On this page

  • 1. Busting a myth: Cortisol does not cause the feeling of stress.
  • 2. The best case scenario: High cortisol in the morning, low cortisol in the evening.
  • 3. Maximising your first hour in the day: Bright light, hydration, caffeine
  • 4. Exercise and cortisol: Change things up
  • 5. Lowering cortisol in the evening: Light, food, breathing, supplements
  • 5.1. Light: The Critical "Re-Opening" Window
  • 5.2. Food: Strategic Starchy Carbs
  • 5.3. Breathing: The Physiological Sigh
  • 5.4. Supplements: The Evening Clip
  • 6. Type I burnout: “I wake up feeling anxious”
  • 7. Type II burnout: “I’m wired and tired”
  • Conclusion
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7 cortisol tips and protocols to have energetic days and restful nights: Lessons from Dr. Andrew Huberman

2026-03-13 • 10 min read
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