EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 28 MIN
Ep 11: How Do You Sleep At Night?
from The BMI Podcast · host Dr. Drew Crawford
Episode 11: How Do You Sleep At Night?About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the role sleep has on our weight, specifically focusing on: 0:26 - The Direct Role Sleep Has on Our Weight1:55 - Stressors, Habits & Environments That Affect Our Sleep7:09 - The Circadian Rhythm & Relevant Hormones8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin11:06 - Growth Hormone & Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone13:09 - Leptin & Ghrelin14:35 - Moving Away From Our Primal Lifestyle16:09 - Potential Solutions for the Causes of Poor Sleep20:18 - Sleep StudyThe BMI Podcast Resources:InstagramFacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInWebsiteThe BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
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Episode 11: How Do You Sleep At Night?About Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the role sleep has on our weight, specifically focusing on: 0:26 - The Direct Role Sleep Has on Our Weight1:55 - Stressors, Habits & Environments That Affect Our Sleep7:09 - The Circadian Rhythm & Relevant Hormones8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin8:00 - Cortisol & Melatonin11:06 - Growth Hormone & Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone13:09 - Leptin & Ghrelin14:35 - Moving Away From Our Primal Lifestyle16:09 - Potential Solutions for the Causes of Poor Sleep20:18 - Sleep StudyThe BMI Podcast Resources:InstagramFacebookX (Twitter)LinkedInWebsiteThe BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.
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