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Why You’re Always Tired (Even After 8 Hours of Sleep)
I spoke to a woman recently. She said “I sleep at night, but I still wake up exhausted.” We were talking after work. Her voice was steady. But I could hear the frustration underneath. She runs a business. Raises kids. She takes care of everyone else. And still wakes up tired. Every. Single. Morning. Her body aches. Her patience is thin. She said, “I feel like I'm resting, but my body doesn’t.” Because I’ve heard it again and again. Different women. Same story. They go to be
Tamara Beckford
Nov 2, 20251 min read


5 Mistakes Women in Menopause Make That Keep Them From A GOOD Night’s Sleep
Ladies, if you wake at 3 a.m. sweaty and wide awake, you are not alone. Read this and you’ll see exactly why your nights are awful. And the first small shift to change it. I talk with high-performing women every week. They are holding families together, leading teams, and still dragging through the day. It is not just tired. It is snappy with your kids. It is sharp with your spouse. It is a mistake at work you would not normally make. Hormones are part of it, but here are 5 c
Tamara Beckford
Oct 18, 20252 min read


The Real Reason You Can’t Sleep Through the Night.
One of the busiest menopause threads online right now isn’t about hot flashes. It’s about women wide awake at 3AM. Night after night, desperate for sleep. And the comments? Whew. Here's the thing. You fall asleep fine. But at 3AM… You’re wide awake. Brain racing. Tired. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common struggles I hear from women in perimenopause and menopause. Sleep problems are one of the hallmark symptoms of this stage of life. Here’s why
Tamara Beckford
Aug 23, 20252 min read
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