Waking at 3am and wondering if you’ll ever sleep properly again?

Then this episode of Eat, Move, Thrive in Midlife and Beyond is for you. Sandra explains why sleep becomes harder during perimenopause, how disrupted sleep affects fat loss, mood, and energy and the small, practical changes that can make a big difference (without chasing perfection).

You’ll learn:

- Why sleep is one of the most powerful fat loss tools in midlife

- How hormones like oestrogen, progesterone, and cortisol affect your sleep cycles

- The surprising link between under-eating and 3am wake-ups

- Natural sleep supporters like tart cherry juice, magnesium, and tryptophan-rich foods

- Why alcohol and hot baths have opposite effects on sleep — and how to use them wisely

- How to calm night-time anxiety and work with your body, not against it

Key takeaway:

Sleep is a biological necessity that becomes even more important in midlife.

You don’t need perfect sleep; you just need better sleep, more often.