40. Why Your Body Is Waking You Up at 3AM

40. Why Your Body Is Waking You Up at 3AM

March 19, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode explores the reasons behind waking up at 3AM and what your body may be trying to communicate.

Waking up at 3AM is one of the most common things I hear from women in their late 30s and beyond. You fall asleep just fine… but somewhere between 2–4AM, your eyes open and you’re suddenly wide awake. In this episode, we’re starting a new series called “What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You” and unpacking what may actually be happening beneath the surface when this pattern shows up. We walk through three of the most common drivers of early morning wake-ups, and when you understand what your bo...

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