Episode 6

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Published on:

7th Nov 2024

Tackling Insomnia and Sleep Issues During Menopause

In today’s episode of Take Care of Your Kitty, Dr Latisha dives into the all-too-relatable issue of sleep struggles for women over 40. If you’re waking up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning, or dealing with unexpected night sweats, you’re not alone. We’ll explore why hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can wreak havoc on your sleep and share practical tips for getting better rest. From simple bedtime routines to addressing hormone-driven disruptions, we’re here to help you reclaim your sleep and wake up refreshed!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why hormone changes in perimenopause and menopause can lead to sleep issues
  • How night sweats, hot flashes, and cortisol levels affect your sleep quality
  • Practical tips to create a sleep-friendly environment
  • Strategies to support restful sleep and avoid middle-of-the-night wake-ups

Key Takeaways:

  • Perimenopause and menopause hormones play a huge role in sleep disturbances for women over 40.
  • Small adjustments, from your bedroom temperature to your nighttime routine, can make a big difference.
  • Certain natural supplements, sleep exercises, and calming techniques can help improve midlife sleep issues.
  • Sleep issues during menopause
  • Night sweats and sleep
  • Perimenopause sleep tips
  • Hormonal changes and sleep problems
  • Sleep support for women over 40
  • How to manage menopause night sweats
  • Restful sleep for aging women
  • Sleep-friendly habits for women
  • Cortisol levels and sleep
  • Menopause-related sleep issues
  • Best sleep tips for women’s health
  • Improving sleep during midlife
  • Women’s health podcast for sleep

Subscribe to Take Care of Your Kitty for more:

  • Women’s wellness and self-care tips
  • Managing menopause symptoms
  • Sleep tips and bedtime routines for women over 40
  • Hormonal health insights
  • Relatable, fun conversations on women’s health topics

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About the Podcast

Take Care Of Your Kitty
A Fun, No-filter Guide to Pelvic Health, Fitness, and Feeling Good at 40+
Welcome to Take Care of Your Kitty – the podcast that’s all about keeping your body, mind, and well… kitty in tip-top shape! If you’re here, it means you’re ready to have some fun while diving into the nitty-gritty of women’s health, fitness, mental wellness, and all the juicy stuff that comes with aging gracefully. So whether you’re cruising or crashing into your 40s, 50s and beyond this is the place for YOU.”

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Latisha Williams