02/09/2026
Do you fall asleep easily at 10 PM, only to find yourself wide awake at 2 AM staring at the ceiling, feeling hot, or overthinking tomorrow's to-do list?
This specific middle-of-the-night waking is one of the most common complaints I hear from women in clinic.
Here is what is happening behind the scenes:
1. Progesterone & GABA: Progesterone naturally stimulates GABA receptors in the brain, our neurotransmitter for deep, calm sleep. As progesterone declines during perimenopause, sleep becomes lighter and more easily disrupted.
2. Blood Sugar Dips: If blood sugar drops too low during the night, your body releases a micro-surge of cortisol and adrenaline to wake up the liver and restore glucose. That cortisol surge is what leaves you suddenly wide awake and feeling alert at 2 AM.
A simple bedtime tweak: Try eating a small, high-protein snack 30 minutes before bed (such as a spoonful of almond butter, a small dollop of Greek yoghurt, or a handful of pumpkin seeds). This keeps blood sugar steady through the night and helps prevent that cortisol wake-up call.
We will be diving deep into sleep architecture, night sweats, and nervous system support at our workshop!
🗓️ Saturday, 12th September 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Boardroom, The HUB, Emerald
🎟️ Book your seat ($127 + booking fee): https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-perimenopause-workshop-saturday-12th-september-2026-tickets-1993406114349?aff=oddtdtcreator
