Ep. 58: Wide Awake at 3am? How Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause Disrupt Sleep (and What To Do About It)

October 21, 2025 • 00:49:20
Ep. 58: Wide Awake at 3am? How Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause Disrupt Sleep (and What To Do About It)
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Ep. 58: Wide Awake at 3am? How Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause Disrupt Sleep (and What To Do About It)

Oct 21 2025 | 00:49:20

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Francesca Liparoti

Show Notes

If you’re waking up in the night during perimenopause, your hormones could be to blame. Learn how oestrogen, progesterone, and stress impact your sleep, plus practical ways to support your circadian rhythm, calm your nervous system, and finally sleep through the night. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your body’s signals and clear steps to start sleeping soundly again.

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