Ep 14 | Your Brain on Peri: Sleep
OvaryActive10 Apr 2025

Ep 14 | Your Brain on Peri: Sleep

Strap in and grab your magnesium and chamomile tea—this week we're battling Perimenopause's sworn nemesis: a good night's sleep.

Joining the Docs for the third part in the Your Brain on Peri series is the brilliant Dr. Meredith Broderick—triple-board certified in neurology, sleep medicine, and behavioral sleep medicine (basically, she's the Swiss Army knife of slumber science).

Dr. Broderick brings her expertise on why perimenopausal sleep is often so elusive, how women are uniquely impacted by sleep disorders, and why sleep medicine isn't just about popping a pill and hoping for the best. Heads up…your smart watch might be lying to you.

Basically, if you've ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wondering if it's you or your hormones—you're in the right place. Share this episode with a tired friend, colleague, or sister!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:41] Meet Meredith Broderick, MD: Sleep Medicine Expert

[1:28] Sleep med vs. behavioral sleep medicine

[3:05] Why is my body throwing 3 AM tantrums?

[6:55] The role of sleep studies and devices

[19:51] Circadian rhythms and why shift work = body betrayal

[24:18] Sleep quality & your waistline–the sleep-weight connection

[29:42] Sleep studies

[34:40] Pros and cons of CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)

[40:30] Modern CPAP machines

[43:02] Final Thoughts on sleep and health

Connect with Meredith Broderick, MD:
soundsleepguru.com

Instagram | @sleepdoctormer

Follow the show @OvaryActive Instagram | YouTube

Meet the Docs:

More information about Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su:

Gennev: www.gennev.com/clinician/dr-rebecca-dunsmoor-su

LinkedIn @rebecca-dunsmoor-su

More information about Dr. Amy Voedisch:

Stanford Medical Clinic: stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/v/amy-voedisch.html

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