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Restorative sleep is self-care and is fundamental for our overall well-being. However, during the menopause phase, sleep can be hard to come by for so many as fluctuating and declining hormones can cause disturbances, which can interrupt our wildest dreams. 

So does that mean you’re not taking care of yourself if you’re not getting sufficient sleep? Of course not. The self-care is determining what works best to support restful and restorative sleep. 

There is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all regarding restorative sleep during menopause. We each have to assess our own body, and its needs, and determine the strategies that work to support sweet slumber.

During the pandemic, I came into awareness of my own sleep disturbances. The time at home also presented me with an opportunity to work on ways to support and restore quality sleep.

In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of my sleep story, addressing the importance of sleep and four things I do to enhance restorative sleep during this menopausal phase. 

*Correction: I transitioned into menopause on November 23rd, 2022 not February 23rd as I said in the podcast.

 

Let’s (peri)MenoPause and prosper!

In this episode:

00:00: Preview

01:07: Intro

01:40: The importance/benefits of sleep

04:08: Reasons for sleep disturbances during menopause

05:30: An important note about the sleep statistics regarding non-binary and Black women

06:17: How hormones affect our sleep

07:38: The 4 things I do to optimize sleep during this post-menopasue phase

08:31: First thing I do to support sleep

15:17: Second thing I do to support sleep

16:05: Third thing I do to support sleep

20:36: Fourth thing I do to support sleep

28:19: What you should do

29:35: Summary

Additional Resources For Support:

Take the Menopause Quiz: Find out if you might be experiencing (peri)menopause

Menopause blog posts: Various posts about the menopausal phase

The symptoms checklist: A checklist with over forty symptoms you can check off

The menopause question list: A list of questions to ask your healthcare partner

Facebook private community: Private Facebook Community. Click the link to Join

Disclaimer

I am by no means a medical professional. I am a Licensed and certified Biology/Health teacher/educator and award-winning beauty/wellness founder. Any information shared on this and future podcasts is my point of view or that of the guests. Please consult with your primary care partner for advice and treatments for your health and well-being. Please read the entire disclaimer Here.