Episode #33: How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in Menopause

In this podcast, Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus for menopause, interviews Dr. Steven Masley, a physician, nutritionist, trained chef, author, and the creator of the #1 health program for Public Television, 30 Days to a Younger Heart. They discuss the negative health effects when we lack sleep which includes weight gain, memory loss, and heart disease, what to avoid to get a better night’s sleep and supplements, tips and tricks to help improve our sleep, especially in menopause.Website: https://drmasley.com/Balancing Your Blood sugar in Menopause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-OZ5iOnobg&t=393s0:00 Introduction00:57 The importance of sleep1:53 Glymphatics3:18 As women in perimenopause and menopause, how can we get a better’s night sleep starting with what we should avoid7:47 Melatonin and how it affects sleep9:38 Eating before bed11:56 Supplements and lifestyle tips that help you sleep21:40 Long term sleep issues and sleeping pills24:12 Stress management and effects25:57 Tryptophan and 5htp- can it help you sleep26:14 Other things that can help women in perimenopause and menopause improve their sleep30:00 Darkness and sleep31:32 How napping affects sleep32:18 Shift workers and sleep36:00 Cortisol and blood sugar in relation to sleep37:52 Sleep apnea39:29 Monitoring our sleep with apps and other technology42:38 The Mediterranean diet- ranked #1===== Are you in perimenopause or menopause? Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group here: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf ======🛍️S H O P🇺🇲Valerian: https://amzn.to/2WvpbhM🇺🇲Valerian Tea: https://amzn.to/3p63Kjv🇺🇲 Magnesium: https://amzn.to/3fZfFKN🇺🇲 Magnesium and Melatonin: https://amzn.to/3aqpaSd🇺🇲 5 Hydroxytryptophan: https://amzn.to/3g61Uva🇺🇲 Ashwaghanda https://amzn.to/37hY1PX 🇺🇲 The Mediterranean Method Cook Book By Dr. Steven Masley: https://amzn.to/2LP1EWW🇺🇲🇨🇦 Manta Sleep Mask: https://bit.ly/35Ui7AB🇨🇦 Valerian: https://amzn.to/3mBLgFH🇨🇦 Valerian Tea: https://amzn.to/3rbpWL2🇨🇦 Magnesium: https://amzn.to/2DI9Y7j🇨🇦 Magnesium and melatonin: https://amzn.to/2Y3zURH🇨🇦 5 Hydroxytryptophan: https://amzn.to/2Zv2Q6L🇨🇦 Ashwagandha https://amzn.to/2MOAM6s🇨🇦 The Mediterranean Method Cook Book By Dr. Steven Masley: https://amzn.to/3aqPspl======🔔 S U B S C R I B E: https://bit.ly/2UTjmb0 ====== 🦋J O I N our email list: https://bit.ly/2y9bmwJ ====== // S O C I A L M O R P H U S ↙️ ▸ instagram | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/367EfWU ▸ facebook | /wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2T8ySkM ▸ twitter | @wearemorphus | https://bit.ly/2Taqa5w ▸ email | [email protected] A N D R E A D O N S K Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/2T9HojG ▸ facebook | /andreadonskyRHN | https://bit.ly/2WB4UYT ▸ twitter | @andreadonsky | https://bit.ly/3cDj5C9 ▸ linkedin | https://bit.ly/2Teraph N A T U R A L L Y S A V V Y ↙️ ▸ instagram | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2X1jEPD ▸ facebook | /naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2Zd1sVY ▸ twitter | @naturallysavvy | https://bit.ly/2z3soNi ▸ Pinterest: naturally savvy | https://bit.ly/367GERh ▸ email | [email protected]: This podcast contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of the product links, Naturally Savvy will receive a small commission so we can keep pumping out podcasts like this one (please note this doesn't increase the price of the product). Thank you so much for your support!#morphus #menopause #menopausesymptomsSend us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.