My guest this week is Dr Kat Lederle, PhD, MSc, Founder, Head of Sleep Health, Somnia, a sleep scientist, chronobiologist and one of the leading experts in the field of sleep therapy. She works with women going through menopause on a one to one basis.
In our conversation we talk about:
how sleep works: sleep pressure and the body clock
impact of stress and anxiety on sleep
the vicious cycle of trying to control sleep and a busy mind, and how this can perpetuate/ contribute to the sleep issue
the role of acceptance and compassion when responding to poor sleep at night AND to exhaustion during the day
The 3 key takeaways for you from this episode:
Understand the biological reasons for poor sleep during the menopausal transition
What behaviours can contribute to sleep poor sleep
What helpful habits can support sleep and help you feel in control
You connect with Dr Kat by going to her website and for more information on sleep download her book Sleep Sense which contains information on why sleep is vital for a healthy life.
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SE3: EP 18 How to Sleep Better in Menopause with Dr Kat Lederle