Caffeine, Cortisol & Cravings: How Your Morning Routine Might Be Making You Tired

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In this episode, I dive into how your morning coffee habit might secretly be draining your energy and triggering cravings later in the day.

I share my own story of drinking multiple coffees just to “get through the day” and what happened when I learned to work with my body’s natural cortisol rhythm instead of against it.

You’ll learn why timing your caffeine matters, how too much coffee can spike stress hormones and crash your energy, and how to fix it with a few small tweaks to your routine.

We’ll cover:
- The best time to drink coffee for all-day energy
- Why skipping breakfast or “not feeling hungry” is actually a hormonal issue
- How caffeine affects your sleep and cravings even hours later
- Simple steps to build a calmer, more energized morning

If you’re tired of feeling tired and want to enjoy coffee without wrecking your energy, this episode is for you.

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