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Pleasure In The Pause: Smart, Sexy Midlife Conversations about Menopause, Hormones & Female Pleasure
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43 | Your Body's Sleep Switch: A nervous System Solution for Midlife Women with Dr Nerina Ramlakhan
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What if I told you that the secret to better sleep isn't just about shutting your eyes, but about unlocking something deeper, a sense of inner safety that allows your mind, body, and soul to truly rest? And what if your struggles with sleep could be the very gateway to greater joy, resilience, and self-discovery?
Before we dive in, let me ask you this. When was the last time you gave yourself permission to rest? Deeply without guilt, without trying to be productive, without doing anything. If the answer feels out of reach, this episode is for you. This week, episode 43 of Pleasure in the Pause is about the surprising secrets of rest and sleep!
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Dr Nerina Ramlakhan is a physiologist and sleep therapist. Nerina obtained her B.Sc. and Ph.D. from King's College London. She is the author of Tired But Wired: How to Overcome Your Sleep Problems: The Essential Toolkit. She is also Silentnight's "sleep expert"
Highlights from our discussion include:
- Inner safety is the foundation for deep, restorative sleep. Cultivating a sense of safety within yourself is crucial for allowing the body and mind to truly rest.
- Embracing rest and pleasure, without guilt, is an act of self-care and resilience. Making rest a sensory, enjoyable experience can help overcome the societal pressure to always be productive.
- Understanding your unique sleep patterns and needs, and communicating them compassionately to your partner, is key for harmonious relationships.
- Journaling dreams and using them for self-reflection and personal growth can provide valuable insights and healing.
- Implementing simple, non-negotiable daily practices like proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep hygiene can have a profound impact on restoring energy and joy.
Your sleep is a sacred gift - treat it with the reverence and pleasure it deserves. By honoring your unique needs for rest and restoration, you unlock the gateway to greater self-awareness, resilience and joy in all areas of your life.
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Chapters
1. Dr. Noreena Ramlakhan's Journey and Approach to Sleep (00:00:00)
2. The Concept of Inner Safety and Its Impact on Sleep (00:07:44)
3. Practical Strategies for Restoring Sleep and Inner Safety (00:17:21)
4. Embracing Rest and Pleasure Without Guilt (00:26:26)
5. Resting in Discomfort and Practical Techniques for Sleep (00:30:20)
6. Misconceptions About Sleep and Its Importance (00:41:25)
7. Dreams and Their Role in Personal Growth (00:54:36)
8. Practical Steps for Restoring Energy and Joy (01:03:01)
9. Final Thoughts and Resources (01:04:50)
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