EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 19 MIN
The One Supplement That Saved Me From the Throes of Perimenopause
from Inspire Fitness · host Casey
If you know the 3 AM wake-up — wide awake, mind already running, doing the math on how many hours you have left before the alarm — this episode is for you.In this episode Casey gets personal. She shares her own experience with L-Theanine — the supplement her perimenopause practitioner recommended in February after starting progesterone in January — and what it has genuinely done for her sleep.More restful nights. Fewer 3 AM wake-ups. And when they do happen — actually being able to fall back to sleep. Game changer are the words she keeps coming back to.But Casey doesn't just share the personal experience — she breaks down exactly what L-Theanine is, how it works in the brain, and what the research says about why it's particularly powerful for women in perimenopause and menopause.In this episode you'll learn:Why sleep gets so disrupted in perimenopause — and the specific hormonal and neurological reasons behind itWhat L-Theanine is, where it comes from, and exactly how it supports sleep without acting as a sedativeWhat the research says about dosage, timing, and what to expect in the first few weeksWhat to know before you try it — and who should check with their provider firstThis isn't a supplement ad. It's an honest conversation from someone who has lived it - backed by the science that explains why.Note: Casey is sharing her personal experience and her practitioner's recommendation. Always consult your own healthcare provider before adding any supplement to your routine.Join us for Summer Sculpt- we start Monday, April 27! Details here: https://inspirehw.com/summer-sculpt-1Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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If you know the 3 AM wake-up — wide awake, mind already running, doing the math on how many hours you have left before the alarm — this episode is for you. In this episode Casey gets personal. She shares her own experience with L-Theanine — the supplement her perimenopause practitioner recommended in February after starting progesterone in January — and what it has genuinely done for her sleep. More restful nights. Fewer 3 AM wake-ups. And when they do happen — actually being able to fall bac...
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