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0:28 – Why You Wake Up at 3am
2:39 – Don’t Get Up to Pee & Don’t Check the Clock
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6:13 – 4-7-8 Breathing vs Box Breathing
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11:23 – Shallow Breathing, Heart Rate & Bedroom Air Quality
13:27 – Still Awake? When to Get Out of Bed & Yoga Nidra
17:04 – Does CO2 Buildup in Your Bedroom Matter?
18:11 – Cortisol Spikes, Night Snacking & Berberine
21:32 – Is 8 Hours of Sleep a Myth?
25:37 – Social Jet Lag & the #1 Sleep Tip
28:47 – Low Liver Glycogen & 3am Wake-Ups
30:28 – Carbs Before Bed & the 3-2-1 Rule
32:22 – Sleep Apnea & Neck Size
35:06 – The Dangers of Mouth Taping
37:09 – AD109 Sleep Apnea Pill & Turbinate Surgery
40:25 – Where to Find More of Dr. Breus

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