078 | Why You’re Waking Up at 3AM (And How to Finally Sleep Through the Night)

About this episode

Morgan Ekovich discusses sleep issues with expert Kelly Myerson, focusing on 3 AM wakeups and solutions for better sleep.

Do you fall asleep easily… but wake up at 3 AM every night? Or maybe your brain won’t stop running the second your head hits the pillow? In this episode of the EmpowerHer Wellness Podcast, Morgan sits down with sleep expert Kelly Myerson to break down: Why busy brains struggle to fall asleepThe real causes behind 3 AM wakeupsHow hormones (especially perimenopause) affect sleepThe impact of screens, light, and overstimulationWhat to do in the moment when you wake upSimple environmental shifts ...

People in this episode

Host: Morgan Ekovich

Guest: Kelly Myerson

Topics covered

• sleep
• insomnia
• hormones
• perimenopause
• screen time
• environmental shifts

Keywords

• sleep
• 3 AM wakeup
• insomnia
• hormones
• perimenopause
• sleep expert
• environmental changes

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