Why You Wake Up Tired, Crave Sugar, and Can’t Fix Your Sleep with Dr. Audrey Wells

What if your poor sleep is doing far more than making you tired?

In this episode of The Rest Factor, Dr. Audrey Wells, a nationally recognized sleep medicine physician who is triple board-certified in pediatrics, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine, breaks down the hidden connection between sleep, metabolism, stress, emotional eating, and long-term health. We explore why sleep deprivation affects hunger hormones and decision-making, how undiagnosed sleep apnea is especially common in women, and why many people struggle with “wired but tired” exhaustion.

Dr. Wells also explains why most sleep advice fails, how psychological stress impacts insomnia, and what a modern whole-person sleep evaluation actually looks like today. From middle-of-the-night awakenings to wearable sleep trackers and sleep anxiety, this conversation offers practical insights to help you better understand your sleep and your health.Dr. Audrey Wells is a sleep medicine physician and clinical leader at Sliiip.com with expertise in insomnia, sleep apnea, obesity medicine, and women’s sleep health. She has more than two decades of experience helping patients improve sleep quality, energy, and overall well-being.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ How poor sleep impacts hunger hormones and emotional eating

✅ Why sleep deprivation affects metabolism and decision-making

✅ The hidden connection between stress, insomnia, and weight gain

✅ Why women are dramatically underdiagnosed for sleep apnea

✅ What “wired but tired” actually means

✅ Why sleep hygiene alone often isn’t enough

✅ How brain dumps and nighttime routines can calm the mind

✅ What to do when you wake up in the middle of the night

✅ The truth about wearable sleep trackers and sleep anxiety

✅ Why sleep quality matters more than chasing perfect metrics

✅ What a modern whole-person sleep evaluation looks like

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, sleep routine, or health habits.

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