Episode 239- How Poor Sleep Blocks Weight Loss and Fuels Insulin Resistance with Jill McRae
Optimal Metabolism29 Juli 2025

Episode 239- How Poor Sleep Blocks Weight Loss and Fuels Insulin Resistance with Jill McRae

f you're stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, cravings, fatigue, and stubborn weight gain, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jill McRae, co-founder of Inactive Co., to dive into the often-overlooked link between sleep and insulin resistance—especially for midlife women battling hormone chaos.

We explore how modern life disrupts your natural sleep-wake rhythms and what it really takes to restore deep, healing rest without pills or complex protocols. Jill shares powerful insights from the Sleep 7 Playbook, a faith-rooted and biology-based approach to resetting your nervous system and supporting your metabolism through rest.

Whether you're dealing with adrenal fatigue, high cortisol, or a constant "wired but tired" feeling—this episode will bring clarity and practical tools for transformation.

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🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned: 📝 What We Cover in This Episode:
  • Jill's personal story of sleep struggles and transformation

  • Why poor sleep is a root cause of insulin resistance and weight gain

  • How circadian rhythm disruption leads to hormone chaos

  • The difference between "active body" and "active mind" sleep problems

  • The impact of artificial light, evening stress, and overstimulation

  • The 7 core foundations of sleep from the Sleep 7 Playbook

  • How to honor rest as a spiritual and biological necessity

  • Simple shifts you can make tonight to sleep deeper and wake up more energized

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