# Why You're Wide Awake at 3 AM (And What to Do About It)

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Podcast: [The Livy Method Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-livy-method-podcast-6854281)
Published: 2026-06-04T15:27:41+00:00
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## Resource

You fall asleep fine. Then 3 AM hits and suddenly you're staring at the ceiling, counting down how many hours you have left. Sound familiar? Sleep expert Alanna McGinn joins Gina to get to the bottom of one of midlife's most common and most frustrating experiences. They unpack why our sleep shifts during times of stress and hormonal change, why "quieting your mind" is the wrong goal entirely, and what's actually happening in your body during those middle-of-the-night wake-ups. Alanna breaks down the real culprits of blood sugar, body temperature, your bedtime and your emotional relationship with sleep. She offers a refreshingly honest take on how to stop making 3 AM the enemy. Where to Find Alanna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanna.mcginn/ Website: https://alannamcginn.com/ BONUS A free 6-day email course to help you reclaim your nights. https://goodnightsleepsite.thrivecart.com/stop-3am-wakings-course/ This episode aligns with day 46 of our Spring 2026 maintenance program. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivymaintenanceandmindfulness To learn more about The Livy Method and our Maintenance & Mindfulness group, visit livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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