If you’re lying awake in the middle of the night wondering why on earth you can’t stay asleep anymore, you’re not alone, and you don’t just have to chalk it up to perimenopause and do nothing about it.
In this episode, Francesca dives into the fascinating connection between your hormones and your sleep patterns during perimenopause. You’ll learn how oestrogen and progesterone influence your circadian rhythm, mood, and nervous system, and why even small hormonal shifts can trigger early waking, restless nights, or that dreaded 4am alertness.
Francesca also shares practical, evidence-informed ways to restore deep, restorative sleep, from balancing blood sugar and supporting vagal tone to helpful herbs and nutrients for calming your nervous system and supporting sleep.
You’ll come away with a new understanding of your body’s signals and clear steps to start sleeping soundly again.
Listen now to learn:
- How low or fluctuating oestrogen affects your circadian rhythm and sleep quality
- Why progesterone is your natural sleep aid (and what happens when it declines)
- How serotonin, melatonin, and blood sugar all link to those middle-of-the-night wake-ups
- Simple strategies to support your hormones, calm your nervous system, and finally get a good night’s sleep
Free Resources:
- Perimenopause Blueprint: 4 Pillars For Balance + Vitality – download it here.
- Thriving Through Perimenopause Masterclass Recording – access it here.
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