Sleeping Pills vs CBTI: Which Really Fixes Insomnia? | The Forties Formula in Focus

If you’ve been relying on melatonin or considering sleeping pills, this episode challenges everything you think you know about fixing insomnia. We dive into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a science-backed, first-line treatment recommended by leading sleep organizations.You’ll learn why sleep issues in midlife aren’t just about hormones and why most women are never told about this powerful alternative. This episode breaks down how your thoughts, habits, and behaviors may be keeping you awake and how to reset them.If you’re tired of being tired, this is where things change.In This Episode:- CBT-I is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, not medication- Sleep problems are often driven by behavioral and cognitive patterns, not just hormones- Most women are never offered CBT-I, despite strong medical backing- Sleeping pills treat symptoms—but don’t fix the root cause- Small changes in how you think about sleep can dramatically improve sleep qualityHosted by Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda LimConnect with Amanda & Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/thefortiesformula/Jasmin Dhillon - https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasminAmanda Lim - https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim