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School of Midlife
This is the podcast for high-achieving women in midlife who want to make midlife their best life.
Women who have worked their entire lives, whether that’s in a traditional career or as the CEO of their household, or for many women, both. And they look around at their life in midlife, and think “I’ve worked my ass off for this?”
They have everything they always thought they ever wanted, but for some reason, it feels like something is missing.
This is the podcast for midlife women who are experiencing all sorts of physical changes in their bodies, while navigating changes in every other part of their lives, too: friendships, family life, work life.
This is the podcast for midlife women who find themselves wide-awake at 2.00am, asking themselves big questions like “what do I want?” “is it too late for me?”, and “what’s my legacy beyond my family and my work?”
Each week, we’re answering these questions and more at the School of Midlife.
When it comes to midlife, there are a lot of people talking about menopause and having a midlife crisis. This isn’t one of those podcasts. While we may occasionally talk about the menopausal transition, but that’s not our focus. Because we believe that midlife is so much more than menopause. And it’s certainly not a crisis.
At the School of Midlife, we’re looking to make midlife our best life.
School of Midlife
The Surprising Connection Between Your Sleep Mindset and Stress Level | Rebecca Vigelius
In today's episode, we dove deep into the interconnected issues of stress, burnout, and sleep, particularly focusing on midlife women like us. I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Vigelius, a holistic sleep and stress coach, who shared invaluable insights and practical advice on managing these critical aspects of our health and well-being.
We started by discussing how stress can often spiral into sleepless nights, leading to a vicious cycle where lack of sleep increases stress levels, further deteriorating our sleep quality. Rebecca emphasized the importance of understanding the difference between stress and chronic stress, highlighting how chronic stress can lead to significant health issues like cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and mental health struggles.
A significant part of our conversation revolved around practical strategies to manage stress and improve sleep. Rebecca stressed (no pun intended!) the importance of a good "sleep mindset" and not letting stress about sleep contribute to the problem. She shared simple yet effective techniques such as mindful breathing and adjusting our routines to support better sleep hygiene, like avoiding late-night eating and reducing evening screen time.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to manage stress better and improve their sleep, especially during the challenging midlife years. Don't forget to tune in for more episodes where we tackle the big questions and challenges of midlife with practical, empowering solutions.
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