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Racing Heart at 3 AM? Here's What's Really Happening
In this episode, I dive deep into the surprising science behind midlife wake-ups with pounding heart, sweaty sheets, and a mind that just won’t stop. Forget what you’ve heard about anxiety or aging, this is a biological “fuel gauge error” and your body’s desperate call for help while you sleep.
I’ll reveal exactly why these wake-ups happen at 2 or 3 AM, the hormonal shifts that set you up for sudden adrenaline surges (not panic attacks!), and my three-part nighttime rescue protocol, including the one simple evening routine change that can finally break the cycle.
If you’re a woman over 50 struggling with sleep interruptions and worried about your health, tune in for practical solutions that prioritize restful sleep over outdated diet rules. Let's take the mystery and fear out of your 3 AM wake-up, together.
What You'll Learn:
- Why waking up with a racing heart at 3 AM is often caused by a drop in blood sugar, not anxiety or heart trouble
- How hormonal changes in midlife affect your liver’s ability to maintain steady blood sugar overnight
- The importance of a “safety snack” before bed and why it won’t sabotage your waistline
- How your sleep environment, especially temperature and bedding choice, can prevent adrenaline-triggered wake-ups
- A proven breathing technique (“physiological sigh”) to calm your body immediately when you wake with a racing heart
Music:
Title: Relax by SyncLabMusic
Call to Action:
Don’t forget to like, share, and comment below with your own sleep patterns, especially if your wake-up call has a regular time! And don’t forget to subscribe for more life-changing wellness insights.
Want to dive deeper? Check out more resources and join our community.
📕 Resources:
https://createthebestme.com/ep151
Related Episode:
🎧 Listen to this episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18414779
#Cortisol #MenopauseSymptoms #MorningAnxiety #HeartPalpitations #Perimenopause #CreateTheBestMe #estrogen #progesterone #womenover50
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In this episode, I dive deep into the surprising science behind midlife wake-ups with pounding heart, sweaty sheets, and a mind that just won’t stop. Forget what you’ve heard about anxiety or aging, this is a biological “fuel gauge error” and your body’s desperate call for help while you sleep.
I’ll reveal exactly why these wake-ups happen at 2 or 3 AM, the hormonal shifts that set you up for sudden adrenaline surges (not panic attacks!), and my three-part nighttime rescue protocol, including the one simple evening routine change that can finally break the cycle.
If you’re a woman over 50 struggling with sleep interruptions and worried about your health, tune in for practical solutions that prioritize restful sleep over outdated diet rules. Let's take the mystery and fear out of your 3 AM wake-up, together.
What You'll Learn:
- Why waking up with a racing heart at 3 AM is often caused by a drop in blood sugar, not anxiety or heart trouble
- How hormonal changes in midlife affect your liver’s ability to maintain steady blood sugar overnight
- The importance of a “safety snack” before bed and why it won’t sabotage your waistline
- How your sleep environment, especially temperature and bedding choice, can prevent adrenaline-triggered wake-ups
- A proven breathing technique (“physiological sigh”) to calm your body immediately when you wake with a racing heart
Music:
Title: Relax by SyncLabMusic
Call to Action:
Don’t forget to like, share, and comment below with your own sleep patterns, especially if your wake-up call has a regular time! And don’t forget to subscribe for more life-changing wellness insights.
Want to dive deeper? Check out more resources and join our community.
📕 Resources:
https://createthebestme.com/ep151
Related Episode:
🎧 Listen to this episode:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/18414779
#Cortisol #MenopauseSymptoms #MorningAnxiety #HeartPalpitations #Perimenopause #CreateTheBestMe #estrogen #progesterone #womenover50
📨 Newsletter:
https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/
👀 Connect With Me:
Website: https://createthebestme.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestme
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecox
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestme
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox
📽️ Video Request:
https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv