For women in perimenopause and beyond, sleep can be elusive. In this episode I share just why struggles with night waking (complete with racing, circular thoughts), sluggish mornings and more are so common in midlife, and the products and tactics that have helped me improve my sleep – plus, I give you the details of my bedtime routine!

Links Mentioned In This Episode

Why sunrise alarm clocks are saving my midlife sleep + my favorite models

Give your sleep routine an autumn makeover

7 ways to get better sleep in perimenopause and menopause

5 essential elements of my bedtime routine

3 herbal tea blends to help you sleep

CNN: Women in midlife aren’t getting enough sleep

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