March 6, 2026

Daylight Savings, Midlife Rest & Alcohol with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah welcome back friend of the show, sleep expert Alanna McGinn to discuss how our sleep can be impacted by everything from stress, alcohol & other midlife transitions!

Show Notes

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah welcome back friend of the show, sleep expert Alanna McGinn after a run through the week's headlines and some personal updates! They discuss the critical role of sleep in overall health and well-being alongside nutrition, exercise, and connection. Alanna discusses midlife transitions that impact sleep, highlighting stress, alcohol, and even how to prepare for sleeps swings that come with travel or daylight savings. They also emphasize the significance of consistency in sleep routines, especially for midlife women, and the need to adapt to changing sleep needs over time. The discussion is filled with practical tips and insights and you can find valuable resources from Alanna below for anyone looking to improve their sleep health.

More About Alanna and Goodnight Sleep Site:

Alanna McGinn is a Certified Sleep Expert, Certified Divorce Specialist®, and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Since 2007, she’s helped clients improve their sleep, manage stress, and restore balance in their lives. Through her signature programs The Messy Middle Sleep Solution and How to Sleep Your Way Through Divorce, Alanna’s mission is to help women rest, recover, and rebuild with strength and peace. Alanna hosts ‘The Bedtime Edit’ Podcast. You can follow Alanna’s expert advice in national publications like Forbes, Maclean’s, Reader’s Digest, POOSH, and Prevention Magazine, and or catch her regular appearances on Breakfast Television, and The Morning Show.

Website:

https://alannamcginn.com

FREE Email Course:

https://goodnightsleepsite.thrivecart.com/stop-3am-wakings-course/

FREE Divorce Starter Kit:

https://goodnightsleepsite.thrivecart.com/the-divorce-starter-kit/

Midlife Sleep Support GPT

https://alannamcginn.com/menopause-sleep-gpt/

Divorce Sleep Support GPT

https://alannamcginn.com/divorce-sleep-gpt/

Messy Middle Sleep Solution:

https://alannamcginn.com/sleep-programs/