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Sleep Problems During Perimenopause and Menopause: What’s Really Happening?

By Giselle Withers | Apr 21, 2025

Many women tell me about a common problem: after years of sleeping well, they suddenly find themselves awake at night, having night sweats, or waking up often—all starting around perimenopause.

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The Midlife Reset: Rebuilding the Pillars of Health

By Giselle Withers | Apr 8, 2025

Life moves fast. Our minds are constantly juggling to-do lists, worries, and distractions. But what if you had a simple way to pause, reset, and find clarity—anytime, anywhere? And you could do it in three minutes.

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The Midlife Reset: Rebuilding the Pillars of Health

By Giselle Withers | Mar 24, 2025

Let’s be real—perimenopause and menopause can throw some serious curveballs. Between the hot flushes, mood swings, and sleepless nights, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Some days, it can seem like everything is shifting beneath your feet.

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Does sleeping better help you lose weight?

By Giselle Withers | Mar 3, 2025

Are you struggling with your weight while also not sleeping well? These two issues might be more connected than you realise. As a psychologist who works with sleep disorders, I’m sometimes asked: “Does sleeping better help you lose weight?”

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Night Sweats and Sleep Disruption: Understanding the Science and Finding Relief

By Giselle Withers | Feb 18, 2025

Night sweats are far more common that you may think… with around 60-80% of perimenopausal and menopausal women experiencing them.

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Alcohol and Sleep: Realistic Strategies for the Festive Season

By Giselle Withers | Dec 12, 2024

If you’re like me, and many people I know, you might find “the most wonderful time of the year” can also be quite stressful and at times overwhelming.

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Five Tips for Improving Brain Fog in Perimenopause

By Giselle Withers | Dec 2, 2024

In my previous blog, I discussed brain fog and other cognitive changes that many women report during perimenopause, including difficulties with memory, organisation, focus, and concentration.

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Brain Fog during Perimenopause: the good news!

By Giselle Withers | Nov 19, 2024

Many women find cognitive changes – like forgetfulness, memory issues, and trouble concentrating – to be some of the most frustrating and concerning aspects of this life stage.

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The connection between ADHD and sleep

By Giselle Withers | Nov 7, 2024

You’ve probably noticed ADHD being discussed everywhere lately – in the media, across social networks, and maybe in your own conversations with friends and colleagues.

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ADHD, Sleep, and Hormones in Perimenopause

By Giselle Withers | Nov 2, 2024

If you follow social media, you might have noticed that ADHD is a hot topic lately, with many people reporting new diagnoses, especially among women in their 40s and 50s.

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