Struggling to get a full 8 hours of sleep? You're not alone—and you're not doomed.

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle White, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and host of the Inspired Wellness Podcast, to talk about something that keeps so many midlife women up at night (literally): sleep.

But here's the good news: Michelle is flipping the script on the "8 hours or bust" mentality that leaves so many of us feeling defeated before we even start. Instead, she's helping us focus on what we can control—the quality of our sleep—even when life, hormones, and perimenopause have other plans.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why sleep becomes even more critical during the menopausal transition (and what's actually happening in your body)
• How sleep changes in perimenopause—and whether it ever gets easier (spoiler: there's hope!)
• The truth about sleep quality vs. quantity—and why obsessing over 8 hours might be missing the point
• Why you can still wake up exhausted even after a full night's sleep (hint: it's not just about how long you were in bed)
• Practical, realistic strategies to support better sleep—no matter how many hours you're getting

Michelle's whole-body, root-cause approach to wellness shines through as she breaks down the role of blood sugar, nervous system regulation, gut health, and hormones in how well we sleep—and how well we feel when we wake up.

If you've ever felt hopeless about your sleep (or put it last on your priority list), this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to make small shifts that actually make a difference.

About Michelle White: Michelle is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who specializes in helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Through her podcast, client work, and educational content, she's on a mission to normalize conversations around midlife hormones and give women the tools they need to feel better in their bodies—at every stage of life.

Here's how to follow Michelle: Website: https://theinspiredwellnesscoach.com Podcast: Inspired Wellness Podcast (Apple & Spotify) Instagram: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach Facebook: @TheInspiredWellnessCoach