How Can You Release Stress Before Sleep_ Sleep Science Facts To Fall Asleep To

"Your body is holding onto stress you don't even remember. In your jaw. In your shoulders. In the shallow breath you've been taking all day." But here's the good news: sleep is designed to release it — if you let it. Tonight, we'll show you how.In this soothing, science-backed sleep episode, we explore the physiology of stress — cortisol, adrenaline, and the sympathetic nervous system — and how these chemicals literally block your ability to fall asleep. Learn why "trying to relax" often backfires, and what actually works: passive body scans, non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), and the psychological concept of "letting go without trying." We explain how sleep itself reduces cortisol and resets your stress response overnight — but only if you stop fighting it. Delivered in a soft, gentle voice designed to guide you into deep relaxation while your brain absorbs these calming facts. Perfect for anxious sleepers, chronic overthinkers, and anyone who carries the day's weight into bed. No complicated exercises. No pressure. Just science and softness. Press play — and let your stress dissolve into the night.