If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3am with a racing mind or drenched from a night sweat, you’re not alone. Up to half of women in perimenopause and menopause experience disrupted sleep – and it can affect everything from your mood and memory to your relationships and quality of life.

In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, we talk to Dr Giselle Withers, a clinical psychologist and founder of A Mindful Way. Giselle specialises in helping people reclaim restful nights through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and mindfulness – both proven, evidence-based treatments that work without relying on medication.

She explains why hormonal shifts, stress and “busy-brain syndrome” create the perfect storm for poor sleep, and how CBT-I – particularly when combined with mindfulness practices – can retrain your mind and body to sleep soundly again. Visit her website at www.amindfulway.com.au for further resources and information. 

If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3am with a racing mind or drenched from a night sweat, you&rsquo;re not alone. Up to half of women in perimenopause and menopause experience disrupted sleep &ndash; and it can affect everything from your mood and memory to your relationships and quality of life.
In this episode of Thriving in Menopause, we talk to Dr Giselle Withers, a clinical psychologist and founder of <a href="amindfulway.com.au" data-start="1698" data-end="1741">A Mindful Way</a>. Giselle specialises in helping people reclaim restful nights through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and mindfulness &ndash; both proven, evidence-based treatments that work without relying on medication.
She explains why hormonal shifts, stress and &ldquo;busy-brain syndrome&rdquo; create the perfect storm for poor sleep, and how CBT-I &ndash; particularly when combined with mindfulness practices &ndash; can retrain your mind and body to sleep soundly again. Visit her website at <a href="https://www.amindfulway.com.au">www.amindfulway.com.au</a> for further resources and information.&nbsp;

At Prevention we know how confusing and truly overwhelming the changes caused by menopause can be. That’s why we’ve enlisted some of Australia’s best health experts to share simple ways to make midlife easier in our new podcast, Thriving in Menopause. We cover it all, from minimising those awful hot flushes, to easing mad-eyed mood swings, to managing sudden weight shifts, to handling your relationship. If you’re a woman in midlife, this series just for you!

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