Ep 87 How Women Can Sleep Smarter and Get Better Rest with Dr. Nicole Moyen
Description
We know sleep is important, but what if we’ve been missing a huge piece of the puzzle, especially when it comes to women? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nicole Moyen, Senior Director of Science and Clinical Research at Eight Sleep, to dive deep into the science of sleep, temperature, hormones, and why women experience sleep differently than men. We talk about the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, pregnancy, and postpartum, how sleep tracking and thermal regulation transform your recovery, and more. She also shares the best strategies for improving deep sleep, what to do if you wake up at 3 AM, and how women can stop feeling guilty about needing more rest. Tune in to learn how to future-proof your health one night at a time.
In this episode, you will learn:
00:00 Meet Dr. Nicole Moyen, Director of Science & Clinical Research at Eight Sleep.
07:00 What is the Eight Sleep Pod?
10:45 Tips to have a deep sleep.
14:30 How sleep differs between women and men.
19:30 The one mistake you make after waking up in the middle of the night.
21:30 How women’s sleep patterns differ across life stages (pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause).
26:00 How one night of poor sleep can disrupt your heart rate, HRV, and stress markers.
29:45 What the data says about melatonin, GABA, valerian, and more.
Resources
Learn more about Eight Sleep HERE!
Get your FREE Guide to “The Basics” HERE - 6 things you should be doing for your health!
Find more resources on our website - amymdwellness.com
Go to eightsleep.com/amymd and use code "AMYMD" for $350 off the Pod.
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