Struggling to Sleep After 40? Hormones, Insomnia & Hidden Sleep Issues Explained

About this episode

The episode discusses how hormonal changes after 40 affect sleep, featuring insights from sleep expert Dr Benjamin Long.

Sleep can feel like the first thing to fall apart in midlife, and the most frustrating part is not knowing why. We sit down with sleep expert Dr Benjamin Long to unpack what actually changes for women after 40, why perimenopause and menopause can disrupt sleep, and why sleep apnea in women is so often missed. If you are exhausted but not a loud snorer, wake up unrefreshed, or feel stuck in a cycle of fatigue and insomnia, this conversation helps you spot the patterns worth taking seriously. ...

People in this episode

Host: Lynnis Woods-Mullins

Guest: Dr Benjamin Long

Topics covered

• sleep issues
• hormones
• insomnia
• perimenopause
• menopause
• fatigue

Keywords

• sleep
• hormones
• insomnia
• perimenopause
• menopause
• sleep apnea
• fatigue

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