This week in UNSTUCK - the 6-week group coaching program, we're doing a deep dive into sleep. Let’s talk about the most common midlife sleep pattern I see: ✅ You fall asleep fine… ✅ You wake up between 2–4am… ✅ Your brain immediately opens 27 tabs and starts budgeting your entire life. If this is you, I want you to hear this clearly: This, although incredibly annoying, is a normal response to your situation. Your body is doing what it was designed to do: protect you. And in perimenopause, “protection” can look like: light sleep, frequent wake-ups, night sweats, anxiety spikes, restless legs, or that wired-but-tired feeling. Why it’s happening (in the most simplest of terms) In midlife, your system gets more sensitive to “threat signals,” like: - Blood sugar dips overnight → your body releases stress hormones to rescue you (hello, 3am wake-up) - Cortisol rhythm gets dysregulated → you’re tired at night but oddly alert at 2am - Estrogen + progesterone shift → temperature regulation + calming neurotransmitters get disrupted - Inflammation + alcohol + late-night snacks → amplify all of the above Translation: your sleep is your body’s safety signal.When your body feels safe, it sleeps. When it doesn’t, it stays on patrol. And this might be controversial: The goal isn’t “perfect sleep.” It’s more stable nights and a nervous system that stops treating bedtime like a fire drill. Here’s what I want you to try this week (realistic, not precious): 🌙 TRY THIS: The Peri Posse “Sleep Stack” (choose 2–3) 1) If you’re waking at 2–4am, make sure your evening meal is sufficient, contains protein AND complex carbs (rice, sweet potato, squash). In addition, try to eat this meal at least 90 minutes before you actually go to bed. If you wake at the same time nightly, that’s often blood sugar. Why it works: it helps prevent that overnight dip that triggers cortisol. 2) Stop doing cortisol’s favourite hobbies after dinner These are the “innocent” things that quietly mess with sleep:

Welcome to The Perimenopause Circle—I’m SO glad you’re here. 🙌 I created this space because I know how overwhelming midlife can feel and just how NOISY the advice is. I want you to know: You are not broken. You are not alone. And if you've been asking yourself, “Is this it? Is this how it's going to be now?” The answer is no, this is not permanent. With simple, strategic, science-backed tools, you can get off the hormonal rollercoaster and finally feel like the 35 year old version of yourself! I created this community after thousands of conversations with women just like you who expressed overwhelm, frustration, confusion and feelings of loneliness. This community is here to help you feel informed, empowered, and supported as you move through perimenopause with more clarity, calm, and confidence. Here’s what you’ll find inside: 💬 Real talk about hormones, mood, weight, sleep & more🥗 Simple strategies based on the 30-30-30 Method🧘‍♀️ Encouragement to move & nourish your body—without shame🤝 Connection with women who truly get it Let’s really get to know each other!👇 Drop a comment and share: 1. Where you’re from 2. One perimenopause symptom you’re struggling with 💛xo, Christie