Working With Your Body Clock: Circadian Rhythm in Women's Midlife
Your calendar runs on clock time. Your body follows biological time. In midlife, understanding that relationship can help women make sense of changes in sleep timing, energy, and alertness.
Dr. Mason explains how circadian rhythms work, how light and daily schedules influence them, and how aging and the menopause transition may interact with sleep and biological timing. Participants examine their routines and identify practical ways to work with their body clocks.
Interactive element: A brief rhythm audit identifying one personal timing change or workplace practice to reconsider.
For employees
Focuses on personal rhythms, light exposure, chronotype, daily routines, and recognizing when further assessment may help.
For leadership and HR
Connects midlife sleep and biological timing to workplace expectations, scheduling, and access to appropriate support. Participants do not need to disclose personal health information.
