Dr. Carlen Costa: Mental Health and Midlife Sleep Changes

Host Alanna McGinn welcomes her first guest to the Bedtime Edit Podcast, psychotherapist Dr. Carlen Costa. They discuss the intricate relationship between sleep and mental health, particularly for women in midlife. Carlen highlights the unique challenges faced by women during this life stage, including hormonal changes and societal pressures. The conversation delves into the consequences of poor sleep on mental health and the impact of neurodivergence with practical tips for improving sleep hygiene. They touch on the importance of a bedtime routine and mindfulness with kindness to oneself. They also debunk some common misconceptions surrounding midlife sleep. More About Carlen Costa: Carlen Costa is a dynamic OCSWSSW psychotherapist, clinical sexologist, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist and cannabis educator based in London, Ontario, Canada. Carlen teaches you how to love yourself and others better through her content and in her mental wealth center Mothership London, connecting with people heart to heart daily. As author of the bestseller, ‘Love: The Women’s Guide to Not Fucking Settling’, her continued passion for empowering others extends to her role as host of The Spicy Fat Podcast, where she dives deep into topics ranging from ADHD, weight loss, positive body image, mental health, love, relationships, cannabis and psychedelics. Spicy Fat reflects Carlen's mission to guide women entering their 40s in understanding their bodies, brains, and hearts while fostering radical self-love. Find out more about Carlen Costa and her practice: https://www.carlencosta.com/ https://www.spicyfat.com/ Connect with Alanna below: https://www.thebedtimeedit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebedtimeedit/ https://alannamcginn.com/ https://goodnightsleepsite.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices