The Surprising Link Between Menopause, Insomnia and Sleep Apnea

The Surprising Link Between Menopause, Insomnia and Sleep Apnea



The Surprising Link Between Menopause, Insomnia and Sleep ApneaAmy Miller MS, SLP
Published on: 13/08/2025

Ever wondered why a restful night's sleep seems like a distant dream, especially when menopause and insomnia come into play? Today, I’m going to explore the surprising link between menopause, insomnia, and sleep apnea. If you're dealing with these issues, I'll share some insights and a simple plan of action that could make a world of difference when your head hits the pillow.

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Level Up Your Sleeping Game with Essential Oils

Level Up Your Sleeping Game with Essential Oils



Level Up Your Sleeping Game with Essential OilsAmy Miller MS, SLP
Published on: 08/08/2025

I see you, mama—you’ve got dishes in the sink, your kiddo just had a meltdown at bedtime, and now… your brain won’t shut off. Today, we’re talking about how to uplevel your sleep game using essential oils—with zero guilt and no crunchy hype. Let’s turn your nights from chaos to calm.

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Revolutionize Your Rest: Hormones are Your Hidden Allies

Revolutionize Your Rest: Hormones are Your Hidden Allies



Revolutionize Your Rest: Hormones are Your Hidden AlliesAmy Miller MS, SLP
Published on: 29/07/2025

When was the last time you got at least 7 hours of restful, uninterrupted, quality sleep? Today we will discover how hormones are your hidden allies when it comes to revolutionizing your rest.

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How to Send Your Nervous System a Healing Signal of Safety

How to Send Your Nervous System a Healing Signal of Safety

How to Send Your Nervous System a Healing Signal of SafetyAmy Miller MS, SLP
Published on: 27/09/2023

You know what the MOST important contributor to health is? 🤔 The autonomic nervous system. 😳 This system - it controls our glandular secretions, our heart rate, and also assesses and orchestrates responses to the state of alarm in the body. 🚨 But a traumatized nervous system is one filled with triggers, overwhelm, and reactiveness. ⚠️ "Trauma causes people to remain stuck in interpreting the present in light of an unchanging past." - Dr. Bessel van der Kolk When perceived danger activates your fight, flight, or freeze response, it's time to send your body signals of safety, so your nervous system can calm down! Are you or your child feeling stressed, anxious, inflamed or otherwise unwell? Join me today as we find out how to send your nervous system a healing signal of safety.

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