Why do so many midlife women struggle with sleep, and why does it feel impossible to fix?

In this episode, I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Andrea Matsumura to uncover the real reasons behind insomnia, middle-of-the-night wakeups, and relentless fatigue during perimenopause and menopause.

From hormone shifts to misunderstood sleep apnea symptoms in midlife women, this conversation breaks down the science of sleep in a way that finally makes sense and gives you real, actionable steps to start sleeping better.

If you’ve ever woken up around 2 to 4 AM, struggled with brain fog, or felt exhausted no matter how long you sleep, this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

👉 Why women’s sleep issues are often misdiagnosed or overlooked

👉 The hormonal shifts disrupting your sleep in midlife

👉 Why waking up in the middle of the night is so common

👉 How poor sleep impacts brain health, metabolism, and mood

👉 The truth about melatonin (and how to use it correctly)

👉 Simple changes that can dramatically improve your sleep quality

Connect with Andrea:

Website: https://andreamatsumuramd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreamatsumura/

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