Why Low Carb Ruins Sleep and How to Fix it

Low carb can feel like clarity and health…until it starts feeling like you're taking a step backward.In this episode, Heathar explores why many people on low carb diets struggle with sleep.She talks about what actually happens in the body when carbohydrates are low for too long—especially how it impacts liver glycogen, thyroid function, and sleep. Because even if you’re not eating carbs, your body still needs glucose. And when it can’t get it easily from the diet, it starts to rely on stress hormones to fill the gap.Heathar talks about:– Why you might be waking up between 2–4 am– The connection between glycogen, cortisol, and thyroid conversion– Why low carb initially feels health-supportive and then starts to decrease thyroid function, sleep, and energy production– How low carb drives the body into a stress-driven stateIf you’ve been feeling wired, tired, or like your body cannot settle into restful sleep, this episode is for you.A grounded, food-first conversation on metabolism, sleep, and the signals your body is always giving you.