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Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma

74. Why 3 A.M. Wake-Ups Are Trying to Tell You Something with Mollie Eastman

Sep 17, 2025 · 1h 28m

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What if the secret to deep, restorative sleep begins at sunrise, not bedtime? In this grounding episode, I sit down with sleep educator and former insomniac Mollie Eastman to explore why rest is a skill, and how light, food, temperature, and mindset shape the way we sleep. Together, we uncover why so many of us feel tired but wired, how morning sunlight and meal timing set the stage for deep rest, and what to do when you wake up at 3 a.m. Mollie shares compassionate, science-backed insights on alcohol, blue light, circadian rhythms, and the nervous system, showing us that sleep isn’t about perfection, but about remembering how to work with our bodies instead of against them. If you’re ready…