#73: Restorative Sleep for Hormonal Balance: Practical Tips and Evening Rituals

Women's Moon Wisdom

In this episode of the Women's Moon Wisdom podcast, we discuss the essential connection between quality sleep and hormonal balance, especially for women in their late 30s and 40s who are navigating perimenopause. Join me, Rebecca Rankin, as we explore practical, easy-to-implement strategies for transforming your sleep environment and evening routine to promote restful, restorative sleep.

We'll cover how to create the ideal sleep sanctuary—focusing on optimizing factors like temperature, darkness, and noise to enhance your sleep quality. We talk about how to create a calming evening ritual designed to wind down your body and mind before bedtime, supporting your natural hormonal rhythms.

Whether you struggle with night sweats, insomnia, or just want to improve your overall sleep quality, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you feel more rested, balanced, and in tune with your body.

Key Topics Covered:

• How hormonal changes affect sleep
• Simple adjustments to optimize your bedroom for better sleep
• The power of a consistent evening routine to signal relaxation
• Tips for mindful meditation, gentle yoga, and breathwork before bed
• The benefits of creating a calm, decluttered sleep environment
• How aromatherapy, journaling, and herbal teas can promote deeper rest

Tune in to learn how better sleep can lead to better hormonal balance, leaving you feeling more energized, refreshed, and aligned!

Resources Mentioned:

The Shift: A 5 Week Holistic Hormone Wellness Reset

Reconnect with your body's wisdom and create a lifestyle in tune with your natural rhythms so you can live with purpose and feel truly at home in your body.

With The Shift, you’ll gain practical tools to navigate your cycles with ease. By deepening your understanding of your body and learning how to care for yourself holistically, you'll learn how to reduce life disrupting symptoms and enhance your overall quality of life.

Learn more and join us - https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/shift

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