{"podcast":{"title":"Bounce Back Stronger with Donna Ferris","slug":"bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","podcast_index_feed_id":6704147,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/DonnaFerris/feed.xml","website_url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17399025/stronger_podcast_update_apple_3000_p7ksif.jpg","author":"Donna Ferris","episode_count":98,"summary":"Welcome to Bounce Back Stronger. Life is full of unexpected challenges that test our strength and resilience. These events include divorce, job loss/reorganization, death of a loved one, illness, and other changes or losses. It’s in these moments of adversity that some remarkable individuals discover their inner power and transform hardships into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Do you ever wonder why? Or how? Join your host, author, yoga therapist, and life coach, Donna Ferris, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of those who’ve thrived through tough times. Who’ve surmounted the odds to Bounce Back Stronger. May we all benefit from their stories of resilience, hope, and triumph. Subscribe to Bounce Back Stronger, available on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube, and let’s explore together how to emerge from life’s challenges not just unscathed, but stronger than ever before.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T20:17:08.560094+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147"},"episode":{"title":"Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 AM (and what to do about it) with Julie Wright","slug":"why-you-keep-waking-up-at-3-am-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-julie-wright","published_at":"2026-02-12T15:35:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/why-you-keep-waking-up-at-3-am-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-julie-wright","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/why-you-keep-waking-up-at-3-am-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-julie-wright/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kakfiu8g5gjatcwr/Julie_Wright_Sleep_2025_final_audio67prt.mp3","summary":"“When you wake up at 3 AM, your brain isn’t trying to ruin your sleep — it’s trying to protect you. It thinks you’re in danger.” Have you ever found yourself wide awake staring at the ceiling, wondering why your body won’t just stay asleep? You’re not alone—and according to sleep expert Julie Wright, these middle-of-the-night wakeups are often your body’s response to stress, anxiety, and hormone imbalance. In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, host Donna Ferris speaks with Julie (author of The Natural Sleeper and founder of We Sleep) about what’s really happening inside your brain and nervous system when insomnia strikes. If you’ve been Googling: Why do I keep waking up at 3 AM? How do I calm anxiety at night? What should I do when I can’t fall back asleep? …this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and a toolkit to help you finally rest. To learn more about Julie’s book, events, and services, please visit wesleep.co.uk. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Julie’s last Episode #31 or Episode #46 “The Art of Being Enough” with Jennifer Schelter. Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with others. Thank you. Donna’s latest book Bounce Back Stronger – Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens can be purchased here. To join our email list or get a list of upcoming events, visit donnayferris.com Follow Donna on Instagram, Bluesky, or YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris. Her guided meditations can also be found on her website and on Insight Timer. And if you’re looking for mental health resources, please click here or reach out to your insurance provider. If you are in crisis, please dial 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or dial 988 for the suicide hotline (US only…","meta_description":"“When you wake up at 3 AM, your brain isn’t trying to ruin your sleep — it’s trying to protect you. It thinks you’re in danger.” Have you ever found yours…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2196,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/episodes/why-you-keep-waking-up-at-3-am-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-julie-wright/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/why-you-keep-waking-up-at-3-am-and-what-to-do-about-it-with-julie-wright.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}