Host Alanna McGinn welcomes her first guest to the Bedtime Edit Podcast, psychotherapist Dr. Carlen Costa. They discuss the intricate relationship between sleep and mental health, particularly for women in midlife. Carlen highlights the unique challenges faced by women during this life stage, including hormonal changes and societal pressures. The conversation delves into the consequences of poor sleep on mental health and the impact of neurodivergence with practical tips for improving sleep hygiene. They touch on the importance of a bedtime routine and mindfulness with kindness to oneself. They also debunk some common misconceptions surrounding midlife sleep.

More About Carlen Costa:

Carlen Costa is a dynamic OCSWSSW psychotherapist, clinical sexologist, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist and cannabis educator based in London, Ontario, Canada. Carlen teaches you how to love yourself and others better through her content and in her mental wealth center Mothership London, connecting with people heart to heart daily.

As author of the bestseller, ‘Love: The Women’s Guide to Not Fucking Settling’, her continued passion for empowering others extends to her role as host of The Spicy Fat Podcast, where she dives deep into topics ranging from ADHD, weight loss, positive body image, mental health, love, relationships, cannabis and psychedelics. Spicy Fat reflects Carlen's mission to guide women entering their 40s in understanding their bodies, brains, and hearts while fostering radical self-love.

Find out more about Carlen Costa and her practice:

https://www.carlencosta.com/

https://www.spicyfat.com/

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Get to know the host of The Bedtime Edit Podcast! Alanna McGinn introduces her work as a certified sleep consultant and stress management educator with a new focus on the unique challenges faced by midlife women. Alanna will explore everything from hormonal changes to mid-life transitions like divorce. Alanna emphasizes the importance of community conversations and creating a safe space for women to share their experiences. She will provide practical sleep tips in every episode and encourages listeners to engage with her by sharing their stories and questions!

Connect with Alanna below:

https://www.thebedtimeedit.com/

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https://alannamcginn.com/

https://goodnightsleepsite.com/

What's keeping you up at night? Certified Sleep Consultant and Stress Management Educator Alanna McGinn is here to help! As a mom of three teenagers navigating her own messy mid-life, she knows firsthand that a good night's sleep is a fundamental piece of the puzzle.

Midlife can bring on major life transitions like career shifts, relationship changes, and don't get us started on menopause.

This podcast will cover all and any topics that keep you up at night. Let this be your midlife safe space; we'll share personal stories, speak to experts, and reroute this rollercoaster together. Let's develop a better understanding of our emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental health needs.

Don't sleep on this podcast! Find new episodes of The Bedtime Edit every other Monday.

About the Host:

Alanna McGinn is the creator of the Messy Middle Sleep Solution Program, and a media Sleep Expert with the following qualifications:

Through her years of training, education, and experience she’s passionate about helping women struggling with midlife demands like raising teens, caring for aging parents, managing careers, and navigating perimenopause - all of which she too is navigating.

She’s been there too, her messy middle involves a divorce and starting over as a single mom at 45 years old. Like so many, her sleep and well-being took a hit and she is committed to making changes to better her sleep and stress.

https://alannamcginn.com/

https://goodnightsleepsite.com/