Sleep isn’t a treat you earn at the end of a productive day. It’s a biological necessity, and for many women, it’s being quietly undermined by stress, hormonal shifts, and the pressure to simply push through.In this episode of Fernwood Unfiltered, host Georgie Tunny sits down with Behavioural Sleep Medicine Specialist Meagan E. Crowther for an honest, expert conversation about why women are disproportionately affected by poor sleep and what to actually do about it.Meagan cuts through the noise of trendy sleep advice to share evidence-based, practical strategies you can start using now. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, postpartum exhaustion, or just the relentless hum of a busy life, this episode will change the way you think about rest.What You’ll Learn:Why sleep deprivation hits women differently and why it’s not just tirednessThe real relationship between stress, your nervous system, and sleep qualityHow hormonal changes across your life stage affect your sleep architecturePractical, sustainable strategies to improve your sleep starting tonightAbout Dr Meagan Crowther:Meagan E. Crowther is a Behavioural Sleep Medicine Specialist with a background in circadian science, helping women understand and improve their sleep without relying on medication. Her work focuses on the powerful connection between sleep, stress, and the nervous system. Particularly across key life stages such as hormonal changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.Meagan is passionate about cutting through the noise of modern sleep advice, empowering women with practical, evidence-based strategies to support their sleep in a realistic and sustainable way. She believes sleep is not a luxury, but a fundamental pillar of health, and a powerful act of self-respect.

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