You’re tired… but your brain won’t shut off.
You fall asleep okay, but then wake up at 3 a.m.
Or worse — you wake up feeling like you never slept at all.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and it’s not just “getting older” or “being stressed.”
Your hormones could be behind your sleep struggles.
Let’s walk through why this happens and what you can start doing to feel better — without guessing, googling, or just living with it.
Why Hormones Impact Sleep So Much
Your hormones are like little messengers in your body — they help you feel calm, energized, focused, or sleepy. When those messengers start to shift (like in perimenopause, menopause, or stressful seasons of life), everything feels off — especially sleep.
Here’s how it works in plain language:
Cortisol, your stress hormone, is supposed to drop at night. But if it’s high in the evening, you feel wired and restless.
Progesterone, your calming hormone, naturally declines as you age. This can lead to more anxiety and lighter sleep.
Estrogen helps regulate body temperature. When it swings up and down, it can cause night sweats or overheating that wakes you up.
Melatonin helps your brain fall asleep. But it gets disrupted when cortisol and other hormones aren’t working in sync.
When all of this is out of balance, your sleep takes a hit — and it can feel like no amount of sleep is “good sleep.”
Common Sleep Struggles Linked to Hormone Imbalance
You might notice:
Waking up between 2–4 a.m. and feeling wide awake
Difficulty falling asleep even though you're tired
Night sweats or feeling overheated at night
Restless sleep that leaves you groggy in the morning
More anxiety or racing thoughts at bedtime
What You Can Start Doing to Sleep Better
1. Support Better Sleep Naturally
Adding in the right tools can make a real difference — especially when your hormones are shifting.
One of my favorite products for women dealing with hormone-related sleep issues is
Insomnitol by Designs for Health — a blend of magnesium, calming herbs, and nutrients that help quiet the mind and support deep sleep.
It’s gentle but effective, and safe for longer-term use.
2. Regulate Cortisol Levels
If your stress hormone (cortisol) is high at night, you’ll feel wired even when you’re tired.
Try:
A simple adrenal cocktail in the late afternoon (a mix of sea salt, potassium, and vitamin C)
Or my go-to support: Adreno complex by Designs for Health
This is a blend of adaptogenic herbs that helps regulate stress hormones naturally.
It’s especially helpful if you’re:
Wired at night, tired in the morning
Feeling moody or on edge
Struggling with energy crashes during the day
3. Use a Red Light at Night
Your brain is very sensitive to light, especially blue light from phones, TVs, and bright overhead bulbs.
Try this:
Use red light bulbs in your bedroom to help your brain wind down
You can find a few good options here: Amazon Red Light Bulbs
4. Get Ready for Our Next Blog
We’ll be talking about Sulforaphane — a powerful nutrient found in broccoli sprouts — and how it helps your body detox used-up hormones that can disrupt sleep and mood. Stay tuned!
Final Thoughts
Poor sleep isn’t something you have to live with.
When hormones are supported — not ignored — your body knows how to reset.
And sleep is often the first thing that improves when balance is restored.
If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of sleep issues, hormone swings, and fatigue, I’m here to help.
Book a free discovery call to get a personalized plan, or explore trusted sleep and stress support products in my shop.