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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 – Intro
1:05 – The Cortisol Awakening Response Explained
2:34 – Why Eating Too Early Blunts the Signal
3:35 – Why Caffeine Competes With Cortisol (tea vs coffee)
5:08 – Up To 20% Off Pique Tea
6:38 – Practical Morning Protocol
8:05 – Cinnamon for Insulin Resistance
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August 15, 2026
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