A Life of Greatness

Dr Michael Breus: Why You Wake Up at 3am (And What To Do About It)

May 11, 2026·1h 5m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Are you waking up in the middle of the night and unable to fall back asleep… no matter how tired you are?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with renowned sleep expert and sleep psychologist Dr Michael Breus to unpack the science, psychology, and hidden habits that are quietly destroying your sleep.From anxiety and racing thoughts to hormones, heart rate, and even your genetics, this conversation reveals why so many of us struggle to get quality rest… and what we can actually do about it.Dr Breus shares practical, science-backed tools to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and finally wake up feeling restored. This is not about rigid rules or unrealistic routines… it’s about understanding your body and working with it.Because when you improve your sleep… you improve your entire life.You’ll learn:Why anxiety is the #1 reason you can’t sleepThe exact reason you wake up in the middle of the nightHow to lower your heart rate to fall asleep fasterThe truth about supplements like magnesiumWhy sleep quality matters more than sleep quantitySleep isn’t a luxury… it’s the foundation of everything.And when you start to understand your body… you stop fighting it, and start living better.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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