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#426: The Invisible Price of Poor Sleep and How To Fix It, Tech Hacks That Save Marriages, and the Longevity Equation — With Melissa Urban
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- Apr 3, 2026
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Summary
Today, I'm joined by the amazing Melissa Urban , the force behind Whole30 and a global champion of accessible nutrition. In our conversation, Melissa opens up about a surprising discovery in her wellness journey: sleep, not just food, is often the real foundation of long-term health. She shares how overlooked sleep hijacked her cravings, impacted her insulin sensitivity, and even chipped away at her resilience—revealing the invisible costs that only show up years down the line. Visit ozlosleep.com/nat and use code NAT to get $95 off Episode Timestamps: Welcome and podcast introduction ... 00:00:00 Poor sleep's impact on cravings and insulin ... 00:00:47 Melissa Urban's wake-up calls: burnout and disrupted sleep ... 00:00:59 Tech sleep hack: Ozlo noise-canceling earbuds ... 00:01:06 Sleep's effect on diet and insulin sensitivity ... 00:06:42 Cravings, mood, and resilience with sleep loss ... 00:08:49 Melissa Urban's sleep disruption stories: motherhood, book tour, menopause ... 00:10:02 Sleep and technology: SleepBuds saving marriage ... 00:12:42 Sleep consistency as key for resilience and health ... 00:17:47 Chronic light sleep: cognitive and metabolic consequences ... 00:20:09 Hormonal disruption and menopause sleep challenges ... 00:24:42 Sleep refresh tips: environment and habits ... 00:26:07 Screen-free wind-down routines ... 00:27:41 Midlife sleep wisdom: earlier bedtime ... 00:34:37 Physical and mental benefits of good sleep ... 00:36:06 Noise canceling vs. masking: SleepBuds explained ... 00:39:18 Sleep supplements: magnesium, melatonin, CBD ... 00:48:28 One impactful habit: eliminate screens and alcohol ... 00:53:30 Where to find Melissa Urban and Ozlo ... 00:56:27 Our Amazing Sponsors: Vampire Exosome by Young Goose - A next-generation serum packed with three…