The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#171: Sleep in the Messy Middle of Midlife and Menopause with Dr Shelby Harris
30 minutes Posted Nov 17, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Welcome & Why Sleep Suddenly Shifts
Meet Dr. Shelby Harris & Her Path
The Perfect Storm: Hormones, Stress, Roles
From Hype To Help: Sleep Talk Overload
Myth 1: Sleep Hygiene Cures Insomnia
Myth 2: Everyone Needs Eight Hours
Book Break: Food, Soy, And Sleep Links
Myth 3: HRT Fixes All Sleep Issues
Night Wakings: Stay In Bed Or Get Up
CBTI Explained: Behaviors And Beliefs
Letting Go Of Sleep Anxiety
Normal Wakeups And Sleep Cycles
First Steps: Routines, Tools, And When To Get Help
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Feel like your sleep has gone missing in midlife? Join me and my guest Dr Shelby Harris as we break down why sleep changes in perimenopause, how culture has overhyped “perfect sleep,” and the tools that actually help. Dr. Shelby Harris also explains CBTi in plain language so you can stop chasing hacks and start building steady, restful sleep. We talk about: • The perfect storm of hormones, mood, and social load • Why sleep hygiene helps but won’t cure insomnia • Rethinking the “eight hours” r...