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I’m tired of being told I need to wake up at 4am to be successful, tired of watching influencers turn self-care into a competitive sport, and tired of feeling like I’m never quite doing wellness “right.” If you’ve ever felt the same, this episode is for you.

The 5am Morning Routine Myth

Here’s the truth nobody wants to admit: there’s zero evidence that waking up at 5am makes you more successful. What there IS evidence for? Consistent sleep. I tried the 5am club two years ago and it wrecked me. Real me wakes up at 6:30am, slurps a protein shake on my way to the gym, and meditates for about three breaths when I remember. It’s not filmable, but it’s sustainable. Your morning routine should serve your life, not become your whole personality.

Performative Wellness and Diet Culture’s Sneaky Rebrand

Whether it’s the “That Girl” aesthetic with matching workout sets and oat milk lattes, or men going “monk mode” with cold plunges for the gram, it’s the same performance. And wellness perfectionism has a shadow side: the guilt when you skip meditation, the shame when you break your fast early. As an elder millennial who survived peak 90s diet culture, I’m calling it out. Diet culture didn’t die. It just got a makeover. Now it’s “clean eating,” “gut resets,” and “reducing inflammation.” No thanks.

The Supplement Theatre and Anti-Science Rabbit Holes

Before you biohack your way through 20 pills a day, start with the basics. The evidence-based longevity strategies are painfully boring: sleep, vegetables, movement, water, and friends. That’s literally the list. And those anti-science wellness rabbit holes? They prey on people who feel abandoned by traditional medicine, then sell them $500 supplement protocols. Critical thinking IS wellness.

Three Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Your morning routine should fit YOUR life. Stop building habits for a fantasy version of yourself. What actually works for the real you, with your real constraints?

2️⃣ Real self-care is boring, and that’s okay. Going to bed on time, saying no, eating the carbs. The stuff nobody films because it’s dull is often exactly what you need.

3️⃣ You already have the answers. That pressure you’re feeling? That’s marketing, not reality. Trust the wisdom you already have. You’re the author of your own story.

Resources Mentioned

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