consultation with me and let's find out why and fix it: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs 00:00 Benzos and Sleep Fears 00:49 Matt’s Sudden Insomnia 02:00 What Benzos Really Do 04:36 Side Effects and Dependence 06:06 Safe Tapering Strategy 07:43 Root Cause Sleep Program 08:19 Support During Withdrawal 08:47 GABA Alternatives to Try 09:32 Matt’s Test Results Breakthrough 10:17 Genetics Aren’t Destiny 10:40 Off the Benzo and Final Takeaway

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  Episode #269

  269: Wired at Night? Your nervous system might be stuck in fight or flight

  Aug 12, 202622 min

  Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution Program here: https://l.bttr.to/9LmUt In this episode, I sit down with Chandra Verret, a licensed Primal Trust practitioner, to talk about why your nervous system might be the missing piece behind your sleep issues. Chandra will also be joining as a weekly coach inside my Complete Sleep Solution program, helping clients with nervous system regulation. You'll learn: Why being wired at night could mean your nervous system is stuck in fight or flight The signs that show up when your nervous system is dysregulated, even if you don't think you have an issue Why insomnia and racing thoughts are often signs of something deeper than sleep habits How your nervous system keeps working while you sleep, and why that matters Why meditation alone often isn't enough if you're dysregulated the rest of the day Chandra's own health story, and how nervous system work became part of her healing 00:00 Why Regulate Your Nervous System01:56 Signs of Dysregulation and Insomnia05:00 Stuck in Stress Mode07:21 What Regulation Really Means08:35 Cell Danger Response Explained09:43 Chandra’s Healing Story13:12 How Coaching Fits the Program13:54 Weekly Calls and Core Concepts16:11 Tools You’ll Practice in Real Life19:17 Work With Chandra and Next Steps20:51 Final Encouragement and Wrap-Up

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  Episode #268

  268: 7 Years of Insomnia, and the Exact Labs and Supplements That Fixed It

  Aug 5, 202623 min

  Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution Program here or talk to me first by scheduling a consultation In this episode, I share the story of a client who had broken sleep for seven years, tried nearly everything, and was skeptical I could help. I walk through the exact labs we ran and the supplements that finally fixed it. You'll learn: Why his cortisol looked fine on paper but was still keeping him up at night What his mineral levels revealed about just how burned out his body really was The surprising gut findings that were connected to his sleep the whole time Which neurotransmitters were depleted and how that changed his sleep and his mood The exact supplement protocol we used, and how long it took to see results What his life looks like now that he's finally sleeping through the night 00:00 Bill’s Sleepless Struggle00:34 Health History and Symptoms02:17 Jumpstart Sleep Changes04:34 Early Supplements and Detox05:10 Test Results Overview05:33 Cortisol and Hormone Clues08:18 Neurotransmitters and Minerals12:40 Mold and Gut Findings16:52 Personalized Protocol Plan20:51 Six Month Transformation22:33 Final Results and Next Steps

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  Episode #267

  267: 4 Steps To Stop Sleep Anxiety For Good

  Jul 29, 202615 min

  Sign up for the Complete Sleep Solution Program here or talk to me first by scheduling a consultation . In this episode, I break down four steps to stop sleep anxiety for good, and none of them are the meditation or deep breathing advice you've probably already tried. You'll learn: The four steps to stop sleep anxiety for good Why your brain won't stop bringing up sleep, even when you're trying not to think about it Why your sleep might not actually be as bad as you think it is A simple technique to use at bedtime or if you wake up anxious in the night The root cause that keeps sleep anxiety coming back even after you've tried everything else Plus, I share my client Samantha's story, from years of band aid fixes to a breaking point that cost her time at work, and what we finally found underneath it all. 00:00 Sleep Anxiety Spiral 00:49 Samantha’s Breaking Point 02:01 Why Your Brain Fixates 04:20 Step One Track Thoughts 05:59 Step Two Reframe Thinking 08:12 Step Three Sleep Mantra 10:14 Step Four Find Root Cause 12:12 Samantha’s Test Results 13:19 Recovery Setbacks and Wins 14:19 Hope and Next Steps

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