With a family of 12 physicians, Hasti Nazem didn’t hesitate before going pre-med. Her beloved aunt’s passion for medicine and emigration from Iran had sparked a family-wide love of healthcare. But for Nazem, lifelong struggles with anxiety and depression left her feeling burned out, and she did what few in her family had done before: she chose to put her mental health first and reinvented. Unfortunately, she moved into the world of finance just before the 2008 market collapse. When a personal loss prompted her to return to school, she found herself connecting with two partners and starting a wellness company focused on sleep. Today, Nazem is the head of product and education for CoveyClub sponsor Kindra, a women’s wellness company that focuses on menopause. Listen in to her candid conversation with CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour as they dig into the science of how to fall asleep–and Nazem’s secrets to staying asleep during these years of hormonal disruption.
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Bio:
With nearly 10 years of experience at the intersection of life sciences, health and wellness, and consumer brand-building, Hasti Nazem integrates product development with technical advancements. She is particularly passionate about drawing from deep scientific communications experience to empower consumers to better understand their health, encourage engagement with the medical community, and bridge gaps often overlooked in menopause.
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Time Stamps
07:10 - Growing up pre-med; reinventing for mental health
10:16 - When her aunt dies, Nazem decides to return to school, meets partners, launches a wellness business
12:02 - Leaving her start-up 10 days before the pandemic shut-down
12:31 - Learning the signs of burn-out
16:33 - Discovering Kindra; exploring the underlying relationship between sleep and menopause
20:00 - Why is there a lack of visibility for women going through menopause and post-menopause?
25:00 - Nazeem’s 5 unexpected tips for falling asleep
28:23 - Journaling for menopause and better sleep
32:19 - Finding the right bath products during menopause
36:34 - Stay-asleep tips
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