The Sleep Coach Podcast

One minute you’re cold. The next you’re kicking off the covers like they personally offended you. And why did you walk into this room again? After a few deeper episodes, we’re taking a lighter turn. Join me for seven surprising facts about menopause, a few relatable midlife moments, and permission to laugh at how strange this transition can be. It’s a short episode for anyone who has ever thought,...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there—or reread the same sentence three times because your brain simply refuses to cooperate? It may not be “just aging.” Poor or disrupted sleep can affect attention, memory, concentration, decision-making, mood, and your ability to regulate emotions. And during midlife—when hormonal shifts, stress, and nighttime wake-ups often collide—tho...

You snapped, shut down, or said something you wish you could take back. Now what? In the final episode of the emotional regulation series, Shelley shares how to repair a difficult moment without drowning in guilt, over-apologizing, or pretending nothing happened. You’ll learn how to take responsibility with compassion, address what was underneath your reaction, and calm the mental replay that ofte...

Understanding your emotions is one thing. Knowing what to do when they show up in real life is another. In Part Three of the emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what it actually means to work with your emotions instead of suppressing them, judging them, or letting them take over. You’ll learn how to recognize what’s happening inside you, create space between a feeling and your response,...

In Part Two of this emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what happens beneath an emotional reaction and why certain situations can feel so intense, especially when you’re already stressed, exhausted, or carrying more than you realize. You’ll learn: • Why your nervous system may react before your logical brain catches up • How past experiences and accumulated stress influence present-day r...

Why do small things suddenly feel so big in midlife? In Episode 9, we’re beginning a new series on emotional regulation and exploring why you may feel more reactive, overwhelmed, impatient, or unlike yourself lately. You’ll learn how hormonal changes, chronic stress, poor sleep, mental overload, and nervous-system strain can lower your emotional capacity—and why your reactions aren’t simply a pers...

Have you noticed that foods you’ve eaten for years suddenly don’t agree with you? More bloating, constipation, digestive changes, brain fog—or even changes in your mood and sleep? It may not be a coincidence. In this episode of The Sleep Coach Podcast , we’re moving beyond sleep and diving into what may be happening inside your gut during perimenopause and menopause. You’ll learn how changing estr...

What if your biggest sleep problem isn't actually happening in your bedroom... but inside your brain? If you've ever climbed into bed exhausted only to have your mind suddenly come alive with tomorrow's to-do list, replay old conversations, or spiral into worry, you're not alone. In this episode of The Sleep Coach , we're digging into why your brain has such a hard time &q...

You've bought the magnesium. You've tried the sleepy tea. You dim the lights, stay off your phone, and follow all the "perfect" bedtime advice... So why are you still lying awake? In this episode of The Sleep Coach , Shelley Simpson, Certified Health Coach & Behavior Change Specialist, explains why a nighttime routine alone isn't enough to create deep, restorative slee...

Are you constantly tired—even when you're doing all the "right" things? Maybe you're sleeping more, taking supplements, eating healthier, or your lab work keeps coming back "normal"… yet you still feel completely drained. You're not lazy.  You're not losing your mind.  And you're definitely not alone. In this episode, we're diving into why exhausti...

If you've been struggling with restless nights, waking up at 3am, bloating, digestive issues, or feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, your gut may be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode, we're exploring the fascinating connection between your gut and your sleep—and why healing one often helps improve the other. You'll learn: Why your gut is of...

Have you ever climbed into bed completely exhausted, only to have your brain replay conversations, plan tomorrow, or spiral into worry at 2 a.m.? You're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Shelley Simpson, Certified Health/Life Coach & Behavior Change Specialist, breaks down the fascinating science behind why insomnia becomes so common during perimenopause...

Episode 2: Tired But Wired — Why You're Exhausted All Day but Awake at Night Do you spend your entire day feeling exhausted, only to find yourself wide awake the moment your head hits the pillow? You're not imagining it—and you're certainly not alone. In this episode of The Sleep Coach , we're unpacking one of the most frustrating sleep patterns women experience during perimeno...

Do you fall asleep just fine, only to wake up around 2 or 3 a.m. with your mind racing—and no matter how hard you try, you can't fall back asleep? If you're a woman over 40, you're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. In this first episode of The Sleep Coach , we're uncovering the science behind one of the most common sleep struggles women experience during p...

Welcome to The Sleep Coach! If you've ever found yourself lying awake at 2 or 3 a.m., exhausted but unable to fall back asleep, you're not alone. In this trailer, you'll meet your host, Health/Life Coach and Behavior Change Specialist, Shelley Simpson, and get a glimpse of what you can expect from The Sleep Coach —a podcast created for women over 40 who are ready to understand why s...