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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 57 MIN

231: Dr. Christy Sutton, DC & Author of The Iron Curse Why Both Low & High Iron Can Wreck Your Nights

from The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast · host Dr. Christy Sutton, Mollie Eastman, Mollie McGlocklin Eastman, Mollie McGlocklin

SHOWNOTES:😴 Low vs. high iron: What’s the real difference in symptoms, and why can both wreck your sleep?😴 Ferritin ranges decoded: Why Dr. Christy keeps it under ~100, and how men vs. women differ😴 Your iron panel & action steps: Which labs to request, what ranges to note, and how to talk to your clinician😴 High iron, low ferritin: When can genes or hemolysis create this confusing picture?😴 Hemochromatosis wake-up call: How can unaddressed iron overload hit brain, liver, hormones—and sleep?😴 Brain on Iron: How do Gaba and melatonin suffer when iron goes too high?😴 Supplement timing: Why morning b vitamins and the right magnesium type matter for sleep😴 Metabolic rhythm: How blood sugar swings, cortisol spikes, and protein timing shape your nights😴 Sleep discipline & devices: Could routine and phone boundaries move the needle more than hacks?😴 Sleep alliance, not “sleep divorce” (see our podcast with Dr. Troxel for more on this) What if separate rooms or staggered bedtimes save everyone’s sleep?😴 How did progesterone become Dr. Christy’s surprise sleep needle-mover?😴 Learn more: Dr. Christy’s book “the iron curse”, courses, and ongoing resources for complex cases😴 And so much more! SPONSORS:🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill   Enjoy 15 % Discount☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends.🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskillGUEST LINKS:Website: https://www.drchristysutton.com/Instagram: @drchristysuttonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchristysutton/DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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BIO: Dr. Sutton is interested in helping patients find and avoid genetic landmines, and get to the root cause of their health problems as naturally as possible. She has written two cutting-books, the most recent one is The Iron Curse. She also teaches workshops of various health topics such as iron disorders, methylation, brain health, heart health, and much more.

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