196: Dr. Valerie Cacho – Integrative Sleep MD & Women’s Sleep Expert | Sleep Apnea in Women: The Overlooked Epidemic You Need to Know About

Valerie Cacho, MD, is an integrative sleep medicine physician and women's sleep expert. Her interests and expertise include diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion and mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and whole living. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, a sleep health resource for women founded on the belief that a well-rested woman has the energy, clarity, and drive to change the world.
 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  What major gaps in care for women’s sleep health Valerie noticed while working in a sleep lab?

😴 How do hormonal shifts turn sleep upside down during perimenopause and menopause?

😴 Morning headaches and exhaustion—could they be signs of sleep apnea that most women miss?

😴 Why do so many midlife women struggle to fall asleep early, even when they’re exhausted?

😴 What hidden health issues—beyond sleep disorders—could be sabotaging sleep?

😴 What are subtle signs of sleep apnea that women should watch for, even if they don’t snore?

😴 What are the latest treatment options for sleep apnea, especially for those who feel hesitant about using a CPAP machine?

😴  How can a personalized sleep plan make a difference compared to a one-size-fits-all sleep hygiene approach?

😴  What are the best nutrition strategies for supporting deeper, more restorative sleep?

😴 What’s the most common myth about women’s sleep that Valerie wishes more people knew the truth about?

😴 What we can learn from Valerie’s sleep nightly routine

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