BV #20: Huberman's Sleep Fix Fail, Resolving Nighttime Wake-Ups, & Meeting Nutrient Needs
The Energy Balance PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we discuss:
Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them How to meet all our nutrient needs
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:21 – what Huberman misses when it comes to nighttime wakeups 4:50 – the most common causes of nighttime wakeups and how to resolve them 9:44 –Huberman’s advice to go to sleep earlier is impractical for most people 11:42 – what a healthy sleep schedule looks like and whether running out of melatonin is a concern 13:38 – the relationship between blood sugar and sleep, and whether to have a bedtime snack 16:21 – common drivers of sleep disturbances: gut irritation and elevated stress hormones 19:25 – hidden stressors that could be impacting your sleep: SSRIs, EMFs, devices, and more 22:13 – how to handle unavoidable stressors that interfere with sleep 24:05 – strategies for improving sleep quality and circadian rhythm 26:32 – whether to avoid drinking too many fluids before bed 27:52 – the metabolism-suppressing effects of melatonin and whether supplementing with melatonin is a good idea 29:48 – supplements that may interfere with sleep, and paradoxical reactions that occur while using medications such as SSRIs 33:09 – sleep strategies for shift-workers and recovering from working night shifts 36:33 – the effects of Wi-Fi, EMFs, and dirty electricity on sleep 39:21 – how hormones impact sleep for post-menopausal women 40:54 – evaluating whether supplements are affecting your sleep 44:34 – how low-carb diets impair sleep and increase stress 47:01 – improved thyroid function and weight loss on a bioenergetic approach 48:14 – meeting daily micronutrient needs with food and supplementation 52:57 – how to identify nutrient gaps and excesses 55:37 – which labs to get to gauge micronutrient status and how thiamine (vitamin B1) impacts nutrient absorption 1:00:00 – how concerned should we be with nutrient absorption? 1:03:00 – how anti-nutrients like phytates and oxalates impact nutrient absorption 1:04:37 – navigating different forms of nutrients (non-heme iron vs heme iron, retinol vs beta-carotene, and vitamin K2 vs vitamin K1), and how to know if gut issues are interfering with nutrient absorption 1:07:42 – problems with dietary camps that demonize single nutrients (low vitamin A, low vitamin D, and iron overload) 1:11:24 – how fear and stress deplete critical nutrients
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Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes 5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp 11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet 17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples 20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice? 25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy” 28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule? 34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep 42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food? 47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues 50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore
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