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Sleep is not just something women need more of. It is something women struggle with in ways that are fundamentally different from men and almost nobody explains why.
Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD is one of the most respected sleep scientists in the world. Her research has shaped sleep policy in the US military. Her book, Sharing the Covers, is one of the most practical and science-backed guides to partnered sleep available. She is the rare researcher who can speak to the biology of sleep, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and what is actually happening in your bedroom, all in the same conversation.
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides.
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Brain Biohacking with Kayla Barnes — Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Perimenopause Sleep, and the Treatment That Outperforms Every Medication
Sleep is not just something women need more of. It is something women struggle with in ways that are fundamentally different from men and almost nobody explains why.
Dr. Wendy Troxel, PhD is one of the most respected sleep scientists in the world. Her research has shaped sleep policy in the US military. Her book, Sharing the Covers, is one of the most practical and science-backed guides to partnered sleep available. She is the rare researcher who can speak to the biology of sleep, the hormonal shifts of perimenopause, and what is actually happening in your bedroom, all in the same conversation.
This episode is sponsored by Zen Basil. Their certified edible basil seeds are designed for human nutrition, deliver 15g of fiber per serving, and are batch-tested for glyphosate and over 400 pesticides.
Use the code KAYLA20 for 20% off.
https://zenbasil.com/shopzenbasil/zenbasilseedbag
Join the most comprehensive *female-specific community for health and longevity optimization.* After over a decade dedicated to human performance and women’s health, I created this space to share everything you need to know to optimize health and lifespan. Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive protocols, live Q&As, the latest female longevity science, and a private, supportive community of like-minded women.
https://kayla-barnes-lentz.circle.so/female-longevity-community
In this conversation:
Why women are twice as likely to have insomnia as men
What the new sleep duration research actually says (and why the magic number is not the point)
How relationship quality affects women's sleep and long-term health differently than men's
Why perimenopause is a perfect storm for sleep disruption
The 5 things that most reliably improve sleep quality
Connect with Kayla:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@femalelongevity
Twitter:https://x.com/femalelongevity
Website:https://www.kaylabarnes.com/
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4OLWWn22RGB0argbRPvAaQ?si=8e91b3c9e0ce4054
Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/longevity-optimization-with-kayla-barnes-lentz/id1591130227
Follow Her Female Protocol: https://www.protocol.kaylabarnes.com
Connect with Dr Wendy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drwendytroxel/
Website: https://www.drwendytroxel.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-wendy-troxel
Shownotes:
Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine: https://www.behavioralsleep.org
Dr. Wendy Troxel's TEDx Talk:
https://youtu.be/G0Zj_InJ4BQ?si=4-p3Iac2gItHlxtX
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