How Tech Hijacks Your Sleep, Hormones, and Weight in Midlife
In this conversation, Justin Hai explains why cortisol and sleep are the twin levers for better energy, mood, weight, and hormonal balance in midlife. He shares how our always-on tech culture keeps cortisol elevated, how that sabotages deep and REM sleep, and why poor sleep then disrupts natural hormone production. We dig into realistic morning and evening routines, food and exercise choices that protect muscle and reduce visceral fat, and simple ways to create a phone-lite life.
What You’ll Learn
The tech–sleep–hormone loop and how to break it
AM routine ideas that boost energy without jittery highs
Smart training for midlife bodies, with an emphasis on muscle and walking
Food timing and fueling basics that protect muscle and steady energy
Evening wind-down practices that make uninterrupted sleep more likely
How cortisol and weight gain are connected
