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. Broderick’s Practice: https://soundsleepguru.com/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundsleepguru/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbroderick/  Follow Dr. Broderick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsleepguru  Ozlo Sleepbuds: https://ozlosleep.pxf.io/c/6650216/3798404/39186 Use Code: TTFPOD for $75 off! SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman