Why Temperature Changes Everything When It Comes To Sleep For Women-Dr. Nicole Moyen, Eight Sleep

What if one of the most powerful tools for improving your sleep, recovery, health, and performance isn't a supplement or training method—but temperature? In this episode of Marni On The Move, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Moyen, Chief Science Officer at Eight Sleep, to explore the science of sleep and how temperature regulation impacts everything from sleep quality and athletic performance to hormone health and longevity. We discuss why temperature plays a critical role throughout the sleep cycle, how our sleep needs evolve with age, and the growing body of research around women’s sleep, including the effects of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause on sleep and temperature regulation. Dr. Moyen also shares insights into chronotypes, sleep stages, heart rate variability (HRV), recovery, exercise timing, and how personalized sleep technology is helping people optimize their sleep environment for better rest and recovery. Topics Covered: • How temperature affects sleep quality • The relationship between sleep, recovery, and athletic performance • Chronotypes and personalized sleep patterns • Sleep stages and changing temperature needs throughout the night • Heart rate variability (HRV) and recovery • Aging, hormones, and sleep • Menopause and temperature regulation • Sleep strategies for athletes • The impact of exercise timing on sleep • Sleep hygiene best practices • Eight Sleep's Women's Sleep Initiative • Eight Sleep's Pregnancy Mode • The future of sleep science, AI, and personalized health technology About Dr. Nicole Moyen: Dr. Nicole Moyen is the Chief Science Officer at Eight Sleep, where she leads research and innovation focused on improving sleep through personalized temperature regulation and sleep technology. 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations on endurance sports, wellness, health, longevity, entrepreneurship, and human performance. Follow Marni On The Move: Instagram: @marnionthemove Website: marnionthemove.com #Sleep #EightSleep #SleepOptimization #Longevity #Recovery #Health #Wellness #AthleteLife #Performance #MarniOnTheMove