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:

🛏️ Grab the Sleep 7 Playbook from Inactive Co.: inactiveco.com/sleep-7-playbook

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🌐 Visit Shana's Programs + Courses: shanahussinwellness.com

📝 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