E02: How to Recover From a Sleepless Night Without Derailing Your Health - Practical tools for managing stress, sleep loss and cravings—without the spiral

In this episode of the Holistic Fat Loss and Fitness Podcast, Sam walks through a real-life client scenario: how to navigate the aftermath of a completely sleepless night—without crashing your energy, mood, or nutrition the next day.

Vince shares his recent experience of losing an entire night of sleep due to stress, and Sam breaks it down into two common pathways:

• Low-level stress and racing thoughts that interrupt sleep, and
• High-impact events that throw off your entire night and next-day routine.

Sam explores what actually helps in the moment—from guided meditation and magnesium, to resetting your nervous system and avoiding early morning coffee—and why certain strategies (like journaling or having a cold shower) are powerful only when used correctly.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about shortening the gap between a rough night and a fully functioning you.

You'll learn how to:

• Reset your nervous system after stress-induced insomnia
• Manage cravings and mood swings without derailing your day
• Choose smart supplementation (GABA, magnesium, theanine, aminos, and more)
• Rebuild rhythm with movement, sun exposure, hydration, and sleep hygiene

Plus, Sam offers compassionate advice on handling setbacks—especially for those juggling hormones, family life, or guilt around 'falling off track.' If you’re working towards sustainable health, this episode is your toolkit for recovery.

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