The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it
Episodes
BONUS. What happens when you sleep less than 7 hours a night
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like myself and my clients, you care about your long-term health and longevity. Find out more about the Complete Sleep Solution program.
BONUS. How I overcame insomnia
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am passionate about sleep because I struggled for 2 years until I figured out why I wasn't sleeping! Find out more and sign up for the Insomnia ...
BONUS. Why you're only sleeping 5-6 hours a night
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re only sleeping 5-7 hours a night, your body has been out of balance for years. Find out more and sign up for the Insomnia Insight progr...
166. What lab tests will show why you can’t sleep
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
BONUS. How Natayla is sleeping 6 hours straight in 2 months
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My client Natayla in the Insomnia Insight program was waking up 4-5 times a night to sleeping 6 hours straight in less than 3 months! Find out more a...
BONUS. There's more than 1 reason why you can't sleep
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep normally, there are multiple imbalances in your body-it's never just one thing. But we can find what they are and fix them so you c...
BONUS. How to stop peeing at night
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re waking up to pee several times a night, and having trouble falling back asleep, there are reasons why. And we can fix it so you can finall...
BONUS. The bottom-line truth about why you can't sleep and how to fix it
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You'll learn: what metabolic chaos means what causes metabolic chaos how metabolic chaos can lead to insomnia the problem with treating symp...
BONUS. How Simone went from wired and tired to falling asleep easily
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our client Simone just finished the Complete Sleep Solution program and is sleeping so much better! This is how… Find out more and sign up for the ...
165. Your 5 options for overcoming insomnia
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
BONUS. Why you don't feel sleepy anymore
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're exhausted but never feel sleepy, there's a reason why ! Find out more and sign up for the Insomnia Insight program.
BONUS. The 4 simple steps to consistently sleep well without drugs
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what caused your sleep issues or how long you've had them, these 4 simple steps are crucial to overcome insomnia naturally. Find out more an...
164. Four reasons why nothing has worked to help you sleep
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
163. Why stress hormones are high at night (and how to lower them so you can sleep!)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
162. How your genes impact your sleep
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
161. Mold toxicity could be causing your insomnia
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
160. How heavy metals ruin sleep
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
159. How mineral imbalances (like magnesium) can cause Insomnia
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
158. How neurotransmitters in your brain affect sleep
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
157. Your liver could be sabotaging your sleep
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
156. Is hormone imbalance causing your insomnia?
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
BONUS. Samantha’s Journey From Band-Aid Sleep Fixes To Sleeping 7-9 Hours A Night
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My client Samantha dealt with insomnia for 10 years. She would see a functional doctor, get supplements that temporarily helped her, and find hersel...
155. Three ways an unhealthy gut causes insomnia
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
154: What you need to know about high and low blood sugar and sleep
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
153. How your diet and food sensitivities (especially gluten and dairy) cause inflammation and affect sleep
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
152. How sleep and inflammation work together to help you sleep or sabotage your sleep
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
151. The truth about why your mind is racing (sleep anxiety) and how to calm it so you can sleep
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
150. Why the medical system can’t solve your insomnia (and how functional medicine can)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. R...
149. I want to sleep but my body won't let me! Why your blood work is "normal" but you still can't sleep
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. Y...
148. Why sleep hygiene and sleep self-care doesn’t work
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. Y...
147. Why can't I sleep? The bottom-line truth about why you can't sleep and how to fix it
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. Y...
146. How stress and cortisol affect sleep
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. Y...
145. How sleep anxiety in your mind and imbalances in your body cause insomnia
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, you’ll learn what causes poor sleep and how to “cure” your insomnia so you can sleep better permanently and naturally. Y...
144. The only way to “cure” insomnia
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are experiencing insomnia, there are imbalances in your body. I know this is true because a healthy body sleeps well. Insomnia affects every as...
143. Solving insomnia means getting through the day effortlessly (John’s story)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When John first found the Complete Sleep Solution program, he was at his wits-end with sleep. More specifically, he was waking up multiple times a nig...
142. The 5 phases of overcoming insomnia
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My team and I have helped 100+ clients fix their insomnia. And we’ve identified 5 phases all of our clients go through during the process. In this...
141. From high stress and insomnia to becoming a sleep expert with Claudine Francois
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this episode to meet my brand new team member, Claudine Francois. You’ll hear how Claudine went from high stress and insomnia to becoming ...
140. How cortisol sabotages weight loss, your thyroid, and your sleep!
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble losing weight even if you restrict calories, eat well and exercise? Have you ever noticed you’re hungrier and crave unhealthy fo...
139. My worst mistakes with insomnia
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I suddenly couldn’t sleep in late pregnancy, I made a lot of mistakes that made my sleep even worse. I struggled for 2 years before I finally s...
138. How to feel your feelings so they don’t break down your body and sabotage your sleep
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing emotions is part of being human. But we can have trouble feeling emotions, especially ones that society has told us are bad, such as feel...
137. Brad’s journey to 7+ hours of uninterrupted sleep
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After my client Brad got sick in 2022, with what he thinks was COVID, insomnia started. Some nights he only slept 1-2 hours! But now he’s able to fa...
136. The truth about adrenal fatigue and what it means for your sleep
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you have adrenal fatigue, you want to listen to this episode! Especially if you have these symptoms: fatigue, especially when you wak...
135. How your poop shows why you can’t sleep
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep 7+ hours a night without interruption, your gut isn't healthy. And doing a stool test such as the GI Map will give a lot of...
134. How to sleep 7+ hours uninterrupted in perimenopause
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many women start not sleeping well during perimenopause. But perimenopause does not have to mean insomnia! In this episode, I explain: what happens ...
133. Why you’re PEEING at night
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's NOT normal to wake up to pee multiple times a night! This means that your body isn't getting enough deep sleep. In this episode I tell yo...
132. How chakras can help you sleep well with Deidre Norman
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chakras are energy centers or vortexes of energy, and your body is made of 7 main chakras. When they are out of balance, they can directly affect your...
131. A ground-breaking tool to control your mind for better sleep, success and happiness
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your mind and outlook on life play a huge role in your sleep (and your happiness). Finding the imbalances in your body that are contributing to your s...
130. From barely sleeping and visiting 6+ doctors to finally sleeping well (Jamie’s sleep transformation)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine lying in bed wide awake most nights, not being able to sleep?! That was my client Jamie’s reality when she first started working wit...
129. 3 necessary steps to overcome insomnia
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with insomnia? By insomnia, I mean any kind of problem sleeping. It could be difficulty falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, and wa...
128. 3 Essentials for Deep & Peaceful Sleep
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sleep advice you read everywhere doesn’t work for chronic insomnia. You know this - that’s why you’re here listening to this podcast! Howe...
127. Unique sleep challenges for entrepreneurs and high achievers
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re an entrepreneur or high achiever like I am, you have different reasons for not sleeping than others. It’s also critical that you get g...
126. The little-known link between H. pylori and sleep
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
85% of our insomnia clients have H. pylori, a bacteria that lives in the stomach. In this episode, you’ll find out everything you need to know abo...
125. 6 Common Causes of Insomnia For MEN
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve worked with dozens of male clients and I’ve noticed that many of them have similar imbalances that are affecting their sleep. Even though mos...
124. Parasites and sleep: what you need to know
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep, you want to listen to this episode! The #1 cause of waking up at 3am is havi...
123. How to breathe for your best sleep
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The quality of your breathing directly impacts your quality of sleep. You take about 23,000 breaths per day and most of them are unconscious. In thi...
122. What your insomnia is trying to tell you
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren’t sleeping normally, your body is trying to tell you that something is out of whack! It can be hard to know if it’s all in your head...
121. How to finally solve your sleep mystery
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know it's frustrating to not be able to sleep and not know WHY, especially when you're doing all the "right" things. In this epi...
120. How to sleep better during the holidays
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your sleep can get worse over the holidays if you aren’t careful! Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and sleep better this holiday season. ...
119. Travel sleep tips
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the holidays approaching, you may be traveling to see family and friends. Here are some tips to help you sleep better when traveling so you can b...
118. Sleep deprivation, cortisol and hunger with Martha Lewis and Victoria Yates
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was recently a guest on The Redefining Health Podcast with Victoria Yates where we talked about sleep deprivation, cortisol, and hunger. Listen to o...
117. Benzos, sleep and withdrawal: what you need to know
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of my clients are taking benzodiazepines, and unfortunately many of them have a hard time getting off these drugs. I’m not judging anyone who’...
116. Don’t let burnout sabotage your sleep with Julie Lamb
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout can cause insomnia and sleep issues. Listen to this podcast episode as Martha interviews Mindset and Strategy Coach Julie Lamb who specializ...
115: How toxins sabotage your sleep
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toxins could be sabotaging your sleep. The average person is exposed to more than 700,000 toxic chemicals a day! Before the Industrial Revolution, th...
108: Are EMFs affecting your sleep with Chris Henderson
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) are everywhere in modern life. However, our bodies haven't evolved to deal with man-made EMFs and so they can s...
114. How Laurie overcame insomnia after 20 years
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie dealt with insomnia for over 20 years. The previous 3 years were the worst, because she was averaging only 17 hours of sleep per week. Over the...
113. Why you feel like you can’t handle stress!
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your partner tells you that you overreact. You’re irritable and short-tempered. You know that spilling milk shouldn’t be a big deal but you ca...
112. Waking up at 3am? Julia’s sleep breakthrough session
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia has been getting 3-5 hours of sleep a night for years now. She feels anxious before bed, complains about her sleep and spends a lot of time lyin...
111. Is histamine causing your sleep issues?
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of my clients have high histamine that is contributing to their sleep issues. In this episode, you'll learn all about histamine: -how it ...
110: Zero health issues for the first time in years-Andrea's story
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea came to me with poor sleep but also fatigue, joint pain and anxiety. She went to her doctor after working together for 6 months and realized ...
109: Does cannabis help or hurt your sleep?
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've had my own experiences with cannabis that make me question if it's actually helpful, or if it could possibly hurt sleep. So I did some re...
107: Why stress hormones are high at night (and how to lower them so you can sleep!)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common causes of insomnia is high cortisol. Cortisol should be low at night so you can fall asleep easily and stay asleep all night....
106: Mold causing insomnia? Joseph’s sleep breakthrough session
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sleep Breakthrough session I chatted with Joseph about his sleep struggles, what he’s tried so far, and the top 3 things that are getting in...
105: What triggers insomnia?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My insomnia started in late pregnancy and didn’t go away after my son was born. So I know what triggered my sleep issues. But not everyone has a ...
104: Can’t sleep? Both your body and mind are causing your insomnia
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Both your mind AND your body contribute to your sleep issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps with the mental part. Doctors may try to help with ...
103: Client Success! From 5 to 8 hours of sleep a night-Wes' story of commitment and perseverance
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My awesome client Wes came to me after trying many different things. In this episode, he shares his story: How he was sleeping before All the thi...
102: Five Hidden Causes of Insomnia in your body
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep, you know all the sleep rules: avoid screens before bed, don't drink caffeine past 2pm, exercise every day, etc. If those t...
Arefaine: a Sleep Breakthrough session
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sleep Breakthrough session with Arefaine, I gave him my top 3 things to work on to improve his sleep, looking at habits, helping with thinking...
101: How brain inflammation affects your sleep
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep, your brain isn’t healthy. For a healthy brain, sleep is effortless. A healthy brain remembers things, thinks clearly and i...
Bonus: Sleep better at night with these 10 essential daily activities
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you do during the day determines how you'll sleep at night. If you're having trouble sleeping, either falling asleep or staying a...
Bonus: How to deal with sleep deprivation the next day
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The worst part of not sleeping is how you feel the next day! In this episode, I give you some tips to take care of yourself after a bad night of sle...
100: The bottom-line truth about why you can't sleep and how to fix it
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Insomnia Fix is now The Sleep Detective podcast! If you can’t sleep, your body is in chaos! Your body wants to be in balance, but when it can’...
Bonus: Sleep Better Jumpstart program
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep, your gut isn't healthy. None of my clients I've worked with have a healthy gut, even if they don't have digestive ...
Bonus: Going through a bout of insomnia? Here's what to do!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know how hard it is when you've been sleeping better and then, BAM, you have a night of poor sleep. This still happens to me every once in a whi...
Bonus: The Sleep Detective podcast-why I changed the name and what to expect!
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode celebrating the new name of the podcast. The Insomnia Fix is now The Sleep Detective podcast! To celebrate, I've also cr...
99: How to figure out the best diet for sleep for your body
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition information is so confusing and contradictory! It's hard to know what we should be eating. As a nutritionist and functional health coa...
98: How to stabilize your blood sugar to sleep better quickly
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your blood sugar could be affecting your sleep! Even if you are a healthy weight and eat healthy. Keeping my blood sugar levels steady was a big piece...
97: Find out why you can't sleep with these 4 functional lab tests
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can’t sleep, there are likely imbalances in your body that are keeping you awake (see episode 94). I use 4 different functional lab tests to ...
96: The 3 keys to improve your sleep: Part 3 epigenetics
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People wonder if their sleep issues are genetic because their mom or dad or sister or brother also has insomnia. While your genes can make you more su...
95: The 3 keys to improve your sleep: Part 2, Your Mind
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your mind is playing a part in your sleep issues. Maybe it's a small part or maybe it's a large part-it's different for everyone. But no m...
94: The 3 keys to improve your sleep: Part 1: Your Body
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't sleep and nothing you've tried so far has helped, don't lose hope! It's because both your body and your mind are playing ...
93: How to sleep better and make your insomnia the best thing that ever happened to you!
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve tried what seems like everything and you haven't gotten better, it's not your fault. There are reasons why you can’t sleep that ...
92: The 6 most important things I do every day for great sleep
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I struggled with insomnia for over 2 years until I finally figured out what was causing it. I had a parasite, liver detox issues, gluten sensitivity, ...
91: 7 Critical mistakes most insomniacs don’t know they’re making.
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to so many people with sleep issues and they’re doing everything they can to sleep better. They exercise every day, eat healthy, follow sleep...
90: 3 reasons why insomnia is so hard to overcome
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tried what seems like everything to sleep better? There's a reason why nothing has worked so far and it's not your fault! So often ...
89: The most effective way to address insomnia and mental health together with Tina Salicco-Jackson
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if your mental health issues aren't causing your sleep issues? What if they're just a sign that something is out of balance? In this epi...
88: Use this powerful exercise to sleep more peacefully
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To improve your sleep faster, it can help to start becoming the person who sleeps well. You want to Imagine your future self who has no problem with s...
87: 3 hacks to find your ideal bedtime for better sleep
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a unique circadian rhythm. If you try to sleep at the wrong time, it’s going to be hard to sleep well. In this episode, you’ll learn ...
86: Truth bomb: Is the water you're drinking destroying your sleep?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you drinking tap or well water? Or do you think you’re good because you’re using a Brita or fridge filter? The truth is, if you aren’t usin...
85: A novel way to reduce pain so you can sleep better with Dr. Alissa Wolfe
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can't sleep if you're in pain. And it's hard to reduce pain if you can't sleep. It can be a vicious cycle. In this episode, Dr. Al...
84: 15 reasons why it's so hard to be healthy and sleep well!
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our modern life doesn’t make it easy to be healthy. So many habits that are common in this day and age aren’t good for us even though they’re so...