{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/664df03655f9a40011180957/68ff3d5dc1c346b060881053?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sleep… the elixir of life.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/664df03655f9a40011180957/1761557786834-62272f68-56a1-410e-8831-f95660f54d59.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Getting a good night’s sleep…something we all need to prioritise for our health &amp; wellbeing, but especially if we’re going through, (what can be), a turbulent hormonal transition – the Menopause.</p><p>When we hit those zzzs there’s a lot going on - a multitude of restorative processes…tissue growth &amp; repair, brain recovery &amp; rest, memory consolidation…an endless list. </p><p>Your job is to give your body chance to get that good night’s sleep.</p><p>Whether you’re struggling to maintain consistent sleep patterns or not this is a must listen. It’s incredibly interesting and informative with lots of practical tips &amp; sleep hacks throughout. The key as always - you have to put a bit of effort in yourself!</p><p>Understanding the different stages of an average sleep cycle, the do’s &amp; don’ts of catnapping, the myths around sleep and what the term social jetlag means will encourage so many of you to start prioritising what some refer to as, the elixir of life! </p><p>To help us discuss this important topic we were delighted to be joined by experienced GP &amp; registered Menopause specialist Dr. Zoe Schaedel who specialises in sleep medicine.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Heather Currie and Ruth Devlin"}