The Cortisol Mistake Happening Every Evening
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In today's episode, we're talking about optimizing cortisol levels in the evening. We talk a lot about cortisol in the morning. Morning light. Morning protein. Morning routines. All high value, but what may be even more valuable is what happens in our evening hours. From stress (those intensive nighttime conversations), screens, scrolling, blue light, food inputs, alcohol, there is a lot of ground to be made in the evenings. As we have discussed, ideally, cortisol will be really low at night. This is because low cortisol is what permits and promotes a rise in melatonin. Melatonin sends out the...
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What Is Cortisol Really? (It's not the bad stress hormone)
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In today's episode, we're talking about cortisol. If you wake up tired and wired… your cortisol rhythm is likely flipped. And no amount of coffee is going to fix it. I see and hear the scenario on repeat. Stress, stress, stress…must have too much cortisol, belly fat is accumulating, sleep is fleeting and now the person is convinced they have ADHD. Sure cortisol is related to stress metabolism, but that’s only a small part, say 5% of its actual role in the body. Cortisol is really our rhythm regulator, the hormone that decides whether our brain is focused or foggy, our mood is stable or...
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Can Organ Supplements Really Boost Your Iron Fast?
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In today's episode, I'm answering the question, "can eating organ-based supplements help raise iron levels?" There is no clinical evidence that indicates that beef, liver, spleen supplements raise iron levels, it is only assumed. While I believe they can be helpful in conjunction with iron supplements, I have not seen that organ-based supplements alone, can overcome an iron deficiency. However, research does show that eating red meat and organ meats can raise iron levels to some degree. ➡️ Blood Vitality Q+A https://youtu.be/p6kf1Z9VxVk?si=2V1yxgx7zfakPlPS ➡️ Get Dr. Matt's free guide...
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What Is Creatine — and Why Everyone Over 40 Needs It
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In today's episode, I'm talking about creatine - its benefits and addressing common questions I get asked in regard to creatine. If you’re over 40 and want more strength, better energy, sharper cognition, and faster recovery, creatine is one of the simplest, most validated upgrades you can make. ...
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Why Quit Soda | 7 Health Risks Associated with Soda
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In today's episode, we're diving into what happens in our body when we drink soda pop. I'm sharing this knowledge to empower you to decide for yourself and your children if soda pop deserves a spot in your home. I often forget that soda pop is standard operating procedure for most Americans, but then a patient will come in and they are drinking a case of Dr. Pepper or another of late who started their day...
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Collagen Peptides | Hit or Hype?
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If you’ve ever stirred collagen into your coffee and thought, “Is this actually doing anything… or am I just making an expensive broth-flavored latte?” — this episode is for you. Today I'm going to answer: When it comes to collagen peptides, what can we actually be sure of? I’ll hit: real benefits, risks, timing, and which specific collagen peptides are worth paying for. Many patients I talk to these days talk about the information overload when it comes to health, because it seems more stressful than anything to keep up. After listening to this video, you'll gain clarity on how to...
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Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas
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In today's episode, we're talking about what breakfast, lunch, and dinner should look like. When it comes to food and what we “should” eat, there seems to be a lot of confusion. I hope after you finish listening to this episode, you'll feel confident in the decisions you are making for yourself and your family, related to food and meals. Do you need to eat three meals a day? No. Like most everything related to food nowadays, the reason to eat has little to do with nutrition and everything to do with making money. ➡️Download Healthy Meals Made Easy Recipes PDF -------- Connect...
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Why Cereal Is the Worst Way to Start Your Day (and what to eat instead)
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In today's episode, I'm talking about why standard cereal is not food — and what eat instead. Cereal gives the illusion of health, but it’s empty, addictive, and exhausting. Breaking our fast with a protein-packed breakfast sets us up for a satiated day with a mind that can stay locked in. ➡️Download 6 Protein Packed Recipes -------- Connect with Dr. Matt online: 🌱 Nutrient Support: 📍 Instagram: 📍 Facebook: 📍 Subscribe to DRW YouTube Channel:
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The Energy Drink Myth
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In today's episode, we're talking about the energy drink myth. If you’ve ever reached for an energy drink just to “get through the day,” this one’s for you. Because here’s the truth: energy drinks don’t give you energy — they steal it. Stimulation ≠ Energy Most people feel a jolt after drinking a Monster, Bang, or Red Bull and assume that’s energy. Caffeine in these drinks blocks adenosine receptors in your brain — the ones that normally signal it’s time to rest. But this isn’t literal energy — it’s a stress response. You’ve just told your body, “A bear is...
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Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Missing the Point?
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In today's episode, I'm talking about pinkwashing. Are you seeing pink on products, billboards, and commercials? October is breast cancer awareness month. We’re told we’re “fighting breast cancer” by buying more stuff. Unfortunately, this isn’t support for women — it’s pinkwashing or as I like to say, the corporate rebranding of disease for profit. When companies sell ultra-processed foods, synthetic makeups loaded with parabens, plastic bottles laced with estrogen mimics and then slap a pink ribbon on top — they aren’t fighting breast cancer. They’re asking you to fund it....
info_outlineIn today's episode, we're talking about optimizing cortisol levels in the evening. We talk a lot about cortisol in the morning. Morning light. Morning protein. Morning routines. All high value, but what may be even more valuable is what happens in our evening hours.
From stress (those intensive nighttime conversations), screens, scrolling, blue light, food inputs, alcohol, there is a lot of ground to be made in the evenings.
As we have discussed, ideally, cortisol will be really low at night. This is because low cortisol is what permits and promotes a rise in melatonin. Melatonin sends out the signals that promote hormone and neurochemical balance leading to deep regenerative sleep.
When cortisol stays elevated at night, your active brain never fully shuts down, which means the regenerative cascade never goes into motion. So we end up bringing yesterday, last week, maybe even last years open files into today.
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