Sleep is My Waking Passion
Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.
Sleep is My Waking Passion
Menopause, Sleep, and the Power of Personalized Care: What Your Doctor Might Miss!
Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Meryl Kahan joins Dr. Kole for a candid, empowering conversation about the realities of women’s health, menopause, and why the traditional medical model often leaves women behind. Together, they break down the myths, the science, and the practical solutions for sleep and wellness at every stage of life.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
- The Problem with the Traditional Model of Care for Women
- What Is Integrative Gynecology?
- Menopause vs. Perimenopause
- The Birth Control Confusion: Being on hormonal birth control can mask menopause symptoms and make hormone testing unreliable.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Non-Hormonal Options for Menopause Management
- Sleep and Menopause
- The Power of Collaboration: Both doctors stress the value of a team approach—combining gynecology, sleep medicine, and patient-centered care to address the whole woman, not just her symptoms.
- Advocacy and Access: Dr. Kahan is expanding telehealth services and encourages women to seek out doctors who listen, understand, and are willing to dig deeper when it comes to their health concerns.
If you’re frustrated with vague answers or quick fixes, this episode will empower you to advocate for yourself and discover the transformative potential of personalized women’s health care.
Listen now to learn why your symptoms matter, how to get real answers, and what’s possible when doctors treat the whole woman—not just her chart!
