Ep 78 - Why I've (Mostly) Quit Caffeine in Midlife — and How It’s Going So Far
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Reducing caffeine in midlife can affect sleep, energy levels, anxiety, and even things like cyclical breast tenderness in ways you might not expect.
If your morning coffee doesn’t feel quite the same as it used to…
If you feel a little more jittery, a little more tired, or a little more “off”…
You’re not imagining it.
In this episode, I share my own experience of cutting back on caffeine, and what I've noticed along the way.
Not in a dramatic, all-or-nothing way.
Just one small shift… and what changed.
I discuss:
🔸 How caffeine can play a role in midlife symptoms like sleep changes, decreased energy, and breast tenderness
🔸 The subtle, low-level effects of caffeine that are easy to miss until they’re gone
🔸 What happens when you reduce caffeine without giving up your morning coffee routine
🔸 Why this approach was easier to stick with than previous attempts
This isn’t about quitting coffee or doing something extreme.
It’s more about paying attention… and noticing what your body might be telling you now that it didn’t before.
Because sometimes the shift isn’t as big as we think.
And often, the healthy habits that work best are the ones that quietly fit into your life without forcing you to overhaul everything.
If you’ve ever wondered whether cutting back on caffeine might help you feel a little more steady, a little calmer, or a little more like yourself again… this is a gentle place to start.
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