Episode Details

Do you struggle with getting quality sleep night after night? Feeling tired and lacking energy is no way to go through life. But did you know that poor sleep could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts too?

In this episode Holly and Jim are joined by one of the world's top sleep researchers, Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge from Columbia University. Dr. St-Onge shares cutting-edge insights from her groundbreaking studies on how sleep impacts hunger hormones, calorie intake, energy expenditure and more.

You'll discover surprising connections between sleep and weight that may have you rethinking your nighttime routine. Listen as Dr. St-Onge reveals simple strategies proven to improve sleep quality for better weight management.

Tune in now to learn science-backed tips to finally get the restorative sleep you need for optimal health, energy and easier weight loss.

Discussed on the episode:

• The six components of "sleep health" and how to optimize each one
• Astonishing numbers on how many extra calories people consume when sleep deprived
• Why sleep impacts men's and women's appetite hormones differently
• How sleep influences energy expenditure and fat-burning
• Tips for exercising for better sleep (and sleeping for better exercise)
• If napping is your friend or foe for quality sleep
• When to seek professional help for sleep issues
• Personal sleep habits and routines from the experts

Resources Mentioned:

• American Academy of Sleep Medicine: https://aasm.org/
• Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine: https://www.behavioralsleep.org/

Connect with Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/marie-pierre-st-onge-a6423320