The Strength in Hormones Podcast

Episode 119: [The LOdown] Why You Can't Stay Asleep, What Your Hormones Have to do with it (And How to Fix It)


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[The LOdown] Why You Can't Stay Asleep, What Your Hormones Have to do with it (And How to Fix It)

Do you find yourself waking up at 2 or 3 a.m., staring at the ceiling, wondering why you can’t stay asleep? In this week’s episode of The Strength in Hormones Podcast, I dive into the root causes of nighttime waking and what your hormones—like progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol—have to do with it.

You’ll learn why sleep disruptions often flare during certain phases of your cycle, how thyroid function impacts your ability to stay asleep, and practical strategies to finally get deeper, more restorative rest. 

 

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

00:00 Introduction to Sleep Disturbances

04:00 Understanding Sleep Data and Quality
10:41 Hormonal Influences on Sleep
15:58 Cortisol and Blood Sugar Dynamics with Sleep
19:47 Stress and Sleep Quality with Practical Solutions
23:01 Testing for Hormonal Imbalances Driving Sleep Disturbances

 

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