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 ( https://somnia.org.uk/ ) 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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