From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms

12/05/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show!Send a text by tapping the link above and let me know if you like the show!This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal. Ruthie Gray shares candid stories about her own sleep struggles that began during her children’s teenage driving years and continued through empty nest and caregiving seasons. She discusses the anxiety and physical changes, like menopause, that often rob sleep in mid-life and emphasizes the universal need for restful sleep as women grow older.Resources:Book:Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose by Ruthie Gray (specifically, Chapter 20 “Mama Needs Rest”)Ruthie’s Sleep Recommendations: View Ruthie’s Full List on AmazonTime-release melatoninCooling pillowsBlue light glassesSpecific supplements for hormone and stress management (view on Amazon)Ruthie’s naturopath, Rachel Rausch: Eiro Wellness WebsiteRetreat Opportunity for Christian empty-nest entrepreneurs & creativesNext Steps Retreat in Bradley, West Virginia—September 18–21Enjoy a blend of coaching, rest, and supportive community (or visit ruthiegray.com/retreat for details)Note: Affiliate links may be included.Visit Ruthie's Website at RuthieGray.com Get Ruthie's Sandwich Season Pieces Newsletter Read Ruthie's book, Empty Nest Awakening; Weaving the Threads of Your Passions into Purpose

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