Waking up at 3 a.m., eyes wide open, doing the math on how many hours of sleep you have left? There are a few main reasons this happens, and they are not the same underlying problem. Eni Kadar gets into all things cortisol, the "queen hormone," and explains why being wired but tired at night, waking between 2 and 4 a.m., and waking up groggy no matter how long you slept can all be linked to cortisol, but come from different imbalances. That's why the supplement that works for someone else can do absolutely nothing for you.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What cortisol does: it's your stress hormone and your internal clock, and it follows a natural daily curve
• Three common sleep patterns and what may be behind each one
• How a blood sugar dip overnight can trigger the 2 to 4 a.m. wake-up
• A day of cortisol balance: gentle wake-ups, morning light, eating within 90 minutes of waking, caffeine timing, and winding down without devices
• Why supplements can fill in gaps but can't replace habits, nutrition, and lifestyle

Cortisol imbalances don't happen in a week, so they won't undo in a week. Be patient with your body and start small: you don't need to overhaul your life, but you do need to start somewhere. If you pick one thing, Eni recommends the morning habit of outdoor light and protein within 90 minutes of waking. If you're already doing all of this and still feel like you're running on fumes, you can apply to work with Eni through the link below. Hit follow so you don't miss the next and kindly leave a review on your favourite listening platform!

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