EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 39 MIN
#62 The Horary Body Clock: A New Way to Understand Hormones and Healing With Kate Lazzarotti (Part 1)
from PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive · host Kate Lazzarotti
Connect with KateKCL Wellness websitefacebookInstagramLinkedInRegister for the Anti-Resolution Revolution (Jan 26–31) — free daily recordings delivered to inbox with a game-ified. twist; focus on why resolutions fail + sustainable changeWhat you’ll learnWhy sleep problems can amplify PCOS symptoms through cortisol and insulin resistanceWhat the Horary Body Clock (Traditional Chinese Medicine) is and how it can explain night wakingsWhy 9–11 PM is a critical “wind down” window for hormone and immune supportHow late-night eating can disrupt digestion, bile flow, and deep sleepWhat waking between 11 PM–1 AM may suggest about gallbladder/bileWhat waking between 1–3 AM may suggest about liver detoxificationThe gut-sleep connection: serotonin, melatonin, immunity, and gut lining repairSimple bedtime rituals that support nervous system regulation and deeper restThe role of temperature changes (getting chilly at night) as a sleep cueA holistic lens: how unprocessed emotions (anger/frustration) may show up in the body (liver window)Practical takeaways:Start a 9 PM wind-down cue: dim lights, reduce screens, stop eating, calm your nervous systemKeep your bedroom cool + darkIf you wake up at the same time nightly, note the time and get curious about patternsBuild a bedtime ritual you actually enjoy (so it becomes sustainable) 📘 Healthy for a Reason: 12 Practical Guidelines to Feel Like Yourself AgainIf you're tired of starting over, trying harder, and wondering why nothing seems to work, Healthy for a Reason was written for you.For years, we've been told the answer is more willpower, more restriction, and more rules. But if you've struggled with cravings, fatigue, emotional eating, poor sleep, or stubborn weight despite doing everything "right," you know it's not that simple.What if those struggles weren't signs that you've failed?What if they were your body's way of asking for something different?In Healthy for a Reason, Lindsie combines nearly two decades of nursing experience with practical health coaching strategies to help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. You'll learn how to calm your nervous system, recognize your body's signals, build sustainable habits, and create lasting health by working with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.This isn't another diet book or a collection of quick fixes. It's a practical, compassionate guide to helping you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust in yourself, and finally understand why you're healthy for a reason.✨ Available now in paperback and Kindle.👉 Grab your copy HERE, available in paperback or on kindle 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!✅ What's included:Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changesBonus reflection questions to guide your next steps📥 Grab it HERE!
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Sleep impacts everything—cravings, mood, stress, energy, digestion, blood sugar, and hormonal balance—and for women with PCOS, poor sleep can quietly drive insulin resistance and cortisol higher, making weight loss and cycle regulation feel impossible. In this episode, Lindsie welcomes Kate Lazzarotti (KCL Wellness), a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and integrative nutritionist, to explore the Traditional Chinese Medicine “Horary Body Clock”—a framework that maps which organs are most active and regenerating at different hours of the night. Kate breaks down what your body may be doing during key windows, especially 9–11 PM (triple burner/endocrine + metabolic rhythm), 11 PM–1 AM (gallbladder + bile flow), and 1–3 AM (liver detoxification)—and how waking at the same time nightly can be a clue, not a random flaw. You’ll also hear practical, real-life wind-down strategies (lymphatic massage, dry brushing, castor oil packs, temperature changes, and food timing), plus a deeper lens: how stress, cortisol, and even stored emotions can affect sleep quality and organ function. The episode closes with a quick recap and an invitation to join The Anti-Resolution Revolution (Jan 26–31)—a free, gamified event designed to help listeners understand why resolutions fail and what actually creates sustainable change.
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