17. Your 5am Routine Is Making You Worse at Business

In this episode, we break down the neuroscience of sleep deprivation, cortisol regulation, circadian rhythm alignment, and nervous system activation, and how they directly impact cognitive performance, emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership capacity.We also cover:How chronic sleep restriction increases amygdala reactivity and reduces prefrontal controlWhy cold plunges, caffeine, and high-intensity workouts can’t compensate for sleep debtThe link between cortisol rhythm, circadian biology, and executive functionHow interoception (body awareness) improves stress regulation and decision-makingThe 5 nervous system performance archetypes (Pusher, Spiraler, Floater, Pleaser, Hyper-Regulator) and how your morning routine may be amplifying your default patternWhy cognitive flexibility, creativity, and delegation decline under sustained activation