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Last night I was out at a relatively small music venue listening to my favorite Scottish band, Old Blind Dogs. I’ve been trying to prioritize socialising more, so we invited some friends and had a great time. During the evening, my friend and I started chatting about sleep. Namely, how horrible she had been sleeping lately. 

The quality of my sleep has drastically improved this past year after I started hormone therapy. My friend, on the other hand, doesn’t have that option because she had breast cancer in the past. it got me thinking: sleep struggles can come from so many different places. Hormones, yes—but also:

• A dysregulated nervous system
• Poor gut health
• Chronic stress
• Or simply being stuck in “go-go-go” mode for way too long

Here’s the part most people miss: Sleep isn’t just about what happens at night; it's a mirror of your day. If your day is packed with skipping meals, constant stimulation, zero downtime, and never-ending to-do lists… your brain doesn’t magically kno...

Sleep is one of my favorite topics, especially because it impacts just about everything—just like gut health. What’s even more fascinating is how closely linked these two are: your gut health affects your sleep, and in turn, the quality of your sleep influences your gut!

Sleep has been a struggle for me in recent years, especially as I entered perimenopause. I wish I had known five years ago about the role of declining progesterone in sleep quality. Since starting a progestin supplement, I’ve been sleeping through the night, and it’s been an absolute game changer.

But for now, let’s dive into how your gut health is tied to your sleep—and vice versa.

Gut Health and Sleep: A Two-Way Street

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—your microbiome—and maintaining a balanced microbiome is essential for your overall health. This includes your mood, brain function, heart health, digestion, your immune system… And sleep! 

The relationship between your gut and sleep is a two-way street. W...