How to Tackle Sleep Problems with Dr. Jen Zelovitzky : Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

If you're ready to stop surviving on coffee and cat naps, this episode is a must-listen.

In the first episode of our Reclaim Your Rest with Endy series, we sit down with Dr. Jen Zelovitzky, the Clinical Director of Women's Health and Vitality at Medcan and a specialist in women's health and midlife transitions. Our goal? To unpack the complex interplay of hormones, neurotransmitters, and lifestyle factors that can sabotage your sleep during perimenopause and beyond.

Dr. Jen shares her expert insights on how to identify the root causes of your sleep challenges and how to tackle them. Because to paraphrase Dr. Jen, if you're not sleeping, nothing else is working.

In this episode:

• Why addressing sleep disturbances should be a top priority in perimenopause care
• How hormonal shifts can hijack your sleep
• How to identify the root cause of your sleep disturbances so you can find the right remedy to help you get back to sleep
• The role of key neurotransmitters like orexin and serotonin in regulating sleep
• Medications to target sleep disruptors, like hormone therapy, sleep medicines, antidepressants, and other pharmaceutical options
• The power of CBT-I and other non-drug approaches for improving sleep

You're not doomed to be a sleep-deprived zombie for the rest of your life. With the right knowledge, support, and maybe a new mattress, you too can reclaim your rest.

This episode is brought to you by Endy, Canada’s leading online mattress brand, trusted by over 1 million sleepers. Endy’s mattresses are designed to keep you cool and supported all night long, so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on your day. With three comfort options—plush, medium-firm, and firm—you can find the perfect fit for your body and sleep style. And the best part? Endy delivers straight to your door, so upgrading your sleep is simpler than ever. Check them out at endy.com.

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Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky

Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky is a certified Menopause Specialist and the Clinical Director of Women’s Health at Medcan Toronto. Follow her on socials @DrJenZelo where she helps women better understand their bodies and advocate for their needs in the Canadian Healthcare system. She is also the mom of 2 amazing daughters and 3 fur babies.

Links for this episode

• Dr. Jen Zelovitzky on Instagram
• Medcan Women’s Health
• www.drjenzelo.ca
• Read Dr. Jen’s Blogs