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May 12, 2025 42 mins
Host Alanna McGinn welcomes Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky to delve into the complexities of menopause and how it impacts sleep for women during this stage of life. They discuss the various stages of menopause, common symptoms, and the emotional changes women experience during this transition. They also discuss hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the importance of communication in relationships, cognitive changes such as brain fog, shifts in life priorities, changes in libido, and the significance of creating a comfortable sleep environment. They also highlight practical strategies for navigating these changes together. More About Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky: Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky is a certified Menopause Specialist and the Clinical Director of Women’s Health at Medcan Toronto.  She is the host and co-producer of Medsplaining, a podcast and social media platform designed to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for their needs in the Canadian Healthcare system.  She is also the mom of 2 amazing daughters and 3 fur babies. Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medsplaining/ Resources: Study Mentioned: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10487384/ More about Dr. Mary Claire Haver and her work: https://thepauselife.com/ https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book 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
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