About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of insomnia in women over 40 and explores effective, drug-free solutions with sleep expert Dr. Susan McCurry.

Struggling with poor sleep, night wakings, or feeling exhausted no matter how long you stay in bed? Wondering why sleep gets harder in your 40s, even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, we sit down with sleep expert and CBT-I researcher Dr. Susan McCurry to unpack why sleep often worsens for women in midlife and what healthy sleep actually looks like. From hormonal shifts during perimenopause to stress, lifestyle habits, and environmental disruptions, we break down the real reasons your sleep feels off and why most advice doesn’t work long-term. We also dive deep into chronic insomnia, what it really means, why it persists, and how to treat it effectively without relying on quick fixes. Dr. McCurry explains why Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the gold standard by major sleep organizations, and how simple, structured changes can rebuild your sleep from the ground up. If you’re tired of being tired, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening, and what actually works. This podcast is for women in their 40s (and late 30s to 50s) who are navigating perimenopause, stubborn belly fat, energy crashes, and confusing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jasmin Dhillon, Amanda Lim

Guest: Dr. Susan McCurry

Topics covered

• insomnia
• CBT-I
• perimenopause
• sleep health
• women's health
• chronic insomnia

Keywords

• insomnia
• sleep expert
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• perimenopause
• chronic insomnia
• women's health
• sleep quality

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