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The Period Party Podcast · EP. 67 · November 2, 2020

Ladies, Here’s Why You Should Enjoy a Good Night’s Sleep

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James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker, former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN, host of The James Swanwick Show podcast, author of The 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge, and creator of Swannies Blue Blockers. Forbes listed James as one of 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch.

In this episode, we talk about the effects of blue light on getting a good night’s sleep, the impact of poor sleep quality on women’s reproductive health, the role of melatonin in the body, James’ regiment for getting a great night’s sleep, and so much more!

Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

Fix Your Period

How Fix Your Period Addresses Hormonal Sleep Disruption

Sleep and hormones are bidirectionally connected — disrupted sleep worsens hormonal imbalances, and hormonal imbalances disrupt sleep. Fix Your Period helps you address both sides of the equation.

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Sleep & Symptom Tracking

Track sleep quality, waking patterns, night sweats, and how sleep changes throughout your cycle — the data that reveals your hormonal sleep pattern.

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Hormone Health Assessment

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Sleep Support Protocol

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Hormone-Sleep Education

Nicole's signature Period Pillars cover the relationship between progesterone, cortisol, blood sugar, and sleep — explaining why so many women with hormonal imbalances also have sleep problems.

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Nicole.AI

Fix Your Period Premium includes Nicole.AI — trained on Nicole's methodology — giving you personalised guidance on addressing the hormonal drivers of your sleep disruption.

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Personalised Protocol

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

Why do hormones affect sleep?
Progesterone has direct sleep-promoting effects — it acts on GABA receptors and promotes feelings of calm and drowsiness. Low progesterone (common in the luteal phase and perimenopause) frequently causes insomnia or waking at 2–3am. Elevated cortisol, blood sugar instability, and declining estrogen in perimenopause also directly disrupt sleep architecture.
Why do so many women wake at 2–3am?
Waking at 2–3am is often a blood sugar issue. As blood sugar drops overnight, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline to raise it — which wakes you up. This is worsened by eating refined carbohydrates at night or skipping protein before bed. Low progesterone can also cause night waking by reducing GABA activity.
How does the menstrual cycle affect sleep?
Sleep quality tends to be best in the follicular phase (after menstruation). As progesterone rises in the luteal phase, some women actually sleep more deeply. However, the drop in progesterone just before menstruation — combined with the prostaglandin release — is when sleep is most likely to be disrupted.
Is there an app that helps with hormonal sleep problems?
Yes. Fix Your Period's free assessment identifies the hormonal patterns most likely to be affecting your sleep. Fix Your Period Premium unlocks Nicole's sleep support protocol, Period Pillars education on the hormone-sleep connection, and Nicole.AI for personalised guidance.
What supplements help with hormonal sleep disruption?
Nicole's sleep protocol covers: magnesium glycinate (calming and sleep-promoting), B6 (supports progesterone production), ashwagandha and other adaptogens for cortisol regulation, and a protein-rich evening snack to stabilise overnight blood sugar.
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