397. The Real Reason You Wake Up at 3am

You finally get into bed after the longest day ever, fall asleep, and then — 3am. Wide awake. Brain going a million miles a minute. Sound familiar? In this episode Audrey gets into full nurse and science nerd mode to break down exactly what is happening in your brain when you can't sleep, why high stress days wreck your sleep quality at a neurological level, and the surprisingly simple micro regulation habits you can weave into your day to finally start sleeping like a human again.In this episode you'll learn:What your brain is actually doing while you sleep — and why it's way more complex than you thinkWhat the hippocampus is, why it acts like an intake folder all day long, and what happens to all that information overnightThe difference between slow wave sleep and REM sleep — and why you need both to actually feel restedHow cortisol works with your circadian rhythm — and exactly how a high stress day jams the whole system✨✨ RISE Tribe - Next Steps✨✨For All the Things:  www.helloaudreyrose.com/linkinbio RISE Retreat: https://www.helloaudreyrose.com/retreatFREE Virtual Happiness Summit: https://www.helloaudreyrose.com/risesummitFREE 7 day Nervous System Reset Group - get daily nervous system reset practices in just 10 min a day, with Audrey as your guide https://www.helloaudreyrose.com/7days Nervous System Reset Training (Free): www.helloaudreyrose.com/reset Happiness Bundle - www.helloaudreyrose.com/happiness 📱 Connect on Instagram:  @helloaudreyrose  🎥 Watch on YouTube: Subscribe Here🥳 Love the Podcast? Enter the GIVEAWAY!!Leave a review on the Podcast app → screenshot your review → DM it to @helloaudreyroseHere’s how:1️⃣ Click the three dots (menu)2️⃣ Select “Go To Show”3️⃣ Scroll down and tap “Write a Review”