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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 8 MIN

253: Is Your Sleep Tracker Making Your Sleep Worse?

from The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it · host Martha Lewis

If you want to know what's actually driving your sleep issues, book a free consultation with me here: https://p.bttr.to/3VJwvDsIf you're not sleeping well and you're wearing a tracker, this is for you!Many people with insomnia assume tracking their sleep is a good idea. I used to think that too.I’ve been wearing a whoop for about a year. But I don't recommend tracking for most of my clients who are struggling with sleep — and today I'm going to tell you exactly why.Here's what we're going to cover: whether trackers are actually accurate, and more importantly, whether tracking is helping or hurting you specifically. Because the answer is different depending on you and your situation.By the end of this, you'll know exactly whether you should be tracking your sleep right now, and what to pay attention to instead.00:00 Should You Track Sleep00:43 When Tracking Fuels Anxiety01:29 When Tracking Can Help02:15 How Accurate Trackers Are03:31 HRV and Real World Testing04:20 Using Trackers for Fitness04:51 Program Break and Next Steps05:17 Ortho Somnia Explained06:47 Focus on How You Feel07:18 Client Story Paul’s Turnaround08:08 Wrap Up and Watch Next

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