14: Why You’re Waking Up in the Middle of the Night (and What Your Body Might Be Saying)

You’re up again. 1:43… 3:28… 4:11. Your body woke you up—but what’s it trying to say? In this powerful episode of your body speaks, Dr. Brook Sheehan unpacks the real reasons behind those middle-of-the-night wakeups that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, and disconnected. We often rush to blame hormones, blood sugar, or the wrong supplement (and yes, those can matter)—but when we focus only on the physical, we miss what our body is saying emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Because your body isn’t just a machine to hack. It’s a masterpiece that speaks—especially in the quiet. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why sleep is the most healing thing your body can do—and what interrupts it The 6 most common physical causes of middle-of-the-night wakeups (and simple, body-supportive solutions) What emotional, mental, or spiritual “whispers” may be waking you up when the world is asleep How to stop turning your body into a project and start treating it like a partner Ways to build trust with your body using the bodyOS™ framework: physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental layers Gentle nighttime practices to help you pause, listen, and receive instead of fix, hustle, or suppress 🛠️ Tools + Resources Mentioned: 📹 Liver Reflex Activation Video Support detox and emotional release with this simple nightly practice. 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/3JGAEzhI0Ms?feature=share ✋ Small Intestine Reflex Activation Rub along the bottom edge of your breastbone and follow the ribs down at an angle. Use gentle strokes (5–6 reps) before bed to support digestion and absorption—especially if bloating or gut tension wakes you up. 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/l1_7otWdU50?feature=share 🕊️ A Reflection from the Episode: “What if your body isn’t interrupting you? What if it’s inviting you—to reflect, to process, to commune with God, or to let go?” 🎧 Listen in if you’ve ever: Felt like you’ve tried everything to sleep through the night Wondered why you always wake up at a certain time Obsessed over physical causes (and still felt stuck) Wanted a more faithful, connected way to care for your body Needed a reminder that your body isn’t broken—it’s speaking Share this episode with a friend who’s wrestling with restless nights. ✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something. Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second Body Signal Decoder Assessment. Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside. Get it here: os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder 🎧 And if you caught the mention of the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you. Get yours here: drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/ 📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan ⭐ If this episode spoke to you, would you take a second to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify? It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.