118. Sleep deprivation, cortisol and hunger with Martha Lewis and Victoria Yates

I was recently a guest on The Redefining Health Podcast with Victoria Yates where we talked about sleep deprivation, cortisol, and hunger. Listen to our in-depth conversation on this week’s episode of The Sleep Detective. In this episode, Victoria and I talk about: Why you need sleep in the first place The connection between sleep deprivation and cravings for fast foods Hidden imbalances in the body that are common reasons people struggle with sleep Why it’s important for your blood sugar levels to be steady throughout the day How your blood sugar levels and cortisol levels can contribute to sleep issues How poor gut health can cause inflammation inside your body and directly affect your overall health and sleep Hormone imbalances in your body can cause sleep issues, regardless of what stage of life you’re currently in Best practices for getting your body back in balance so you can sleep restfully for the rest of your life  You are meant to sleep well and I can help you inside The Complete Sleep Solution program, where my team and I use functional lab tests and assessments to find everything in your body that’s causing insomnia.  Click here to sign up for the ⁠Insomnia Insight program⁠. You'll know exactly what's causing your sleep issues and have a plan to fix it in 30 days so you can sleep well, permanently and naturally. Find out more at www.thesleepdetective.com Schedule a consultation to get started: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDs Learn More About Victoria Yates: Victoria is an intuitive eating & body image coach for women, specializing in helping women to stop dieting & love their bodies through learning how to eat intuitively. She teaches how to have a healthy lifestyle built on the science behind intuitive eating. Victoria believes you don't have to go on a diet to be healthy. Visit Victoria’s website Listen to The Redefining Health Podcast