{"podcast":{"title":"The Dr. Hyman Show","slug":"the-dr-hyman-show-559349","podcast_index_feed_id":559349,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thedoctorsfarmacy","website_url":"http://drhyman.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/023e032e-c763-11ee-be4f-27c14bd0edec/image/58c2298b146908e4a11905da65fac830.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Mark Hyman","episode_count":1146,"summary":"Welcome to The Dr. Hyman Show, the podcast helping you take ownership of your health and reimagine what’s possible. Hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman—physician, bestselling author, and pioneer in functional medicine—this show explores the most pressing issues of our time: chronic disease, nutrition, mental health, food policy, prevention, and longevity. In a world where our food system fuels disease and conventional healthcare often overlooks root causes, Dr. Hyman delivers evidence-based insights and expert conversations that empower you to become the CEO of your own health. The Dr. Hyman Show goes beyond the headlines to envision a future where our food and healthcare systems support vitality, reduce chronic disease, and protect the environment. Whether you’re looking for actionable protocols, deeper understanding, or meaningful conversations at the intersection of health, food, and policy, this podcast is your trusted guide. Tune in, take the lead, and transform your health one episode at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:20:36.352346+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349"},"episode":{"title":"Can’t Fall or Stay Asleep? Your Sleep Questions Answered","slug":"can-t-fall-or-stay-asleep-your-sleep-questions-answered","published_at":"2026-04-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/can-t-fall-or-stay-asleep-your-sleep-questions-answered","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC2753765460.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/441/traffic.megaphone.fm/HYMANDIGITALLLC2753765460.mp3","summary":"Sleep is one of the most important and most overlooked drivers of your health. If you’re struggling to fall asleep, waking up at 2–4am, or getting a full night’s sleep but still feeling exhausted, your body is trying to tell you something. Poor sleep isn’t just about habits, it’s a signal that key systems like your nervous system, blood sugar, hormones, or circadian rhythm are out of sync. In this episode, we break down what’s actually disrupting your sleep and how to fix it at the root. Here’s what you’ll understand: • Why sleep issues are rarely just one problem and how stress, blood sugar, and circadian rhythm all interact • The real reasons you can’t fall asleep, wake up in the middle of the night, or feel tired despite 7–8 hours • What actually helps (and what doesn’t)—from magnesium and melatonin to nervous system regulation • The 5 core pillars of better sleep and the highest-impact changes you can start tonight Sleep isn’t something you force, it’s something that happens when your body feels safe, balanced, and supported. When you address the root causes, better sleep becomes not just possible but predictable. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Have a question you’d love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here (0:00) Sleep Quality vs. Duration and Introduction (1:06) Common Causes of Poor Sleep (6:53) Addressing Common Sleep Questions (10:43) Evening Routines and Sleep Timing (12:37) Metabolic, Hormonal, and Hidden Sleep Issues (17:43) Recommendations for Deeper Sleep and Repair (19:33) Supplements and Strategies for Better Sleep (22:22) Key Takeaways and Quick Wins (26:13) Conclusion, Listener Engagement, and Closing Remarks","meta_description":"Sleep is one of the most important and most overlooked drivers of your health. If you’re struggling to fall asleep, waking up at 2–4am, or getting a full…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1780,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/episodes/can-t-fall-or-stay-asleep-your-sleep-questions-answered/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-hyman-show-559349/can-t-fall-or-stay-asleep-your-sleep-questions-answered.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}