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The 3AM Wake-Up: Why Perimenopause Turns Your Nights Upside Down
If you're suddenly waking at 3AM with a racing mind, a pounding heart and absolutely no chance of falling back asleep — you’re not alone.
In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, we break down the night-time anxiety, the 3AM cortisol spike, and the midlife sleep disruption that so many women experience during perimenopause.
Dr Golda explains in a warm, relatable way why these night-time wake-ups happen, how fluctuating hormones affect the brain, and how cortisol, oestrogen and progesterone influence sleep patterns in your 40s.
We take a compassionate, humorous look at why your brain goes into “catastrophe mode” the moment you wake — and how to support yourself through it with simple, soothing, nervous-system-friendly steps.
If you’ve been asking:
“Why do I wake up at 3AM?”
“Why does perimenopause ruin my sleep?”
“Why is my mind racing at night?”
…this episode is exactly what you need.
⭐ What We Cover (optimised keywords)- Why perimenopause sleep problems are so common
- The hormonal reasons behind the 3AM cortisol spike
- How oestrogen and progesterone influence sleep depth
- Why your brain feels anxious or overstimulated at night
- How perimenopause can trigger night-time anxiety
- Why the midlife brain becomes more sensitive to noise, temperature & stress
- What actually helps calm the nervous system at night
- Why this is a biological transition, not a personal failing
⭐ Book a 1:1 Menopause Consultation
If you’re experiencing night-time anxiety, sleep disruption, or perimenopause symptoms that affect your life, you can book a private medical consultation with Dr Golda.
👉 Book an appointment:
https://www.drgolda.com
As a dual board-certified doctor (UK & Canada) and menopause specialist, Dr Golda provides holistic, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.
⭐ Join My Email List (free weekly midlife education)If you want calm, simple explanations about hormones, sleep, mood, and perimenopause — delivered straight to your inbox — join my weekly email list.
👉 Join here:
https://plain-king-16979.myflodesk.com/tgxleva567
You'll get helpful insights, supportive guidance, and extra resources that don’t fit into the podcast.
⭐ DisclaimerThis podcast provides general education only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening does not create a doctor–patient relationship.
For personalised support, speak with a qualified clinician.
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By Dr. GoldaIf you're suddenly waking at 3AM with a racing mind, a pounding heart and absolutely no chance of falling back asleep — you’re not alone.
In this episode of Celebrity Menopause, we break down the night-time anxiety, the 3AM cortisol spike, and the midlife sleep disruption that so many women experience during perimenopause.
Dr Golda explains in a warm, relatable way why these night-time wake-ups happen, how fluctuating hormones affect the brain, and how cortisol, oestrogen and progesterone influence sleep patterns in your 40s.
We take a compassionate, humorous look at why your brain goes into “catastrophe mode” the moment you wake — and how to support yourself through it with simple, soothing, nervous-system-friendly steps.
If you’ve been asking:
“Why do I wake up at 3AM?”
“Why does perimenopause ruin my sleep?”
“Why is my mind racing at night?”
…this episode is exactly what you need.
⭐ What We Cover (optimised keywords)- Why perimenopause sleep problems are so common
- The hormonal reasons behind the 3AM cortisol spike
- How oestrogen and progesterone influence sleep depth
- Why your brain feels anxious or overstimulated at night
- How perimenopause can trigger night-time anxiety
- Why the midlife brain becomes more sensitive to noise, temperature & stress
- What actually helps calm the nervous system at night
- Why this is a biological transition, not a personal failing
⭐ Book a 1:1 Menopause Consultation
If you’re experiencing night-time anxiety, sleep disruption, or perimenopause symptoms that affect your life, you can book a private medical consultation with Dr Golda.
👉 Book an appointment:
https://www.drgolda.com
As a dual board-certified doctor (UK & Canada) and menopause specialist, Dr Golda provides holistic, evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs.
⭐ Join My Email List (free weekly midlife education)If you want calm, simple explanations about hormones, sleep, mood, and perimenopause — delivered straight to your inbox — join my weekly email list.
👉 Join here:
https://plain-king-16979.myflodesk.com/tgxleva567
You'll get helpful insights, supportive guidance, and extra resources that don’t fit into the podcast.
⭐ DisclaimerThis podcast provides general education only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening does not create a doctor–patient relationship.
For personalised support, speak with a qualified clinician.