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Ep 174 - Sleep, Stress, and Sanity in Midlife

Author
Nicole van Hattem
Published
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Episode Link
http://hotandhealthy.libsyn.com/ep-174-sleep-stress-and-sanity

Can’t sleep? Stressed all the time? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, Nicole reveals why perimenopause disrupts sleep and increases stress, and what you can do to reclaim calm and rest.

Full Description: Hormones, cortisol, and modern life collide in midlife — often leaving women exhausted and anxious. In this episode, Nicole unpacks the science and shares practical tools for restoring your sanity.

You’ll discover:

  • Why perimenopause wreaks havoc on sleep cycles

  • The connection between cortisol, stress, and menopause symptoms

  • Mindfulness, breathing, and nervous system resets you can use today

  • Lifestyle shifts that bring more calm, clarity, and balance

Download your free Menopause Symptom Tracker and explore Nicole’s retreat recommendations for deep rest at nicolevanhattem.com.

Next up: Episode 175 — Building Your Support Squad: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone.

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