Episode

Think You're Fine on 6 Hours of Sleep? Think Again. #5

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Midlife Health Magic with Kezia Hall
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Jun 10, 2026
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Summary

(Part 5 of a series called 'The Mistakes Women in Midlife Make with Their Health') Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for improving hormones, energy, cravings, body composition and brain health, yet it's often the first thing midlife women sacrifice. In this episode, I unpack why sleep is far more than rest, how poor sleep affects fat loss, perimenopause, inflammation and decision-making, and why so many women think they're coping fine on far less sleep than they actually need. If you've been focusing on food, supplements or exercise while overlooking sleep, this episode might change how you think about your health entirely. Resources Mentioned Work with Kezia Join the 1:1 Client Waitlist: keziahall.com/wait Join the Flourish Waitlist: keziahall.com/flourish Research Discussed Van Dongen et al. (2003) The cumulative cost of additional wakefulness: dose-response effects on neurobehavioral functions and sleep physiology from chronic sleep restriction and total sleep deprivation. Nedeltcheva et al. (2010) Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts to Reduce Adiposity. Connect with Kezia Website: keziahall.com Instagram: @iamkeziahall