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PAUZ Grab Life by the Ovaries
Welcome to PAUZ-Grab Life by the Ovaries: The Podcast — your go-to space for real talk, expert insight, and evidence-based guidance on navigating midlife with strength, clarity, and confidence. Hosted by Dr. Natalie Perkins, PhD in Public Health, health behavior change expert, and founder of PAUZ Health, this show brings together top experts in women’s health, hormone therapy, fitness, nutrition, mindset, sexual health, hormone therapy, and more—because thriving in your 40s, 50s, and beyond means more than managing symptoms. It’s about redefining what’s possible.
Whether you’re trying to understand perimenopause, lift heavier, sleep better, get your groove back in the bedroom, or finally step into the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be—this is where the transformation begins. Smart, science-backed, authentic, vulnerable, and never judgmental. Let’s rewrite the rules of aging, together.
PAUZ Grab Life by the Ovaries
Getting back your Zzzz's. Sleep and Perimenopause
Getting Your Zzz’s Back: Sleep Tips for Women in Perimenopause with Dr. Alison Kole | PAUZ Health
Struggling with restless nights, 3 AM wake-ups, or feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alison Kole, a nationally recognized sleep expert and founder of Oak Health Sleep, to talk about why so many women experience disrupted sleep during perimenopause—and what you can do about it.
With board certifications in Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care, Dr. Kole shares evidence-based strategies (like CBT-I), powerful lifestyle shifts, and the most common sleep myths holding women back from deep, restorative rest.
🧠 You’ll learn:
- Why sleep gets harder in your 40s and 50s
- How hormones, stress, and lifestyle collide to sabotage your rest
- The truth about melatonin, sleep meds, and CBT-I
- Simple changes that can make a big difference—starting tonight
- How to reset your body’s natural sleep rhythm
Whether you're just noticing changes or have been struggling for years, this conversation is your guide to finally getting your Zzz’s back.
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📍Connect with Dr. Kole:
Oak Health Sleep: https://oakhealthsleep.com
Podcast: Sleep Is My Waking Passion
Website: www.askthesleepmd.com
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kole-md-mph-fccp-faasm-b6a26715
💬 Drop your questions in the comments—we’d love to hear how sleep is showing up in your life.
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