79. World Sleep Day Special (Part 1) - “Tired but Wired: Why Women Cannot Sleep”, With Dr. Colleen Carney

This special double episode drops in recognition of World Sleep Day — March 13th.

Are you exhausted but wide awake at night? Melissa sits down with sleep expert Dr. Colleen Carney to unpack why sleep gets harder as we age, what actually works to fix it, and why so much of what we think we know about sleep is wrong. With a special focus on women in perimenopause, midlife, and menopause — this one is packed with real answers.

• Insomnia vs. occasional poor sleep — how to tell the difference
• Sleep stages, how much you actually need, and why quality matters
• How hormones, stress, and anxiety disrupt sleep in midlife
• Why sleep apnea is so often missed in women
• Sleep's critical role in heart health, brain health, mood, and metabolism
• Sleep medications, CBT-I, and what the science actually supports
• Common sleep myths — busted

Dr. Colleen Carney is a licensed clinical psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and one of the world's leading experts in insomnia and CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia). Her research has shaped international clinical guidelines for treating sleep disorders.

• Canadian Sleep Society
• National Sleep Foundation
• Sleep Foundation: sleepfoundation.org

Always speak with a qualified health-care provider about sleep concerns or treatment options.

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Tech and Audio Producer: Drew Garner 

Producer: Melissa Grelo (@melissagrelo, @agingpowerfullywithmelissagrelo)