Ep. 48 Hormonal Insomina: Why Women Struggle More Than Men
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Waking up at 3 a.m. with your heart racing? Drenched in sweat even though the room is cold? Feeling exhausted but wired, night after night?
You're not alone—and you're not broken.
In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down the real reason so many women over 35 are struggling with sleep: hormonal insomnia. We'll explore how shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol hijack your rest and leave you battling fatigue, anxiety, and nighttime wake-ups.
Inside this episode:
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How estrogen affects melatonin and temperature regulation
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Why progesterone is your body's natural sleep aid
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The stress-hormone connection: cortisol and nighttime anxiety
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Daily habits and functional supplements that support sleep naturally
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How functional lab testing can pinpoint the root cause—no guesswork required
If you're tired of being tired, this episode will help you connect the dots and take meaningful steps toward better sleep—without sleep aids or band-aid solutions.
Next week, we shift our focus to thyroid health with "The Hidden Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction: Are You Missing the Clues?"
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