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Sleep & Insomnia Solutions

Dr. Stephen Cabral

The Sleep and Insomnia Solutions podcast by Dr. Stephen Cabral, Doctor of Naturopathy, details how you can discover the underlying root causes as to why you're not able to enjoy the deep rejuvenating sleep you deserve. After seeing over 250,000 client appointments in his private practice, Dr. Cabral has come online to share what he has seen to work in the real world - It's now time to get to the bottom of your sleep issues and rebalance your body and mind once and for all!

38 - How Exactly Poor Sleep Causes Weight Gain + How to Fix It
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  • 38 - How Exactly Poor Sleep Causes Weight Gain + How to Fix It

    Have you been eating well and exercising, yet still struggling to lose weight? What if the real issue has nothing to do with calories or willpower at all? On today's episode, I break down the science showing how poor sleep can directly sabotage fat loss, increase muscle breakdown, and slow your metabolism, even when you're doing everything else "right." Most importantly, I explain how optimizing sleep can become one of the most powerful tools for sustainable weight loss, improved metabolic health, and long-term body transformation. So join me for today's Cabral Concept 3631 to learn why sleep is not optional for fat loss and how dialing it in can finally help you break through stubborn plateaus. Enjoy the show, and as always, let me know your thoughts!

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    For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:

    StephenCabral.com/3631

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    Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book:

    The Rain Barrel Effect

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    Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered:

    CabralSupportGroup.com

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    Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests:

    > Complete Minerals & Metals Test

    (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)

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    > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

    (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)

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    > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

    (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)

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    > Complete Food Sensitivity Test

    (Find out your hidden food sensitivities)

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    > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

    (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

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    Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:

    StephenCabral.com/askcabral

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    Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?

    The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

    Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 11min
  • 37 - How to Calm Catecholamines for Deeper Sleep

    Do you ever feel wired, anxious, or restless at night even when you're exhausted? The reason often comes down to catecholamines, the stimulating brain chemicals (dopamine, norepinephrine, and adrenaline) that keep your mind and body in overdrive. While these neurotransmitters are essential during the day for focus, motivation, and energy, when they remain elevated into the evening, they disrupt your ability to relax, lower stress, and fall into deep sleep. On today's show I explain the real reason your body struggles to switch off, the lifestyle habits that can push your nervous system into overdrive, and the simple rituals and natural nutrients that can help calm your system, lower nighttime cortisol, and improve sleep quality. So join me on today's Cabral Concept 3513 to find out how to calm catecholamines for deeper sleep. Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts.

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    For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:

    StephenCabral.com/3513

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    Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book:

    The Rain Barrel Effect

    - - -

    Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered:

    CabralSupportGroup.com

    - - -

    Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests:

    > Complete Minerals & Metals Test

    (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)

    - - -

    > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

    (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

    (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Food Sensitivity Test

    (Find out your hidden food sensitivities)

    - - -

    > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

    (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

    - - -

    Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:

    StephenCabral.com/askcabral

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    Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?

    The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

    Thu, 25 Sep 2025 - 13min
  • 36 - Why Hitting Snooze Feels Good—but Leaves You More Tired

    Hitting the snooze button might feel good when you're trying to sneak in a few more minutes of sleep—but is it doing more harm than good? On today's show, I'll walk you through why this daily habit could be disrupting your sleep cycle more than you realize. I'll share what I've seen in my practice, how snoozing impacts your hormones, and what you can do instead to wake up feeling refreshed. Join me on today's Cabral Concept 3492 to discover why hitting snooze feels good in the moment, but can actually leave you more tired. Enjoy the show and let me know your thoughts.

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    For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:

    StephenCabral.com/3492

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    Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book:

    The Rain Barrel Effect

    - - -

    Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered:

    CabralSupportGroup.com

    - - -

    Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests:

    > Complete Minerals & Metals Test

    (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)

    - - -

    > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

    (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

    (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Food Sensitivity Test

    (Find out your hidden food sensitivities)

    - - -

    > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

    (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

    - - -

    Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:

    StephenCabral.com/askcabral

    - - -

    Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?

    The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

    Thu, 04 Sep 2025 - 08min
  • 35 - The 2 Worst Things for Your Sleep Score

    Your bedtime habits may be silently destroying your sleep quality without you even realizing it. You might think you're following all the right sleep advice—but if you're doing either of these 2 things, your sleep score, HRV, and overnight recovery could be taking a serious hit. On today's show, I'll share research-backed insights on the 2 most damaging habits for your sleep and what to do instead to wake up feeling truly refreshed. So join me on Cabral Concept 3477 to discover the 2 worst things for your sleep score. Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!

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    For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:

    StephenCabral.com/3477

    - - -

    Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book:

    The Rain Barrel Effect

    - - -

    Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered:

    CabralSupportGroup.com

    - - -

    Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests:

    > Complete Minerals & Metals Test

    (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)

    - - -

    > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

    (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

    (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Food Sensitivity Test

    (Find out your hidden food sensitivities)

    - - -

    > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

    (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

    - - -

    Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:

    StephenCabral.com/askcabral

    - - -

    Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?

    The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

    Wed, 20 Aug 2025 - 14min
  • 34 - Improve Your Nightly Recovery Using Simple Heart Rate Tracking

    You may be monitoring your sleep using different types of sleep trackers or health tech tools…

    While it's beneficial to track biometrics like HRV and body temperature, there's one often overlooked indicator that can provide insight into improving your overall recovery and rejuvenation.

    So today I'll share a simple metric that can show you nightly how effectively your body is handling stress.

    Join me on today's #CabralConcept 3009 to go over how you can improve your nightly recovery with simple heart rate tracking. Enjoy the show, and feel free to share your thoughts!

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    For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show:

    StephenCabral.com/3009

    - - -

    Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book:

    The Rain Barrel Effect

    - - -

    Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered:

    CabralSupportGroup.com

    - - -

    Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests:

    > Complete Minerals & Metals Test

    (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity)

    - - -

    > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test

    (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test

    (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels)

    - - -

    > Complete Food Sensitivity Test

    (Find out your hidden food sensitivities)

    - - -

    > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test

    (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels)

    - - -

    Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall:

    StephenCabral.com/askcabral

    - - -

    Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept?

    The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!

    Thu, 09 May 2024 - 12min
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