Why Can’t I Sleep When I’m Stressed Out? (Ep. 19)

Stress and sleep are like a toxic duo, one feeds the other, leaving you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. wondering why your brain won’t shut up. In this episode of Untamed and Unfiltered Wellness, we’re breaking down the science of the stress-sleep cycle:How your HPA axis flips the switch and pumps out cortisolWhy cortisol blocks melatonin and messes with your circadian rhythmThe role your amygdala and nervous system play in racing thoughts and 3 a.m. wake-upsHow poor sleep makes you more reactive and stressed the next day (it’s a vicious cycle, but not a hopeless one)By the end, you’ll finally get why stress hijacks your nights and what awareness can do to crack the cycle open.This is Part 1 of my three part Stress + Sleep series. In Episode 20, we’ll talk about what you can actually do at night to calm your system and get some rest.Have a specific topic you want me to cover? Send me a text! Substack blog: https://oliviabellco.substack.comWebsite: https://oliviabell.coI hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!☮️🌿🐾Jo