How to Get Better Sleep with Melissa Azzaro, The Hormone Dietitian

Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message! Welcome to episode ONE HUNDRED of The Eat for Endurance Podcast! Woohoo!  I’m excited to share my interview with Melissa Azzaro, RDN LD aka The Hormone Dietitian about how to get better sleep. Melissa and I talked for over 90 minutes about a TON of different factors that impact sleep, including nutrients, eating patterns, supplements, lifestyle behaviors, and more. Sleep is a huge and complicated topic, and sleep problems are often linked back to numerous things.  Here are some of the things we highlighted:Why hormone imbalances, including during perimenopause and times of low energy availability, lead to sleep issuesWhat types of dietary habits and patterns impact sleep quality and quantityHow eating enough, and including enough carbs, is so important for sleepWhy drinking alcohol is doing you no favors in the sleep departmentThe effects of caffeine on sleep and differences among indiviudals Herbal and nutrient supplements that may improve sleepHow exercise can affect sleep, especially relating to timingOther lifestyle factors that impact sleep (e.g. light, temperature, etc)And so much more! When thinking about how to get better sleep, your best bet is to start with some basic, foundational things. Listen to the episode for some recs and ideas! Just a heads up - this conversation has large sections that are mostly focused on women, whether it’s talking about hormonal shifts and symptoms during perimenopause or relating to PCOS, or about other female-specific challenges. This is partly because Melissa is a women"s health dietitian! But don’t worry, we cover many things that are relevant to everyone too. I hope you enjoy the episode! Links & Announcements:Melissa’s website and InstagramWatch this episode on my YouTube page Check out my free nutrition resourcesSign up for my email list to download my FREE fueling before exercise guideFill out a new client inquiry form if you’re interested in 1:1 nutrition coachingJoin my Patreon community to support the pod while getting awesome merch, special discounts on my digital products, and other perksGet in touch at claire@eatforendurance.com.Music Credit: Joseph McDade Disclaimer – all information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).