If you've ever been told you're a "bad sleeper," this episode will change everything.
Most people try to fix sleep at the surface level—pills, supplements, coffee, blue-light hacks—without ever addressing the deeper biological, hormonal, genetic, and neurological causes that actually drive insomnia, nighttime wake-ups, and chronic fatigue.

In this episode, Riley breaks down the real upstream reasons your sleep may be failing you, including:

• Hidden stressors: gut parasites, mold, microplastics, nutrient deficiencies, neurotransmitter imbalances
• Hormonal disruptions: cortisol spikes, blood sugar crashes, inflammation, poor melatonin conversion
• Genetics & chronotypes: why your DNA may determine whether you're a night owl or early-morning person
• Brain & mindset patterns: unconscious thought loops, stress cycles, and emotional roots that trigger nighttime awakenings
• Lifestyle mismatches: eating, training, timing, and routines that go against your biology

You'll learn how to:
• Identify the root cause of your sleep issues
• Understand what your downstream symptoms are actually signaling
• Use at-home lab tests to get real data on your gut, hormones, neurotransmitters, and genetics
• Rebuild sleep from the ground up with personalized, non–cookie-cutter strategies

This episode is your blueprint for getting out of the "quick fix" trap and finally addressing the deeper systems that determine your sleep, energy, mood, and daily performance.

Resources Mentioned:
• At-home lab testing options
• Free videos and trainings from The Sleep Consultant & Superhuman
• Tools for tracking sleep and circadian rhythm alignment

If you're ready to get to the root cause of your sleep issues—and not just mask symptoms—this episode is your starting point.