Episode 111-Why You Always Wake Up at 3 AM (Cortisol, Trauma & Sleep Hacks)

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Episode 111-Why You  Always Wake Up at 3 AM (Cortisol, Trauma & Sleep Hacks)

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Send us a textHave you ever woken up at exactly 3:00 AM—wide awake, anxious, and unable to fall back asleep? It’s not just a coincidence.In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Janitors, hosts Sergeant Q and Doc Jess unpack the science, psychology, and spirituality behind the infamous 3AM wake-up, sometimes called the witching hour.Whether you're dealing with trauma, high stress, PTSD, or simply feel like your mind won’t shut off at night, this conversation will change the way you think about sleep forever.You’ll hear practical, faith-informed insights on how to lower stress, regulate your nervous system, and build healthier sleep habits without medication.And finally, we reveal one simple, unexpected practice that’s showing powerful results for deep, restorative sleep, and it’s probably not what you think.👉 Watch now, and start taking your nights back.Timestamps:00:08  – Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors Podcast00:43 – Why You’re Waking at 3AM: Stress, Cortisol & More 03:54 – How Cortisol Impacts Your Sleep Cycle 07:22 – The Link Between Poor Sleep and Mental Health11:20 – Strategies to Sleep Better Without Medication21:44 – How Nighttime Habits Support Better Sleep 27:18 – Practical Ways to Stay Asleep Through the Night29:36 – The Brain Science Behind Rest and Recovery29:53 – A Surprising Tool That Helps You Rest Deeper30:08 – How Rest Affects Your Emotional Health30:25 – Quick Steps to Improve Your Sleep TonightJoin the Conversation & Access More Resources Be part of our Workplace Wellness Facebook group for practical mental health tips, real-world advice, and ongoing support from people who get it.🔗 Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1988960518109166/ Listen to This Episode On:🎧 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0nPegvqPi1AO47Xbx3EvNz?si=d2cdfa086c32460c 🎧 Website - https://thementalhealthjanitors.com/ 🎧 Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-mental-health-janitors/ Connect with Aaron “Sgt Q” Quinonez:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SgtQ13LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerbusinessscalingcoachbetabloxjudgerealitytvstarpodcaster/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sgt.q_/?hl=en #mentalhealth #resilience #mentalhealthawareness #selfgrowth #celebritycultureSupport the show

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