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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why You Keep Waking Up At Stupid O'Clock (And How To Fix That)

from Over 40: Freakin Awesome | Mens Health and Fitness Podcast | Men Over 40 Fat Loss and Muscle · host Chris Davidson | Mens Fitness & Health Coach

Why do you wake up at 3am and can't get back to sleep? Access the Get Unstuck form for some free custom advice here: https://ovr40.co/unstuck and checkout the Bulletproof Weeks System here: https://ovr40.co/BWS If you're in your 40s or 50s and finding yourself wide awake in the early hours, brain already running, unable to drift back off, this video explains exactly why it happens and what you can do about it.I've been working with men and women on their health and fitness, in person and online, for 16 years. As a 49 year old dad of three myself, I know the struggle is real.The second half of the night is inherently more fragile than the first, and after 40 several things start happening simultaneously that make waking in those early hours much more likely. Most of them never get mentioned, and most people just accept it as part of getting older. It isn't.In this video I cover why this is happening (alcohol, caffeine, stress and other overlooked reasons).I also cover quick practical changes you can make this week, and the longer term approaches that actually break the cycle.Timestamps:0:00 Why the second half of the night is more fragile1:00 How sleep structure changes across the night2:30 The obvious reasons — alcohol, caffeine, room temperature4:30 The ones nobody mentions — cortisol, blood sugar, hormones, conditioned arousal7:00 Quick wins you can start this weekIf you want personalised 1:1 support, drop me an email at [email protected] Unstuck Form: https://ovr40.co/unstuck https://ovr40.co/BWSCheck out my Bulletproof Weeks System so you can learn how to eat right, train right and live right and get back in shape even when your life gets hectic: https://ovr40.co/BWS

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Why do you wake up at 3am and can't get back to sleep? Access the Get Unstuck form for some free custom advice here: https://ovr40.co/unstuck and checkout the Bulletproof Weeks System here: https://ovr40.co/BWS If you're in your 40s or 50s and finding yourself wide awake in the early hours, brain already running, unable to drift back off, this video explains exactly why it happens and what you can do about it. I've been working with men and women on their health and fitness, in perso...

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