How to Stop Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Have you ever wondered why you're constantly craving sweets, feeling moody, or struggling with low energy and brain fog? These symptoms could be indicators of blood sugar imbalances. In today’s episode, we're thrilled to have Laurie Villarreal with us aka Personal Trainer for your hormones, to share her insights and practical advice. We'll be diving into a critical yet often overlooked problem when it comes to sleep—blood sugar imbalances. In today's interview, we'll explore: How blood sugar imbalances manifest through a range of symptoms, from weight gain and hair loss to skin issues and disrupted sleep Unique challenges women face with blood sugar fluctuations throughout their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause The importance of balancing blood sugar for optimizing health and energy and maintaining mood stability and achieving restful sleep Causes of blood sugar imbalances, from stress and poor sleep to dietary choices and inflammation Strategies to balance blood sugar and enhance your health and benefits of fasting, how to incorporate it safely, and the importance of creating a relaxing eating environment Restorative practices that can help you balance your blood sugar, such as meditation, deep breathing, and gentle yoga To connect with Laurie and learn more about her work, visit https://www.laurievillarreal.com/ or find her on Instagram @laurievillarrealwellness. If you liked the episode, please take a moment and leave a review. It helps to get the podcast in front of other people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're struggling with sleep, get 15 easy-to-implement sleep tips here: https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Annika Carroll, Women's Sleep & Health Coach, FDN-P and CEO of Sleep Like a Boss. I help women get their sleep & energy back, so they feel like they are in their 20s again. For any questions or inquiries, please send me an email: [email protected]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- My favourite sleep support: Sleepout Blackout Curtains (10% off with code Annika10): https://bit.ly/3LcdXJd Higherdose Infrared Sauna Blanket: https://bit.ly/397emfs Viva Rays Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://bit.ly/3KOEo61