Today, I’m delighted to connect with Wade Lightheart, a certified sports nutritionist advisor and the president/director of education and co-founder of BIOptimizers. Wade is a three-time national natural bodybuilding champion who came out of retirement at 50 to win the Open Men’s and Grand Master’s Categories at the INBA Ironman International competition. In our conversation, we explore how modern lifestyle habits affect sleep, digestion, mood, and overall metabolic health, as well as the often-overlooked role of magnesium in supporting the nervous system, energy production, and restorative sleep. We also share some practical ways to improve your digestion, stabilize your blood sugar levels, and rebuild your nutrient reserves. Stay tuned for today’s insightful and informative discussion with Wade Lightheart, the co-founder of BIOptimizers. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The role of magnesium in sleep physiology How sleep chronotypes shape our unique sleep requirements How current lifestyle factors can contribute to magnesium depletion and increased nervous system activation The connection between low magnesium levels and issues with mood, stress tolerance, and sleep How our enzyme secretion and digestive processes become disrupted when we are constantly in fight-or-flight mode Digestive issues that could indicate low stomach acid or enzyme deficiencies How hormonal changes during perimenopause can influence women’s digestive processes How protein and fiber help to slow carbohydrate absorption and support more stable blood sugar levels How nutrient depletion tends to happen gradually, not all at once Bio: Wade T. Lightheart is a Certified Sports Nutritionist Advisor, president/director of education, and co-founder of BIOptimizers. As a plant-based, drug-free athlete for more than two decades, Wade is a three-time National Natural Bodybuilding Champion who, by age 31, competed in both the IFBB Mr. Universe and the INBA Natural Olympia. At the age of 50, Wade came out of retirement to win the Open Men’s and Grand Master’s Categories at the INBA Ironman International, then competed at the PNBA Natural Olympia. Six months later, Wade successfully ran his first marathon in four hours. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia’s Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia’s Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Wade Lightheart Bioptimizers-use the code CYNTHIA15 for 15% off On Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube The Ultimate Nutrition Bible