You’re exhausted all day — barely keeping your eyes open — and then the second your head hits the pillow, you’re wide awake. In Episode 36 of Say Yes! to Chocolate, Dr. Becky and co-host Sara B. break down what’s actually happening in your body when you’re stuck in “wired but tired” mode — and what you can do about it, starting tonight.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why stress and sleep are actually the same problem
• How your cortisol curve gets flipped — and why that gets worse in perimenopause
• The HPA axis (your stress response system) explained in plain English
• Which nutrients actually support calm sleep and why the specific form matters
• How to stimulate your vagus nerve in under two minutes
• What red light therapy does for sleep quality (and the 30-minute timing window)

Resources Mentioned:

• Our Supplement Top Picks
• Red light therapy devices (Dr. Becky approved picks)
• Dr. Becky Online Newsletter sign-up

Your Next Steps:

• Join the Age Strong Energy Experience
• Free Energy Checklist
• Find Dr. Becky on Instagram
• Check out our YouTube
• Connect on Facebook