Girls Gone Wellness How your Zzz’s get Held Hostage by your Hormones in Midlife With Dr. Laurie Alpert, ND
Hormones and sleep during perimenopause can feel unpredictable, exhausting, and way too sweaty! In this episode, we unpack exactly what’s going on in your body and how to work with it instead of losing more sleep over it.
We cover:
- How fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause disrupt your sleep cycles
- Why progesterone’s calming effect is key for deep, restorative sleep and what happens when it dips
- The role of estrogen in regulating body temperature (hello, night sweats and hot flashes)
- Why your circadian rhythm shifts during perimenopause and how to reset it
- How insomnia and fragmented sleep impact mood, energy, and metabolism
- The connection between stress, cortisol, and poor sleep in this life stage
- Practical, evidence-based strategies for cooling night sweats and minimizing wake-ups
- How lifestyle habits, light exposure, and bedroom environment can set you up for better Zzz’s
- When to talk to your doctor about HRT or other medical options for symptom relief
By the end, you’ll understand exactly why your sleep has gone MIA and have real, science-backed ways to start getting it back.
Connect with Dr. Alpert here:
Instagram: @drlauriealpertnd
Perimenopause sleep solutions course (SLEEP80 FOR 80$ OFF!) here
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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.