Episode 146 - Your Plan For Better Sleep

In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan. You’d be surprised, this plan starts in the morning.We will discuss:How to get ready for a good night’s sleep first thing in the morning. How to signal to your body it’s time to sleepWhat to do when you’re lying awake at nightWhy when you eat matters?How breathing exercises can helpEvidence-based treatments for insomniaMelatonin, MagnesiumThis episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.Dr Zoe Schaedel is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause, sleep problems and cancer patients. She has founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.06:23 Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn't Enough08:49 Experiencing Sleep Disruptions?17:05 Managing Hot Flushes for Better Sleep18:03 Improving Nighttime Wakefulness Habits23:55 Nighttime Thinking: Anxious and Uncontrolled25:52 Power of Breathing Exercises30:05 Overcoming Sleeplessness Strategies36:45 Managing Nighttime Anxiety and Options37:52 "Considering Sleeping Pills for Insomnia"46:06 Surviving Sleep Deprivation Tips51:46 Exploring Magnesium and CBD BenefitsConnect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/