BONUS. Why You’re Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep

What if the real reason you’re exhausted, wired, gaining weight, and feeling hormonally off… has nothing to do with your labs and everything to do with how you’re sleeping? In this bonus episode, I sit down with triple board-certified sleep expert Dr. Meredith Broderick to unpack what’s really happening in your body when sleep is disrupted. We go far beyond the usual “just get 8 hours” advice and dive into how sleep impacts insulin resistance, cravings, stress physiology, midlife hormone shifts, brain detoxification, and even your emotional resilience. We talk about the science of circadian rhythms, why poor REM sleep can dysregulate blood sugar in days, and how sleep anxiety itself is becoming one of the biggest modern sleep disruptors. What you’ll learn: Why sleep may not be the “foundation” of health in the way you’ve been told What actually happens to insulin, cravings, and metabolism after disrupted REM sleep The hidden reason your mind races at night (and what your brain is trying to do) How constant phone use may be sabotaging your ability to fall asleep If sleep has felt like a lifelong battle for you, or if you know it’s the missing piece in your thyroid, hormone, or metabolic healing journey, this episode is your invitation to rethink everything. Tune in, listen closely, and start creating a sleep routine that works with your biology instead of against it. Your hormones, your brain, and your future self will thank you. Resources from Dr. Broderick: Dr.