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Ep79 Wired at 3am? Hormones, Cortisol & Sleep Changes in Perimenopause Explained
In this episode, we explore the science behind one of the most common (and frustrating) experiences in perimenopause: waking at 3am and struggling to fall back asleep.
If your sleep feels lighter, more fragmented, or suddenly unpredictable, this episode will help you understand why it’s happening—and what you can actually do about it.
We break down:
😴 How declining oestrogen affects sleep, mood, and stress response😴 Why cortisol can feel like an “internal alarm clock” at 3am😴 The connection between hormones, serotonin, and melatonin😴 Why your brain feels “wired but tired” at night
Finally, we…
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