Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and Sleep Hygiene with Dr. Nishi Bhopal

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Nishi Bhopal to discuss everything you need to know about insomnia, sleep apnea, and sleep hygiene. Find out why fluctuating estrogen and declining progesterone trigger those 3AM awakenings, how sleep apnea in midlife women is frequently misdiagnosed, and why rigid sleep hygiene routines can actually worsen chronic insomnia. Dr. Bhopal also shares her expertise to highlight how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve female libido, the surprising link between low ferritin and restless sleep, and how taking short daily breaks can help downshift an overactive nervous system.Follow Dr. Bhopal on YouTube and Instagram @intrabalanced or visit her practice at pacificintegrativepsychiatry.com.Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.comLike and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast!Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show!Follow us on Social Media...Instagram: DrSadafobgynTikTok: DrSadafobgyn