Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physician.

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired – A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good. 

As a busy physician and mom of two, Dr. Brown understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority. 

We learn:

• Why sleep challenges are common for women after 40 and how to get to the root cause of poor sleep

• Behavioral, medical and hormonal factors contribute to poor sleep

• Lifestyle habits like caffeine and alcohol can distrupt sleep

• Sleep apnea is often under-diagnosed in women, particularly during menopause

• Hot flashes can significantly affect sleep quality

• How to create a consistent sleep routine and why it matters

• Optimizing the sleep environment enhances sleep quality

• Melatonin can be helpful but it should be used with caution due to significant variability in melatonin supplements due to lack of FDA regulation

• Over-the-counter sleep aids can lead to dependency if used excessively

• Chronic use of sedating medications may increase dementia risk

• Mind racing at bedtime often stems from unaddressed daily stressors; journaling can help clear the mind

• Teenagers face unique challenges due to biological and social pressures

• Limiting screen time before bed CAN improve sleep hygiene

Connect with Dr. Brown:

https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrFunkeBrown

https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/