Understanding Sleep Challenges in Midlife Women

Sleep expert and author Olivia Arezzolo joins Michelle to unpack why so many women struggle with sleep during perimenopause and menopause - and what you can actually do about it.

From hormonal chaos and night sweats to that dreaded 3am wake-up, Olivia shares science-backed strategies to help you get the rest you need. Whether you’re feeling wired but exhausted or just want to wake up feeling like yourself again, this episode is packed with practical answers. 

Olivia talks us through her 4 step plan for getting back to sleep, why sleeping in separate beds might actually work for your sex life, strategies to deal with ongoing sleeplessness and she recommends using a pair of 100% Blue Light blocking glasses - with red and orange lenses. 

For more practical tips you can find Olivia on instagram @oliviaarezzolo or via her website oliviaarezzolo.com.au/  

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This season of We Have a Situation was Executive Produced by Monica Reid 

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