Optimal Metabolism Episode 225- 3 AM Wake-Ups: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You!
📝 Episode Summary: 3 AM wake-ups are an annoying and exhausting part ot your night.. OR you're sleeping 7–8 hours but still dragging through your day. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I unpack the real reasons behind 3 AM wake-ups, and why you feel fatigued, even when your sleep seems "good on paper." From cortisol misfires to nighttime light exposure, I break down how your circadian rhythm and hormone patterns affect your energy, mood, and metabolism.
This is essential listening for any woman who's doing all the "right" things… but still feels off.
🔗 Helpful Links:
🌿 Cortisol Calm Course – Mother's Day Special
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🧠 Topics Covered:
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Why 3 AM wake-ups occur and how to achieve restorative sleep
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How blue light and screen time sabotage rest
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The "tired and wired" cortisol pattern—and how to reverse it
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Why timing your meals and light exposure matters more than supplements
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Practical shifts to support melatonin, leptin, and your metabolism