Dr. Valerie Cacho (@drvalsleepgal) joins me for another countdown of the Top 10 Sleep Threats, and her list asks a question we should all be asking more often: Have we actually figured out what is disrupting someone’s sleep? From peptides marketed as cures to the assumption that a woman’s fatigue is simply part of being a working mom, Valerie takes aim at the shortcuts that can delay an accurate diagnosis. In this episode we will:Examine what the research does—and does not—say about peptides for insomnia and hypersomniaDiscuss why morning sunlight and sleep hygiene are not complete treatments for chronic insomniaExplore how BMI, menopause, and the absence of daytime sleepiness can lead clinicians to overlook sleep apneaTalk about why sleep health deserves attention now, rather than after retirementFind out more about Dr. Val's free community for peri-menopause sleep education at http://www.skool.com/sleephoriaOriginal intro music Vigilanteology by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026) Original outro music Vigilanteology (reprise) by Abhinav Singh (copyright 2026)Produced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!

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