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Suburban Warrior
Midlife is not a time to slow down—it’s a time to rise. Suburban Warrior is the go-to podcast for women who want to take charge of their health, embrace their power, and thrive in this exciting chapter of life.
Hosted by Crissy Pyfer, a Holistic Health Coach and fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, Crissy draws upon her own personal journey through menopause, years of experiencing a range of debilitating symptoms and medical gaslighting, to fuel her passion for advocating for women's health. By sharing her own experiences and knowledge, Crissy aims to support, educate and inspire women to embrace their power and thrive in midlife.
Each episode explores the unique health and wellness challenges women face in midlife, from hormonal shifts and stress management to fitness, mental health, self-care, nutrition, and the many changes women face during what may be one of the most confusing and overwhelming times of her life, perimenopause and menopause.
With expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable tips, Suburban Warrior empowers you to build strength, resilience, and balance, while redefining what it means to live your best life. The podcast emphasizes holistic approaches to health, offering actionable tips, expert interviews, and relatable experiences.
Your journey to health, happiness, and midlife mastery starts here—because warriors like you don’t just survive, they thrive. Join the community of empowered women who are redefining midlife wellness with grit and grace, one healthy step at a time!
Suburban Warrior
170 | Transform Your Sleep, Transform Your Life | Dr. Andrea Matsumura
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Why do so many midlife women struggle with sleep, and why does it feel impossible to fix?
In this episode, I sit down with sleep expert Dr. Andrea Matsumura to uncover the real reasons behind insomnia, middle-of-the-night wakeups, and relentless fatigue during perimenopause and menopause.
From hormone shifts to misunderstood sleep apnea symptoms in midlife women, this conversation breaks down the science of sleep in a way that finally makes sense and gives you real, actionable steps to start sleeping better.
If you’ve ever woken up around 2 to 4 AM, struggled with brain fog, or felt exhausted no matter how long you sleep, this episode is for you!
What You’ll Learn:
👉 Why women’s sleep issues are often misdiagnosed or overlooked
👉 The hormonal shifts disrupting your sleep in midlife
👉 Why waking up in the middle of the night is so common
👉 How poor sleep impacts brain health, metabolism, and mood
👉 The truth about melatonin (and how to use it correctly)
👉 Simple changes that can dramatically improve your sleep quality
Connect with Andrea:
Website: https://andreamatsumuramd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreamatsumura/
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Thank you for being a part of our community. Together, we are redefining midlife wellness with grit and grace!
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Podcast edited and produced by Chris Assist Media