Sleep to Improve Your Healthspan with Dr. Woganee Filate: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey
18 March 2026

Sleep to Improve Your Healthspan with Dr. Woganee Filate: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in Midlife

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In this episode, Dr. Woganee Filate, sleep specialist and co-founder of Lume Women + Health, is back on the show to break down the science of sleep and why it may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your long-term health. From protecting your brain to keeping your heart healthy, Dr. Woganee explains what's actually happening while you sleep — and what's at stake when you don't.


In this episode:

    Why both sleep quality and quantity matter for our health and healthspanWhat’s happening in our brains as we sleep The different stages of sleep explainedWhy deep sleep is your best defense against dementiaThe link between inconsistent sleep and heart disease riskHow poor sleep affects your metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammationHow poor sleep may be accelerating your biological aging at a cellular levelHow to recognize and address sleep disruption during perimenopausePlus, a sneak peek at Dr. Woganee's upcoming book, a science-backed guide to sleeping through perimenopause and beyond


You don't have to accept poor sleep. There's so much within your control, and this episode with Dr. Woganee will show you where to start.


This episode is part of our Endy Reclaim Your Rest Sleep Series - helping you wake up rested, focused, and ready to take on whatever the day brings. 


Endy is Canada’s leading online mattress brand, trusted by over 1 million sleepers. Endy’s mattresses are designed to keep you cool and supported all night long, so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on your day. With three comfort options—plush, medium-firm, and firm—you can find the perfect fit for your body and sleep style. And the best part? Endy delivers straight to your door, so upgrading your sleep is simpler than ever. Check them out at endy.com.


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Dr. Woganee Filate Bio

Dr. Woganee Filate is a passionate and dedicated adult respirologist and sleep medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care. She has a wealth of experience in diagnosing and managing respiratory and sleep disorders. Her interests include educating patients on the changes in sleep during the menopause transition and what can be done to optimize sleep during this key life stage. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Filate holds a Master of Health Science, with a focus on Community Health & Epidemiology, from the University of Toronto.


 Links for this episode

    Lume Women + HealthFollow Dr. Woganee on InstagramFollow Lume Women + Health on InstagramSubscribe to Lume Women + Health Substack