26 | Sleepless in Menopause: Why You Have Inomnia & 4 Natural Sleep Aids for Better Sleep

How’s your summer going? Are you getting ready to go on vacation? Or maybe you’re on vacation right now???   Today’s episode was actually inspired by a mini vacay I took to Palm Springs in the spring. It was hot! Not record-breaking 126-degree weather hot like it was over the Fourth of July weekend… But hot enough that I had trouble sleeping.    If you’re in menopause, postmenopause, or even perimenopause, maybe you can relate. Hormonal changes in our 40s and 50s can cause insomnia or contribute to problems sleeping by themselves. But when you add summer into the mix? Good luck catching those beauty ZZZs!   Today, I’m continuing my “Hot Flash Summer” podcast series on how to beat the heat and keep your hormones in check so you can live your best “Hot Girl Summer.”    In the Hot Seat today: How summer can sabotage our sleep   According to a study by WellFemme, up to 60% of all women experience sleep disturbances at some point during the menopausal transition. That means 1 in 6 of us have good reason to be tired, cranky, and pretty much unable to focus most of the time.:) In today’s episode, you will learn:   Why sleep is important for our hormones   The connection between summer, sleep, and hormonal imbalance, specifically in menopausal and post-menopausal women   Is your sleep position the reason you can’t sleep at night and what is the best sleep position for women in midlife?    Plus, I’ll share my 4 favorite tips for getting a good night's sleep on summer vacation….and ALL summer long.   So hold onto your melatonin, cuz’ help for better summer sleep is on the way! — Next Steps: EP 23 | Help! I'm Melting!: Six Tips to Beat the Summer Heat and Cool Menopausal Hot Flashes: https://pod.fo/e/24e160   Take my FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/HormoneSelfAssessment   Book a FREE Hormone Clarity Call: https://bit.ly/HCprecall   Check Out My Favorite Sleep Mask: https://iherb.co/cjW3vEKd   What’s Your Hot Take? Share Your Question or Opinion on the Pod: https://www.speakpipe.com/AreYouThereMidlife   Shop my Favorite Hormone Balancing Supplements And Save 5% or More on Every Order (Enter promo code EUQ1741): https://www.iherb.com/me/HormoneBalance   Become A Podcast Insider:https://areyoutheremidlife.com/   Email Me: [email protected]   *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.  

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