About this episode

Melissa Grelo discusses sleep challenges faced by women with expert Dr. Colleen Carney in recognition of World Sleep Day.

This special double episode drops in recognition of World Sleep Day — March 13th. Are you exhausted but wide awake at night? Melissa sits down with sleep expert Dr. Colleen Carney to unpack why sleep gets harder as we age, what actually works to fix it, and why so much of what we think we know about sleep is wrong. With a special focus on women in perimenopause, midlife, and menopause — this one is packed with real answers. IN THIS EPISODE: Insomnia vs. occasional poor sleep — how to tell the difference Sleep stages, how much you actually need, and why quality matters How hormones, stress, and anxiety disrupt sleep in midlife Why sleep apnea is so often missed in women Sleep's critical role in heart health, brain health, mood, and metabolism Sleep medications, CBT-I, and what the science actually supports Common sleep myths — busted ABOUT DR. COLLEEN CARNEY: Dr. Colleen Carney is a licensed clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and one of the world's leading experts in insomnia and CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia). Her research has shaped international clinical guidelines for treating sleep disorders. RESOURCES…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Grelo

Guest: Dr. Colleen Carney

Topics covered

• sleep disorders
• women's health
• insomnia
• perimenopause
• midlife
• sleep quality

Keywords

• sleep
• insomnia
• hormones
• stress
• anxiety
• sleep apnea
• CBT-I
• midlife
• menopause

Sponsors

Starbucks Canada

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadian Sleep Society, National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Foundation

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