Eps 393: Why Sleep Gets Worse After 40

Can’t sleep through the night anymore? Trust me, that’s not just aging.Sleep changes in perimenopause and menopause are often blamed on “getting older,” but that’s a misconception. I’m here to tell you what’s really going on and why your sleep issues might be your body’s way of communicating something deeper. From stress and hormone shifts to blood sugar crashes and gut issues, your body isn’t just “falling apart”, it’s giving you clues. In this episode, I’ll help you understand the patterns that are keeping you awake, so you can stop guessing and finally get the restful sleep you deserve.If you’ve been struggling with sleepless nights, this is the episode that’ll give you the clarity and answers you need. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 00:04 - Introduction to Sleep Struggles01:59 - Sleep Is Not Just Aging04:22 - The Real Causes of Sleep Issues07:13 - The Impact of Stress on Sleep09:00 - Cortisol Dysregulation and Night Waking10:41 - Blood Sugar Crashes and Sleep12:41 - Mineral Depletion and Sleep Quality15:03 - Why Generic Advice Doesn’t Work16:48 - The Importance of Functional Testing18:06 - The Costs of Poor Sleep19:32 - How to Start Improving Sleep🔗 Links & Resources🌐Beam Minerals: https://www.beamminerals.com/?oid=4&affid=1227(USE DISCOUNT CODE: BRIA at checkout for 20% off) 🌐AG1: DrinkAG1.com/BRIA (for a free $76 gift when you try AG1) 🌐 Website: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/🎧 Listen to past episodes: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/the-period-whisperer-podcast📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Make Nutrition Easy In Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/rVsL2APG/checkout📝 Grab The Ultimate Guide To Peptides For Perimenopause: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/offers/7Xa9HvoH/checkout 📩 Book a Free Discovery Call: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/hormonebreakthrough Connect with me: Connect with Bria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ Learn more about Bria’s coaching program: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/Coaching Subscribe to The Period Whisperer Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-period-whisperer-podcast-perimenopause-menopause/id1617315546 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5w8w0KbRuDwOUoBMzeFOOO YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bria_period_whisperer