Sleeping Better in Menopause with My Moonbird
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and struggling with sleep — this one’s for you.
Let’s have an honest midlife chat, shall we?
If you’re a woman entering perimenopause or menopause and suddenly your sleep is acting like a toddler on a sugar high — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. Occasionally, in post-menopause, I still struggle with stress-induced sleep.
I’ve had nights where my brain decides to sort every life decision at 2:14 am. Or those charming “wide-awake for no reason” moments. (Who doesn’t love a hormonal plot twist?)
So when Moonbird reached out and sent me their handheld breathing device to try, specifically as a midlife woman struggling with stress + sleep… I was intrigued.
I meditate. I journal. I deep-breath. However, I also worry for no reason, have too much screen time, and don’t feel like I have enough hours in the day.
So, holding a little device that literally helps your body slow down felt like it was worth exploring.
Moonbird is a handheld breathing coach that expands and contracts in your hand to guide your breath.
Instead of a voice telling you what to do, you feel the rhythm.
You breathe in when it expands, and slowly exhale when it softens.
It’s like someone gently cuing your nervous system:
“Hey love, let’s slow things down.”
You can use it with or without the app — which I love because I don’t need another glowing screen in my bed at night.
💡 Why Midlife Women Need Tools Like This
Perimenopause + menopause can bring:
✅ Night waking
✅ Cortisol spikes
✅ Racing thoughts
✅ Stress sensitivity
✅ That wired/tired feeling
Our nervous systems are in transition, too.
Slow, paced breathing increases heart-rate variability (HRV): a sign your body can switch into rest-and-digest mode.
And the beauty of it is that breath work is immediate, drug-free, and always on call.
📚 What the Science Says
A pilot study published in Frontiers in Digital Health found Moonbird users saw:
Improved sleep quality
Better restorative sleep
High usability + ease of use
Because breathwork already has strong research backing for sleep + stress, this pilot study is promising.
And honestly? Many midlife wellness practices don’t have this much science behind them. (Sad but true!)
🌙 My Experience Using Moonbird for a Month
Here’s how it fit into my life:
🛏 Bedside buddy: Instead of doom-scrolling when sleep didn’t come, I reached for Moonbird.
💭 Racing thoughts quieted: Instead of trying to “think myself calm,” my breath did the work.
😌 Falling asleep faster: I eased into sleep more gently — not magically perfect, but noticeably smoother.
☕️Morning routine: This was the perfect addition to my morning routine in place of my morning meditation.
As a creative, this also gave me a sensory anchor – a physical ritual that signaled to my body it was safe to rest.
How it feels to use
Imagine holding a smooth, palm-sized device with soft curves that’s designed to fit naturally into your hand like something meant to be held when you need calm. Your breath matches the rhythm. Your shoulders soften. Your thoughts space out a bit.
It’s grounding.
It’s comforting.
It’s like someone is breathing with you and saying:
“You’re okay. Slow down.”
Who will love it
You might love Moonbird if you…
✔️ Are in perimenopause/menopause
✔️ Wake up between 1am-4am
✔️ Have a busy brain or anxious nights
✔️ Want a gentle, tech-supported calm tool
✔️ Meditate but still struggle to quiet your mind
Things to consider
It’s a practice, not a magic button
Works best with consistent use
Complements good sleep habits (not a substitute)
🎯 My verdict
I’m keeping it by my bed.
I’m using it when life feels loud.
And it’s earned a place in my midlife wellness routine.
For me, Moonbird feels like a soft-spoken friend reminding me:
“You don’t have to power through. You can breathe through.”
If sleep and stress are your midlife companions, this may be a supportive partner on your nightstand too.
👉 Check out Moonbird here: Moonbird and use my coupon code “THEHAPPYKIM” for 10% off your purchase
🗣️Psst: There’s also a Moonbuddy made for children.
*I only share products I genuinely love and use. Moonbird gifted me this device to test, and this post contains affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through my link — at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work and this creative midlife community. 🤍
Photo credits: Christine Smeyers, Soul Studio Christine http://www.soulstudio.be