{"id":131369,"date":"2026-03-19T22:07:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=131369"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:59:24","slug":"201-sleep-tips-that-actually-work-morning-routines-magnesium-meal-timing-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/201-sleep-tips-that-actually-work-morning-routines-magnesium-meal-timing-more\/","title":{"rendered":"201: Sleep Tips That Actually WORK | Morning Routines, Magnesium, Meal Timing &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Hi friends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today I&#8217;m talking about one of my all-time favorite topics: sleep!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is a solo episode where I&#8217;m walking you through the exact checklist I use with my own clients when we&#8217;re troubleshooting sleep. Because here&#8217;s the thing: when we fix sleep, so much else starts to fall into place. Digestion, hormones, mood, energy, body composition; it all connects back to how well you&#8217;re resting at night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Whether you&#8217;re a new mom running on fumes, someone who wakes up at 1am and can&#8217;t fall back asleep, or just someone who never feels truly rested, this episode is for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/201-sleep-tips-that-actually-work-morning-routines-magnesium-meal-timing-more\/201-sleep-tips-that-actually-work-morning-routines-magnesium-meal-timing-more\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-250750 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-250750\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/201-Sleep-Tips-That-Actually-WORK-Morning-Routines-Magnesium-Meal-Timing-More.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>201: Sleep Tips That Actually WORK | Morning Routines, Magnesium, Meal Timing &amp; More<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Here&#8217;s what we chat about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The power of morning sunlight and why getting outside first thing is a game-changer<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why most people are taking the wrong type of magnesium \u2014 and what to look for instead<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How castor oil packs support your liver, calm your nervous system, and help shift your body into rest-and-digest mode<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The meal timing sweet spot that makes a noticeable difference in sleep quality<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why alcohol before bed is sabotaging your deep sleep (and what to have instead)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The connection between blood sugar dips and that dreaded 1\u20133am wake-up window<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How to manage stress and screen time before bed so your nervous system can actually wind down<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">My honest take on unplugging the Wi-Fi router at night and keeping your phone off your body<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">My current favorite sleep supplements \u2014 including one that gives me that warm, calm feeling without the hangover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And so much more!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40547740\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/5c5c8c\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: medium;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This episode is a friendly reminder that great sleep doesn&#8217;t just happen at night \u2014 it&#8217;s built throughout your entire day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you&#8217;ve been struggling to get consistent, restful sleep, I hope this gives you a solid starting point. And if you want to go deeper, I&#8217;d love to help you run some functional lab work to see what might be going on hormonally or metabolically. Send me an email at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:gina@fitnessista.com\">gina@fitnessista.com<\/a> with &#8220;sleep&#8221; in the subject line and I&#8217;ll send you all the details; no coaching fee to review your results, just answers!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">I love winding down with a warm cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/get.aspr.app\/SHFli\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/get.aspr.app\/SHFli&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774032023168000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JKIMfhI1gUwmo216Ib2c_\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Organifi gold<\/a> before bed, and I always pair my nightly routine with my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/full-spectrum-magnesium?irad=909147&amp;irmp=357907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/equi.life\/products\/full-spectrum-magnesium?irad%3D909147%26irmp%3D357907&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774032023168000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GDbZTgQ9GBM4WblDHGxth\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Magnesium supplement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dwxgv6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dwxgv6&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1774032023168000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2KFG_Ck3VtEYwrXuQbSGwM\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"> Magnesium spray<\/a>\u00a0for extra relaxation. 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