Struggling with insomnia in midlife? It might be trying to tell you something important. In “What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You,” we explore how sleep patterns change as we age and the unexpected reasons behind restless nights.
Our expert guest, Martha Lewis, founder of The Sleep Detective, shares how mastering your sleep routine can be life-changing. Her journey started with her son Parker’s sleep troubles, leading her to help others find their way to restful nights. Tune in to learn how you can finally get the sleep you deserve.
What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You
Martha is not just any expert; she’s a certified sleep expert, functional health coach, and the visionary founder behind The Sleep Detective. With an approach beyond the surface level of sleep advice, Martha dives into the physiological and psychological factors contributing to insomnia, offering innovative and effective solutions.
She talks about what to do when you can’t fall asleep, natural remedies for insomnia, why you have trouble sleeping, and what causes chronic insomnia. But what do you do when you can’t fall asleep? What are the natural remedies for insomnia? Why do you have trouble sleeping? And what causes chronic insomnia?
Martha’s advice regarding diet’s impact on sleep is clear and actionable. She discusses how maintaining stable blood sugar levels through the night can be a game-changer for those who wake up when the world is still asleep.
Martha addresses the concept of ‘positive intelligence’ and shares how, surprisingly, mindfulness and meditation have been the keys to unlocking better sleep for many of her clients. Plus, she gives us her take on intermittent fasting’s role in enhancing sleep quality, shedding light on how our eating patterns influence our nights.
For anyone tossing and turning at 3 a.m., Martha provides straightforward strategies to help ease back into sleep. She challenges the notion of sleep debt and discusses the potential benefits of naps for women in midlife.
Dive in with us as Martha Lewis, The Sleep Detective, uncovers the secrets to conquering those 3 am wake-ups and transforming our nights into a haven of restful sleep.
We would love to hear about your troubles and successes in dealing with insomnia or any questions you might have. Send an email to heike@heikeyates.com with the word ‘Insomnia’ in the subject line to share your thoughts.
Connect with Martha here: