Bite Size: Menopause + its Overlooked Impact on Sleep | Vincent Walsh

Menopause is impacting your sleep. Prof Walsh reveals how the hormonal shifts and other physiological changes during this life stage can significantly disrupt sleep quality.In this episode, we delve into the challenges of researching menopause and sleep, exploring why it's a relatively under-researched area. Professor Walsh details his work with elite athletes, demonstrating how simple bedroom adjustments—like temperature control and the use of earplugs—can dramatically improve sleep consistency during the menstrual cycle and menopause. He explains the interconnectedness of temperature regulation, sleep cycles, hunger, and satiety, highlighting the hypothalamus's crucial role. The episode provides practical advice for improving sleep during menopause, emphasizing the importance of creating a consistent sleep routine and optimizing the bedroom environment for optimal rest. You can find Professor Vincent at his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-walsh-15187b28/?originalSubdomain=ukGet a copy of the books mentioned in this podcast:https://www.amazon.com.au/Rhythms-Life-Biological-Clocks-Control-ebook/dp/B005LMSKAYhttps://www.penguin.com.au/books/why-we-sleep-9780141983769https://www.amazon.com.au/Take-Nap-Change-Your-Life/dp/0761142908 Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at [email protected] today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/Follow Andrew May: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcastIf you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.