Podcast The No Sugar Coating Podcast

Benefits of Optimal Sleep, Impacts of Poor Sleep on Hormones, Appetite and Metabolism

May 30, 2025 1hr 8min

Sleep is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—pillars of overall health. In this episode of The No Sugarcoating Podcast, host Amber Romaniuk is joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Erin Stokes to explore what optimal sleep actually does for the body, what happens when it falls short, and how plant medicine can help.

Dr. Stokes breaks down the real-world impacts of poor sleep on hormones, appetite, and metabolism, and shares practical herbal allies and lifestyle tips for getting more restorative rest—no extreme interventions required.

Episode #580 covers:

The benefits of optimal sleep and why it matters beyond feeling rested
How poor sleep disrupts hormones, appetite, and metabolism
Herbal allies and actionable tips to improve sleep quality naturally

Podcast Host

Amber Romaniuk

Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experience helping high achieving women create a level of body confidence, intuition and optimal health through powerful mindset healing, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food.

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Dr. Erin Stokes

A Naturopathic Doctor since 2001, Erin Stokes has spent over 20 years blending science and nature to help people harness the healing power of plants — a passion rooted in a lifelong connection to the natural world. With a background spanning clinical practice, teaching Western Pathology at Southwest Acupuncture College, and 12 years in education and medical director roles, she brings a rare ability to translate complex herbal knowledge in ways that resonate with partners, retailers, and everyday consumers alike. As Medical Director at WishGarden Herbs, she's focused on expanding access to herbalism and empowering people to take ownership of their health.