How To Finally Get A Good Night's Sleep When You Are Perimenopausal, Dr. Carleara Weiss of Aeroflow shares insights | 266

Show Notes If you’re exhausted but wired… doing “all the right things” yet still lying awake at night… or waking up at 3 a.m. wondering what happened to your sleep—you are not broken, and you are not alone. During perimenopause, hormonal shifts quietly disrupt the systems that once made sleep feel effortless. Declining estrogen, rising cortisol, and suppressed melatonin can turn bedtime into a nightly struggle—leaving you tired, foggy, and frustrated the next day. And too often, women are told this is just part of aging and something they have to live with. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Carleara Weiss, PhD, MS, RN, a leading sleep science expert, to unpack what’s actually happening in your brain and body during perimenopause—and why sleep problems deserve real attention, not dismissal. This conversation reframes sleep as a foundational pillar of midlife health, not a luxury. You’ll learn why poor sleep affects everything from weight and mood to blood sugar and confidence—and how small, consistent shifts can help restore your body’s natural rhythms. If you’re tired of blaming yourself, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or wondering why your energy feels unpredictable no matter how “healthy” you eat, this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for—and how to respond with clarity instead of guilt. What You Will Learn How estrogen decline and rising cortisol disrupt melatonin and the sleep–wake cycle during perimenopause Why insomnia, night waking, and unrefreshing sleep are biological signals—not personal failures The connection between poor sleep, weight gain, blood sugar imbalance, and daytime fatigue Why consistent sleep schedules matter more in midlife than ever before How reframing sleep as essential self-care can improve overall health, confidence, and longevity About Our Guest Dr. Carleara Weiss, PhD, MS, RN, is a nationally recognized sleep science expert specializing in how hormonal changes affect sleep in adult and geriatric populations. She educates the public through Aeroflow’s blog and her platform, Dr. Wise Sleep Education, advocating for sleep as a cornerstone of long-term health. To learn more about our guest, click here: https://hellohotflash.com/episodes/better-sleep-aeroflow-carleara-weiss Additional Resources Listen to the limited-series podcast Christian Women and Menopause, exploring faith, stress, confidence, and health in midlife: https://hellohotflash.com/christian-women-and-menopause