ep 114 - the gut sleep axis: how digestion shapes your nightly rest

Episode Summary:
In this Somnilopod episode, we explore one of the most surprising and powerful sleep connections in modern wellness science: the gut–sleep axis. You'll learn how your gut microbiome, digestion, hormones, and the vagus nerve all play a role in how easily you fall asleep, how deeply you stay asleep, and how refreshed you feel the next morning.

What We Cover:

• The "second brain" living in your gut and what it tells your nervous system
• How gut bacteria influence serotonin, melatonin, and GABA
• Why late-night eating disrupts deep sleep cycles
• The stress → gut → sleep loop that keeps people wired and overtired
• Practical ways to support gut health for better sleep
• Everyday habits that strengthen the gut–brain connection
• How food timing affects circadian rhythms
• Simple, evidence-based lifestyle changes for more restorative rest