Have you been taking melatonin at night, hoping it will finally help you sleep, only to wake up groggy, wired at 2 AM, or even more restless than before?

You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not broken.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why melatonin often fails for women dealing with adrenal fatigue, chronic stress, MCAS, POTS, or nervous system dysregulation, and what to do instead.

We’ll talk about the real role melatonin plays in your sleep cycle, how your HPA axis (the brain-to-adrenal connection) influences its effectiveness, and why taking more isn’t always better. Most people grab a 3–5 mg dose without realizing their body naturally produces less than 1 mg, and that higher doses can actually cause vivid dreams, nighttime waking, mood changes, or next-day fatigue.

You’ll learn:

• Why melatonin ...