Are We All Seriously Sleep Deprived?
Updated: Sep 27
We’ve been busy over here at Menopawsy™, talking about midlife, hitting the road, questioning the rules, and becoming extremely passionate about naps.
Because if there’s one thing we’re officially editing out, it’s pretending we don’t need more sleep.
We Delivered The Great Midlife Edit Webinar
Yesterday, we wrapped The Great Midlife Edit with Angela Burk of the Real Girls Guide and Tracy Hill, founder and host of the A Beautiful Fix podcast. During the free, live webinar, we chatted about relationships, changing bodies, identity, expectations, and the big question so many of us are asking: “What do I actually want from this next chapter?”
One of our favorite takeaways was beautifully simple: You’re allowed to edit the expectations, the relationships, the rules, and the things that worked at 35 but make absolutely no sense now. Keep what works. Question the rest. Say “no” more often. Protect your time. Stay in your pajamas. And take the damn nap.
And while we’re on the subject of sleep, Dr. Dunne had a pretty good reminder:
“Remember, progesterone helps most women fall asleep, estradiol helps most women stay asleep, and vaginal estrogen helps women avoid having to pee in the middle of the night!”
And speaking of things worth getting out of bed for… we’re heading to Colorado!
Greater Denver, Colorado Area, We’re Coming for You!
The next stop on the Menopawsy book tour has been announced: October 10, 2026 at 3 PM, hosted by Tattered Cover Books in Aspen Grove, Colorado.
Angela Burk, Illustrator Carrie Drew, and I are teaming up for a joint signing of If You Give a Cat a Hot Flash and The Real Girls Guide to Midlife.
Two books. Two memorable takes on midlife. And a whole lot to talk about.
Save your spot → HERE
The Midlife Edit We're Making Tonight: Better Sleep
At some point, sleep went from something we took for granted to something we’d rearrange our lives to get more of. Too hot. Wide awake at 3:17 a.m. Someone’s snoring. Your brain replaying something embarrassing from 2009...
Our Menopawsy™ Cat Nap Bamboo Sleep Mask is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, meaning every component has been tested for harmful substances and meets strict safety standards.
Because if it’s resting against your eyes all night—or during a very necessary 2 p.m. nap—you should feel good about what’s in it.
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And forward this to your midlife friends. We all know someone who could use a little more fun and fabulous in her inbox.
Thanks,
Alexis & Team Menopawsy
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