Improving sleep and overcoming insomnia during midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with Professor Guy Leschziner

In this episode, Katie speaks to Professor Guy Leschziner about why sleep can be so difficult for women during peri-menopause and menopause.

Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist and a Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King's College London. He is a published author with ongoing research interests in sleep disorders, including restless leg syndrome. And he's presented two series on the brain and sleep for BBC Radio. And you may recognise him from The Secrets of Sleep on Channel Four. 

In this episode:

4:54 Hormones effect on sleep
7:37 Sleep hygiene
13:03 Nutrition and exercise
14:52 Insomnia
20:45 Restless legs syndrome
25:18 Treatments for sleeplessness during menopause
28:04 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia

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Links from this episode:

Find out more about Prof Guy Leschziner at www.guyleschziner.com

Thank you to:

This series is sponsored by Clarins.

It was produced by Emily Crosby Media.