Are you tired of wading through health and fitness advice that’s more hype than help? I’m Elena, and welcome to The Dump Your Diet Podcast, where I serve up real talk on health, fitness, hormones, and gut health—cutting through the noise to give you the straight answers you need.
As a certified personal trainer, hormone specialist, and functional nutrition coach, I’m here to be your go-to resource for no-nonsense insights into optimizing your health. Whether you’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, frustrated by stubborn fat, battling afternoon energy crashes, or trying to heal your gut, each episode delivers actionable strategies and real-life success stories to empower our journey.
I don’t sugarcoat the truth or subscribe to toxic positivity—here, it’s all about finding what actually works for your body and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to take control of your health, boost your fitness, or even enhance your coaching skills, the Dump our Diet Podcast is here to provide the expert advice, evidence-based tips, and genuine support you need to achieve lasting results.
Ready to take charge of your health? Tune in, and let’s get started.
Are you tired of wading through health and fitness advice that’s more hype than help? I’m Elena, and welcome to The Dump Your Diet Podcast, where I serve up real talk on health, fitness, hormones, and gut health—cutting through the noise to give you the straight answers you need.
As a certified personal trainer, hormone specialist, and functional nutrition coach, I’m here to be your go-to resource for no-nonsense insights into optimizing your health. Whether you’re struggling with hormonal imbalances, frustrated by stubborn fat, battling afternoon energy crashes, or trying to heal your gut, each episode delivers actionable strategies and real-life success stories to empower our journey.
I don’t sugarcoat the truth or subscribe to toxic positivity—here, it’s all about finding what actually works for your body and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to take control of your health, boost your fitness, or even enhance your coaching skills, the Dump our Diet Podcast is here to provide the expert advice, evidence-based tips, and genuine support you need to achieve lasting results.
Ready to take charge of your health? Tune in, and let’s get started.

In this episode of the Dump Your Diet podcast, I share my insights on how specific morning routines can significantly improve your night's sleep. Despite my own struggles with inconsistent sleep, I discuss the standards and behaviors I adhere to that usually help me achieve uninterrupted rest. I delve into the importance of starting the day calmly and how managing stress levels from the beginning of the day can contribute to better sleep and overall well-being. I also offer practical advice on adapting these routines to fit individual schedules and responsibilities. Tune in to learn how you can leverage your mornings for better evenings and a more restful night's sleep.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote
01:58 Morning Routines for Better Sleep
02:14 Avoiding Screen Time and Stimulants
06:22 Importance of Breakfast
09:12 Productivity Tips for the Morning
13:08 Connecting Morning Habits to Better Sleep
14:35 Flexible Morning Routines
19:43 Final Thoughts and Call to Action