Functional Moms Podcast

69. Why You Can’t Sleep After 40 (FIX TONIGHT!) | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

24 Jun 2025

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Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physician.Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired – A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good. As a busy physician and mom of two, Dr. Brown understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority. We learn:Why sleep challenges are common for women after 40 and how to get to the root cause of poor sleepBehavioral, medical and hormonal factors contribute to poor sleepLifestyle habits like caffeine and alcohol can distrupt sleepSleep apnea is often under-diagnosed in women, particularly during menopauseHot flashes can significantly affect sleep qualityHow to create a consistent sleep routine and why it mattersOptimizing the sleep environment enhances sleep qualityMelatonin can be helpful but it should be used with caution due to significant variability in melatonin supplements due to lack of FDA regulationOver-the-counter sleep aids can lead to dependency if used excessivelyChronic use of sedating medications may increase dementia riskMind racing at bedtime often stems from unaddressed daily stressors; journaling can help clear the mindTeenagers face unique challenges due to biological and social pressuresLimiting screen time before bed CAN improve sleep hygieneConnect with Dr. Brown:https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/https://www.youtube.com/c/DrFunkeBrownhttps://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/

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Functional Moms Podcast

69. Why You Can’t Sleep After 40 (FIX TONIGHT!) | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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