If you’re tossing and turning all night, waking up at 3 AM, or struggling with night sweats and brain fog, you’re not alone. Sleep disturbances in midlife are incredibly common—but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them.

In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me, to talk about why midlife women struggle with falling and staying asleep, how hormones impact rest, and what you can do to start sleeping better—tonight.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why midlife sleep struggles happen (hint: it’s not just hormones!).
• How to create a sleep-friendly environment that actually helps you rest.
• The best temperature for sleep (and why keeping your room cool matters).
• How caffeine, alcohol, and stress are disrupting your sleep—and what to do instead.
• What to do when you wake up in the middle of the night so you can fall back asleep faster.

🎯 OMG Moment: You’re not alone—61% of women in perimenopause and menopause experience insomnia, but there are solutions that work!

Take Action

Ready to improve your sleep? Get 10% off sleep-supporting products (and other midlife items) from Hot or Just Me with the code MindYourMidlife at HotOrJustMe.com - and check out all the podcast favorites at www.cherylpfischer.com/recommendations.

Why This Episode Matters

Sleep is the foundation of your health, mood, and energy—yet so many women struggle in silence. This episode gives you practical, science-backed solutions to help you wake up refreshed, energized, and ready to take on your day.

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