Why You're Waking at 3AM: If Progesterone & Supplements Don't Work, What To Do Next - Annika Carroll

Still waking up at 2 or 3AM—even though you're taking progesterone or supplements? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm joined by Functional Sleep & Health Coach Annika Carroll to unpack why those go-to sleep aids aren't always effective during perimenopause and postmenopause—and what to try instead.

Annika shares her expert insight into what's really going on with midlife sleep disruption, including the role of hormones, hidden stressors, gut health, and even overlooked conditions like sleep apnea. If you're exhausted, frustrated, and looking for real answers, this conversation will help you understand the root causes—and start getting better sleep tonight.

In this episode:

• The top sleep disruptors in perimenopause and postmenopause
  
  

• Why progesterone, melatonin & supplements might not work for you
  
  

• What to test before investing in another supplement
  
  

• The connection between cortisol, neurotransmitters, and 3AM wakeups
  
  

• The sleep device that actually helps you recover, not just score
  
  

• A sleep expert's top 3 tips for deeper, longer sleep—starting tonight

 

Annika Carroll is a Functional Sleep & Health Coach and CEO of Sleep Like A Boss, helping smart, high-achieving women overcome sleep struggles by addressing hormones, gut health, neurotransmitters, and stress. A former Senior HR Manager who battled burnout and insomnia, Annika now uses functional lab testing and personalized coaching to help women wake up refreshed and feel sharp again. She's been featured in many outlets such as People Magazine Online, Sleepopolis, and mindbodygreen and she hosts the Sleep Like A Boss Podcast.

The Game of Sleep: https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

 

Contact Annika Carroll:

Website: sleeplikeaboss.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_annikacarroll/

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Email: [email protected]

YouTube: Annika Carroll - Sleep & Health Coach for Women

Podcast URL: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-carroll-sleepmasterymethod 

 

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