The Sleep Coach Podcast
Improve sleep, restore energy, balance hormones, and wake up restored for the midlife woman
Episodes
10 episodes
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....