The Truth About Hormones for Sleep, Sleep Disturbances, Melatonin & Perimenopause Sleep Problems | Dr. Jolene Brighten
The Truth About Hormones for Sleep, Sleep Disturbances, Melatonin & Perimenopause Sleep Problems | Dr. Jolene Brighten  
Podcast: The Dr. Brighten Show
Published On: Thu Aug 07 2025
Description: Struggling to fall asleep… stay asleep… or waking up at 2 AM with your heart racing and your sheets soaked? These sleep disturbances are not in your head and they’re not something you just have to live with. In this episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, we dive deep into what’s really going on when women can’t sleep during perimenopause. You’ll learn why melatonin alone won’t fix it, how to naturally restore your hormones for sleep, and exactly what’s driving your body’s middle-of-the-night chaos. If you’re tired of being tired and ready for real answers, this one’s for you. Subscribe to the Podcast: 🎧 Apple Podcasts (iTunes):  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-brighten-show  🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VUEAdWYh7USuTXykznxKe  📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drbrighten This Episode Is Brought to You By: Dr. Brighten Essentials Magnesium Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus—a calming, non-drowsy formula with highly absorbable magnesium glycinate to support your nervous system and melatonin production naturally. Use code POD15 for 15% off at Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus  Links Mentioned in This Episode: Magnesium Plus – Dr. Brighten Essentials https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/magnesium-plus?selling_plan=995459106 Adrenal Calm - Dr. Brighten Essentials, evening sleep formula https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-calm?selling_plan=995328034 Adrenal Support – Dr. Brighten Essentials, daytime energy formula https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/adrenal-support?selling_plan=995360802 Myoinositol Plus – Sleep + Ovulation Support https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/myoinositol-plus?selling_plan=995426338 Balance Women’s Hormone https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/balance?selling_plan=995295266 B Active Plus https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/b-active-plus?selling_plan=995393570 Period Problems Support Kit https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/period-problems-kit?selling_plan=995721250 Free Hormone-Supportive Meal Plan https://drbrighten.com/plan Is This Normal by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/is-this-normal Beyond the Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/beyond-the-pill ADHD, Sleep & Hormones: Why Your Brain Won’t Shut Off at Night https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/adhd-sleep-hormones/ Gut Health Probiotics: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Balance Hormones Naturally https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/gut-health-probiotics/ Struggling with Sleep & Anxiety? Are Low Progesterone Symptoms to Blame | Dr. Carrie Jones https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/struggling-with-sleep-amp-anxiety/ Carbs, Cortisol, and Perimenopause: The Real Path to Feeling Forever Strong | Liz Wolfe https://drbrighten.com/podcasts/forever-strong/ Study: Circadian Rhythm and Reproduction https://rep.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/rep/132/3/1320379.xml Study: Melatonin a Multitasking Hormone https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20478436/ Study: Rotating Shift Work & The Menstrual Cycle https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21364464/ Article: Progesterone for Perimenopause https://drbrighten.com/progesterone-for-perimenopause/ Article: Perimenopause Sleep Issues https://drbrighten.com/perimenopause-sleep-issues/  Let’s stay connected!  🌐 Website: https://drbrighten.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjolenebrighten 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjolenebrighten  🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@drjolenebrighten  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjolenebrighten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices