# 90. Why You Can't Sleep: Simple Tips to Improve Sleep, Calm Your Mind & Boost Energy (with Nourish Certified Health Coach Colleen Ritz)

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Published: 2026-07-20T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Hi Listeners! Do you struggle to fall asleep, wake up exhausted, or find yourself craving sugar and caffeine after a rough night? In this episode, Sara is joined by Nourish Health Coach Colleen Ritz to explore why quality sleep is one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—pillars of health. You'll learn how poor sleep impacts your hormones, blood sugar, metabolism, emotional resilience, and daily energy, plus why worrying about sleep can actually make it even harder to rest. You'll also walk away with practical, realistic strategies you can begin tonight, including how to strengthen your circadian rhythm, create an effective bedtime routine, reduce nighttime blood sugar disruptions, and understand which supplements may be helpful (and why melatonin isn't always the answer). Whether you've struggled with insomnia for years or simply want to wake up feeling more refreshed, this episode will equip you with simple steps that can help you experience deeper, more restorative sleep—one habit at a time. Sara — Nourish Health Coaching To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Improve Energy and Confidence Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/ My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home If you love my podcast, leave me a review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!

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