RealWell with Cindy Gutteridge

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Ready to age with agency? Not just to live longer, but to live better. RealWell is a science-led wellness platform for midlife women 40-55, founded by journalist Cindy Gutteridge, for honest answers on healthy aging, healthspan, sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress. No fads. No fear tactics. Follow the podcast for monthly deep dives on perimenopause, menopause and longevity, plus expert interviews and Hype Squad tests. You're doing the work. RealWell makes sure it's the right work. Learn more at realwell.fit

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Craving Better Sleep? 4 Sleep Fixes Put to the Test: What Worked and What Was Hard

    Two weeks, three women, one sleep experiment. This is the wrap-up. In EP01 the Hype Squad shared their real nightly sleep routines. In EP02 behavioural sleep scientist Dr. Sara Nowakowski explained why sleep changes in midlife. In EP03, the Hype Squad puts her advice into practice — and journalist Cindy Gutteridge sits down with Dr. Nowakowski to unpack how to get better sleep in midlife. Four strategies sat at the center of it: a nighttime routine built around a cozy low-light spot somewhere other than the bed, the 15-to-20 minute rule for nighttime awakenings, the same wake-up time every single day, and real morning sunlight to reset your body clock. You'll also hear why there is no magic number. 7 to 9 hours is a range, not a target, and why the week matters more than any single night. For health-conscious women in their 40s and 50s navigating perimenopause and menopause who want practical sleep strategies, not another supplement. New here? Start with EP01 and EP02. In EP02 Dr. Nowakowski goes deeper on the strategies for whatever you're dealing with — hot flashes, a night-owl clock you want to move earlier, trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or wondering whether to stay in bed after a short night. RealWell helps women in midlife age with agency through science-backed strategies. This is not medical advice. Share your sleep data with your doctor to come up with a personal plan. Follow RealWell for weekly science-backed education on how you can age better.

  2. Oct 13

    Sleep Strategies for Menopause Hot Flashes | Sleep ReWired with Dr. Sara Nowakowski

    Why do hot flashes ruin sleep in menopause, why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am, and how do you shut down the brain noise? In EP02 of Sleep ReWired, journalist and RealWell founder, Cindy Gutteridge, sits down with sleep expert, Dr. Sara Nowakowski to unpack sleep in midlife: menopause sleep, menopause insomnia, and perimenopause sleep disruption.   You will hear practical sleep hygiene and sleep tips for how to sleep better during menopause with simple sleep strategies like:  consistent wake time, morning light, and the 15 minute rule. Plus, the role of cooler bedrooms, what to do after nighttime awakenings, and how lasting insomnia treatment focuses on quality first.   Follow-up to EP01 with The Hype Squad. For health-conscious midlife women navigating menopause symptoms, midlife sleep changes,  and hot flashes. For women who want science, not quick fixes. Subscribe to The Hype, our RealWell newsletter for exclusive content, community, and promotions at www.realwell.fit. This is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your personal sleep habits and needs. Sources: Cognitive behavioral therapy for menopausal insomnia in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with insomnia and nocturnal hot flashes, Menopause 2026 CBT-I and women's health: Sex as a biological variable https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6494116/

  3. Oct 6

    I Haven't Slept Through the Night in Years | RealWell, Month 2, Sleep Rewired

    Kicking off Sleep Rewired. The Hype Squad gets honest about menopause sleep: 3 AM wake-ups, hormones, CPAP, snoring partners, brain chatter, and what actually helps us fall back asleep. Angela, Christy, and Danielle share their sleep routines: from sleep masks and earplugs to pillow set-ups and temperature tricks. The women share what they're learning from their sleep score, why they think melatonin is out, why magnesium for sleep feels life-changing, and the routines behind how to sleep through the night in midlife. For women navigating perimenopause sleep, hot flashes, insomnia, menopause, and disrupted midlife sleep who want relatable stories + practical sleep tips to try tonight. Next week, we take the obvious question to a behavioral sleep scientist who studies insomnia in midlife and perimenopausal women: what explains the difference, and how do we improve our sleep? RealWell does not provide medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your sleep concerns. Follow RealWell, and Join The Hype, a RealWell newsletter for exclusive content and offers at www.realwell.fit.

  4. Sep 29

    EP04 Month 1 Wrap-Up: Where to Focus to Lower Biological Age | Aging Decoded

    Month 1 wrap-up of Aging Decoded. You've followed the journey. In EP01, the RealWell Hype Squad talked about doing all the things to age well in midlife. In EP02, Professor Andrea Maier told us to get our pole position first with baseline measurements, and in EP03, you went backstage with the Hype Squad for the VO2 max and DEXA scan.   This is your wrap-up and action plan. We reflect on what those baseline results actually told us about cardio fitness, muscle, fat and bone, and how the tests show you where to focus your efforts so you know where to start. You'll also get practical tips you can do right now to get your own baseline, including 3 simple at-home checks for strength and balance. For health-conscious midlife women navigating perimenopause, midlife health, healthy aging, and longevity, and who want data, not guesswork. Start with EP01-EP03 to follow the full journey, then use this episode to start putting your learnings into action. Subscribe to The Hype, our RealWell newsletter, to get an exclusive offer on a VO2 max and DEXA scan. Visit www.realwell.fit This is NOT medical advice. Please check with your clinician.

  5. Sep 22

    Are VO2 Max & DEXA Scan Tests Worth Doing for Midlife Women? The Hype Squad Finds Out What The Tests Reveal about How They're Really Aging

    Two tests. Sixty minutes. Answers most midlife women have never actually seen. You've heard of VO2 max and DEXA scans. But do you know what they actually measure? Or if they're worth doing? In Episode 3 of Aging Decoded, the RealWell Hype Squad walks in to find out. Following Episode 1's opening conversation with the Hype Squad and Episode 2's science lesson from world longevity leader Professor Andrea Maier, the Squad puts the two most-recommended baseline tests to work. You'll go behind the scenes to see what actually happens in a VO2 max, what a DEXA scan reveals beyond bone density, what Prof. Maier calls your "pole position" for improving how you age, and whether the Squad thinks these tests were worth the time, money, and nerves. RealWell is the health show for midlife women who want the science, without the noise. Hosted by journalist Cindy Gutteridge. Learn more and sign up for the newsletter at realwell.fit. Newsletter subscribers get a promo code for discounted VO2 max and DEXA scan testing.

  6. Sep 15

    Ready to age with agency? Understand midlife aging with Prof. Andrea Maier

    Journalist Cindy Gutteridge talks with Professor Andrea Maier, co founder of CHI Longevity and just named a TIME 2026 Longevity Leader, on biological age, healthy aging and healthspan for midlife women 40-55. Learn which biological age test matters, plus sleep, steps, muscle strength and balance. No fads. No fear tactics. Follow RealWell for weekly expert interviews and Hype Squad tests. Learn more at realwell.fit

  7. Sep 8

    What Healthy Aging Really Feels Like After 40: Perimenopause & Menopause And What Nobody Warned Us About

    What does healthy aging really feel like after 40? If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause symptoms, poor sleep, and wellness overwhelm, this one is for you. In this first episode of RealWell, journalist Cindy Gutteridge gets honest with the Hype Squad, real midlife women 40-55, about what midlife actually feels like from the inside: body changes, sleep issues, hormone health questions, sex, supplements, morning routines, longevity, and how to know if what you're doing is actually working. No fear tactics or fads. Just evidence-based, science-backed information to help you age with agency. Plus: next week, Professor Andrea Maier, director of the Academy for Healthy Longevity at NUS and named a TIME Magazine 2026 Longevity Leader, breaks down how to measure your biological age and which tests to ask your doctor for. Don't miss it.⁠ Follow RealWell for weekly expert interviews and Hype Squad tests. Learn more at realwell.fit

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    RealWell Aging Decoded Trailer

    RealWell Aging Decoded: Launching Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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Ready to age with agency? Not just to live longer, but to live better. RealWell is a science-led wellness platform for midlife women 40-55, founded by journalist Cindy Gutteridge, for honest answers on healthy aging, healthspan, sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress. No fads. No fear tactics. Follow the podcast for monthly deep dives on perimenopause, menopause and longevity, plus expert interviews and Hype Squad tests. You're doing the work. RealWell makes sure it's the right work. Learn more at realwell.fit

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