Waking Up at 3am? The Cortisol Spike Is Why (And How to Fix It)

Frustrated with waking up at 3am every night? It isn’t random—it’s a specific biological signal called Cortisol Spike

It’s 3:00 AM, the world is silent, but your mind is racing. That frustrating, middle-of-the-night awakening isn’t random—it’s a specific biological signal. The culprit? A mismanaged Cortisol Spike 🧠

In this video, we decode the Cortisol Spike. We’ll explain why this natural “wake-up” hormone is waking you up abruptly and show you how three factors of modern life—stress, blood sugar, and light—are making the situation worse. Most importantly, we’ll introduce you to The Sleep Protocol’s simple three-step mitigation plan to help you finally sleep through the night.

⏱️ TIME STAMPS:
0:00 – The 3 AM Signal Your Body is Sending
0:22 – What Is Cortisol? (Your Internal Alarm Clock)
1:23 – The 3 Factors That Amplify the Spike
1:50 – #1: Chronic Stress
2:20 – #2: The Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
2:45 – #3: Light Contamination
3:03 – The 3-Step Mitigation Protocol
3:30 – Protocol 1: The Stability Snack
4:00 – Protocol 2: The Cortisol Off-Ramp
4:24 – Protocol 3: The Blackout Mandate
4:58 – Finish

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