Getting Your Zzz’s Back: Sleep Tips for Women in Perimenopause with Dr. Alison Kole | PAUZ Health

Struggling with restless nights, 3 AM wake-ups, or feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a nationally recognized sleep expert and founder of Oak Health Sleep, to talk about why so many women experience disrupted sleep during perimenopause—and what you can do about it.

With board certifications in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care, Dr. Kole shares evidence-based strategies (like CBT-I), powerful lifestyle shifts, and the most common sleep myths holding women back from deep, restorative rest.

🧠 You’ll learn:

• Why sleep gets harder in your 40s and 50s
• How hormones, stress, and lifestyle collide to sabotage your rest
• The truth about melatonin, sleep meds, and CBT-I
• Simple changes that can make a big difference—starting tonight
• How to reset your body’s natural sleep rhythm

Whether you're just noticing changes or have been struggling for years, this conversation is your guide to finally getting your Zzz’s back.

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📍Connect with Dr. Kole:
Oak Health Sleep: https://oakhealthsleep.com
Podcast: Sleep Is My Waking Passion
Website: www.askthesleepmd.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/askthesleepmd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/askthesleepmd

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kole-md-mph-fccp-faasm-b6a26715

💬 Drop your questions in the comments—we’d love to hear how sleep is showing up in your life.

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Darren G. Candow, Ph.D., CSEP-CEP, FISSN is a Professor and Director of the Aging Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory, Director of Research for the Athlete Health and Performance Initiative and past Associate Dean-Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina, Canada. The overall objectives of Dr. Candow’s research program are to develop effective lifestyle interventions involving nutrition (primarily creatine monohydrate) and physical activity (resistance training) which have practical and clinical relevance for improving properties of muscle, bone and brain health/function. Dr. Candow has published > 150 peer-refereed journal manuscripts (h-index: 49, i10-index: 107), received > $2 million in research support, and supervised over 20 MSc and PhD students. In addition, Dr. Candow serves on the editorial review boards for the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition; Nutrients; Frontiers; Advanced Exercise and Health Sciences; Scientific Reports; and Longevity and as a Scientific Advisor for AlzChem and Create. Dr. Candow is also a fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and a Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology-Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Dr. Lori Brotto is a renowned figure in the field of women's sexual health. As a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she holds a Canada Research Chair, focusing on developing safe and accessible treatments for prevalent sexual concerns in women. She is a published author on the topic of mediation and libido.

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