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May 2021
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Why do I feel anxious when I wake up?

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Mornings are an emotional weak spot for a lot of people; they’re a time when we feel the least resilient and energetic. Studies have found that people with a lot of stress in their lives wake up with a higher level of the stress hormone cortisol. How can mindfulness help us get through unhappy hour?

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

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