The Sleep Coach Podcast
Improve sleep, restore energy, balance hormones, and wake up restored for the midlife woman
Episodes
15 episodes
EPISODE 14: MENOPAUSE IS WEIRD: 7 FACTS NOBODY WARNED US ABOUT
One minute you’re cold. The next you’re kicking off the covers like they personally offended you. And why did you walk into this room again?After a few deeper episodes, we’re taking a lighter turn. Join me for seven surprising facts abou...
Episode 13: What Poor Sleep Is Doing to Your Midlife Brain
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there—or reread the same sentence three times because your brain simply refuses to cooperate?It may not be “just aging.” Poor or disrupted sleep can affect attention, memory, conc...
Episode 12: After the Reaction—How to Repair Without the Guilt Spiral
You snapped, shut down, or said something you wish you could take back. Now what?In the final episode of the emotional regulation series, Shelley shares how to repair a difficult moment without drowning in guilt, over-apologizing, or pre...
Episode 11 - From Reaction To Response
Understanding your emotions is one thing. Knowing what to do when they show up in real life is another.In Part Three of the emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what it actually means to work with your emotions instead of suppre...
Episode 10 - Your reaction may happen in a split second—but it didn’t begin there.
In Part Two of this emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what happens beneath an emotional reaction and why certain situations can feel so intense, especially when you’re already stressed, exhausted, or carrying more than you realize.<...
Episode 9: Why Everything Feels Like Too Much Lately—Emotional Reactivity in Midlife
Why do small things suddenly feel so big in midlife?In Episode 9, we’re beginning a new series on emotional regulation and exploring why you may feel more reactive, overwhelmed, impatient, or unlike yourself lately.You’ll learn ho...
Episode 8: Bloating, Brain Fog & Bad Sleep?
Have you noticed that foods you’ve eaten for years suddenly don’t agree with you? More bloating, constipation, digestive changes, brain fog—or even changes in your mood and sleep?It may not be a coincidence.In this episode of T...
EPISODE 7: Why You’re Still Exhausted After a Full Night’s Sleep
What if your biggest sleep problem isn't actually happening in your bedroom... but inside your brain?If you've ever climbed into bed exhausted only to have your mind suddenly come alive with tomorrow's to-do list, replay old conve...
Episode 6: Why Your Nighttime Routine Isn't Working (And What to Do Instead)
You've bought the magnesium. You've tried the sleepy tea. You dim the lights, stay off your phone, and follow all the "perfect" bedtime advice...So why are you still lying awake?In this episode of The Sleep Coach, Shelley S...
Episode 5: “Why Midlife Women Feel Exhausted All The Time”
Are you constantly tired—even when you're doing all the "right" things?Maybe you're sleeping more, taking supplements, eating healthier, or your lab work keeps coming back "normal"… yet you still feel completely drained.You're not...
Episode 4: Could Your Gut Be Keeping You Awake? The Surprising Gut-Sleep Connection
If you've been struggling with restless nights, waking up at 3am, bloating, digestive issues, or feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, your gut may be playing a much bigger role than you realize.In this episode, we're explo...
🎙️ EPISODE 3: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night — The Neuroscience of Midlife Insomnia
Have you ever climbed into bed completely exhausted, only to have your brain replay conversations, plan tomorrow, or spiral into worry at 2 a.m.?You're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong.In this episode, Shelley Simpson...
EPISODE 2: Tired But Wired — Why You’re Exhausted All Day but Awake at Night
Episode 2: Tired But Wired — Why You're Exhausted All Day but Awake at NightDo you spend your entire day feeling exhausted, only to find yourself wide awake the moment your head hits the pillow?You're not imagining it—and you're c...
Episode 1: Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 A.M. (and What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You)
Do you fall asleep just fine, only to wake up around 2 or 3 a.m. with your mind racing—and no matter how hard you try, you can't fall back asleep?If you're a woman over 40, you're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone....