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Root Cause Revolution PodcastAuthor: Audrey Christie, ND-trad, MSN, RN
Stop chasing symptoms, discover your root causes, and heal your body from autoimmune disease and chronic illness. Find your podcast player here: https://rootcauserevolutionpodcast.buzzsprout.com This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe. It does not replace care with your medical doctor. Ultimately, you are responsible for your health and wellness. Use the information here as a jumping off point to do your own research on topics that resonate with you. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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E: 358 Why You Are Tired Even After Sleeping
Episode 358
Thursday, 24 September, 2026
Got a question? Send Audrey a Text and she will answer in an episode.You went to be on time. Maybe you were even "out" for 8 hours. So why don't you feel rested? In this episode, Audrey explains what happens during normal sleep cycles, why sedation is not synonymous with restorative sleep, and how medications, supplements, alcohol, light exposure, caffeine, food, stress, and metabolic health may influence how you feel the following morning.You will learn:What sleep architecture means and why it mattersWhy eight hours in bed may not equal eight hours of sleepHow morning, midday, and evening light help regulate the circadian rhythmWhy dimmer evenings are just as important as brighter daysHow caffeine can affect sleep even when you fall asleep easilyAudrey’s updated Bulletproof Sleep ProtocolHow Audrey uses magnesium glycinate, melatonin, 5-HTP, calming herbs, and taurineWhat nighttime heat, hunger, or sudden alertness may revealWhy fatigue can persist even after sleep improvesWhen lab patterns, nutrition, metabolic function, or total stress deserve a closer lookDownload the Metabolic Scorecard:https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90Book a Root Cause Review:https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audreyResearch and Sources[NHLBI: Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation)[CDC: About Sleep](https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html)[Effects of Light on Human Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Mood](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6751071/)[Late Wake Time Delays the Human Melatonin Rhythm](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3925652/)[Sleep Regularity and Mortality Risk](https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/1/zsad253/7280269)[The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: A Systematic Review](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/)[Magnesium Bisglycinate and Poor Sleep: Randomized Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40918053/)[5-HTP: Biological Pathways, Uses, and Safety Considerations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33375373/)[Alcohol and the Sleeping Brain](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25307588/)This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not diagnose or treat disease or replace individualized medical care. Do not discontinue prescription medication or combine supplements with medication without consulting an appropriate professional. Support the showResourcesDOWNLOAD YOUR METABOLIC SCORECARD -->https://autoimmunerev.kartra.com/page/tag90Schedule Root Cause Review: https://audreychristie.com/work-with-audrey Instagram: https://instagram.com/audrey_christie Disclaimer Audrey is not an MD or a DVM and has never claimed to be. Audrey is an MSN, RN and earned her doctorate in traditional naturopathy. She helps humans (and horses) support their body through anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle modification. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure any disease and is meant to work alongside your conventional medical team. It doesn't replace conventional medical care.
