Sleep, Finally: Fixing the 3 a.m. Wake-Up Club

If you’re wide awake at 3 a.m. rehearsing tomorrow’s grocery list, your middle-schooler’s permission form, and your entire life’s purpose… welcome. You’re officially a member of the 3 A.M. Wake-Up Club.In this episode, Ash breaks down why perimenopausal sleep gets so weird (hint: it’s not your fault), what’s really happening with estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and blood sugar overnight, and how to rebuild rest through what she calls your Sleep Scaffolding — five layers of realistic, biology-friendly support.You’ll learn:• Why wake-ups peak between 2–4 a.m.• How hormone shifts disrupt temperature, mood, and REM• The 5 habits that dramatically improve midlife sleep• What to do in the moment at 3 a.m. instead of spiralling• How to train your nervous system to trust rest againThis isn’t a perfection plan — it’s a reclaim-your-sleep plan. Grab a tea and get cozy… your nights are about to feel different.