Cracking the Code on Sleep in Menopause
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Sleep! Almost all of us want more or better sleep. Some of us struggle with it. Especially during the menopausal journey. And you sure can’t create your kick ass next chapter when you’re dragging your see through the day.  So todays episode is all about sleep!  I   I really struggled with insomnia  and constant wale ups during my menopausal journey. Not having enough energy to get through the day to only lay awake all night was truly awful.  I became obsessed with sleep. I thought about all day, I read all the latest research, tried all the supplements and wore the sleep devices and still couldn’t get relief.  I finally did but it was a long road.   Thats why I’m excited to share my guest today, Dr. Shelby Harris. She is a behavioural sleep expert who shares her insights, tips and strategies (some of which might sound counter intuitive) for how we can improve our sleep.   We talk about: Why sleep is so important  Getting the right amount of quality sleep How we inadvertently create and perpetuate our sleep issues  Why you shouldn’t try to make up for a bad night of sleep Common sleep disruptors Tips and strategies for better sleep (some of which might sound counter intuitive)  If you find yourself struggling with sleep issues, you’re going to want to listen to this one.     Dr. Harris is in private practice in White Plains, NY where she specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression. She is board certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (BSM) by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and treats a wide variety of sleep disorders (insomnia, nightmares, circadian rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, apnea treatment noncompliance) using evidence-based non-pharmacological treatments.   Dr. Harris has been an invited columnist for the New York Times "Consults Blog," Dr. Oz's website "You Beauty," and Psychology Today and is frequently quoted in the media, including such publications as The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, O Magazine, and New York Magazine. She has appeared on the Today Show, World News with Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, ABC7-NY's Eyewitness News, CBS News and ABC's Primetime: Live. She is also the author of a book called  The woman’s guide to overcoming insomnia.    https://www.drshelbyharris.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Guide-Overcoming-Insomnia-Medication/dp/0393711617/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1661444774&sr=8-1  
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