Why You Wake Up at 2 AM After 40 and How to Sleep Better
EP384 with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Sleep changed for me during perimenopause. I used to fall asleep the minute my head hit the pillow. Then I started struggling to fall asleep and waking up in the middle of the night, even when I was exhausted. If you're experiencing this after 40, I want to share what helped me.
In this solo episode of Live Like a Girl, I'm walking you through five steps to create a nighttime routine that supports better sleep. We're talking about estrogen, cortisol, blood sugar, and why your evening habits matter more than you might realize.
I'll show you how I think about evening lighting, dinner, magnesium-rich foods, caffeine, scrolling, and calming your nervous system before bed. At the end, I'll give you three simple things to try tonight and a two-week plan to help you see what works for your body.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why women start waking up at 2 or 3 a.m. during perimenopause and menopause
The connection between estrogen, cortisol, insulin, and sleep
How to set up the three hours before bedtime
Foods rich in magnesium and how Mindy uses them at dinner
What to know about magnesium drinks and supplements
Why late dinners, caffeine, and phone scrolling disrupt sleep
Three easy habits to start tonight
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