Sleep is not just something women need more of. It is something women struggle with in ways that are fundamentally different from men and almost nobody explains why.

Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD is one of the most respected sleep scientists in the world. Her research has shaped sleep policy in the US military. Her book, Sharing the Covers, is one of the most practical and science-backed guides to partnered sleep available. She is the rare researcher who can speak to the biology of sleep, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and what is actually happening in your bedroom, all in the same conversation.

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In this conversation:

Why women are twice as likely to have insomnia as men
What the new sleep duration research actually says (and why the magic number is not the point)
How relationship quality affects women's sleep and long-term health differently than men's
Why perimenopause is a perfect storm for sleep disruption
The 5 things that most reliably improve sleep quality

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Shownotes:

Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine: https://www.behavioralsleep.org

Dr. Wendy Troxel's TEDx Talk:

https://youtu.be/G0Zj_InJ4BQ?si=4-p3Iac2gItHlxtX