The Hidden Hormonal Cost of Women’s Poor Sleep (Weight + Sleep Relationship Explained) with Alanna McGinn

Dec 2, 2025
37 mins

Episode Description

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

  • Why Sleep Is a Lifesaving Health Priority
  • Understanding Normal Sleep Architecture
  • How Women’s Sleep Differs From Men’s
  • Why So Many Women Struggle With Sleep
  • Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & the Mental Load
  • Rapid-Fire Sleep Myths: What’s Fact vs Fiction?
  • Is Tech in Bed Really That Bad? A Realistic Take
  • Building an Effective Wind-Down Routine
  • Sleep Hacks for Bright Evenings and Busy Mornings
  • Should You Use Wearable Sleep Trackers?
  • How Better Nutrition Can Rebalance Sleep, Stress & Weight

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