Functional Moms Podcast24 Jun 2025

69. Why You Can’t Sleep After 40 (FIX TONIGHT!) | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Do you struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep? Then this episode is for you! We are going to speak with a triple board certified sleep physician.

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired – A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.

As a busy physician and mom of two, Dr. Brown understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority.

We learn:

Why sleep challenges are common for women after 40 and how to get to the root cause of poor sleep
Behavioral, medical and hormonal factors contribute to poor sleep
Lifestyle habits like caffeine and alcohol can distrupt sleep
Sleep apnea is often under-diagnosed in women, particularly during menopause
Hot flashes can significantly affect sleep quality
How to create a consistent sleep routine and why it matters
Optimizing the sleep environment enhances sleep quality
Melatonin can be helpful but it should be used with caution due to significant variability in melatonin supplements due to lack of FDA regulation
Over-the-counter sleep aids can lead to dependency if used excessively
Chronic use of sedating medications may increase dementia risk
Mind racing at bedtime often stems from unaddressed daily stressors; journaling can help clear the mind
Teenagers face unique challenges due to biological and social pressures
Limiting screen time before bed CAN improve sleep hygiene

Connect with Dr. Brown:

https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrFunkeBrown

https://www.therestfulsleepplace.com/

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