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The Caffeine Freedom Brew

The Caffeine Freedom Brew

Written by: Stacey Chillemi
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 Coffee runs your life? Not anymore.

This is a fun, science-backed podcast for high performers who want clean energy, sharper focus, better sleep, and zero crash-and-burn afternoons—without white-knuckling caffeine withdrawal.

Hosted by Steve Frazier (author + certified Self-Sabotage Coach), you’ll get practical strategies, mindset upgrades, and real-talk coaching to help you break caffeine dependency for good—and feel like you again.

Let’s break the cycle. Let’s release the cuffs.The Advisor Network Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Can you Handle the Truth About Health, Caffeine, and the Lies We've Normalized?

    Can you Handle the Truth About Health, Caffeine, and the Lies We've Normalized?
    Jan 21 2026
    Caffeine doesn’t just “wake you up.” It can quietly push your nervous system into wired-but-tired, disrupt deep sleep, spike stress hormones, and keep you stuck in a crave → crash loop—without you realizing caffeine is the driver.

    In Episode 1 of Can You Handle the Truth?, Steve Frazier breaks down the biology of caffeine in a clear, practical way—so you can recognize what’s happening in your body and make informed choices (no shame, just truth).

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    ☕ How caffeine blocks adenosine (your brain’s sleep-pressure signal)
    ⚡ Why adrenaline + cortisol spikes can mimic anxiety and “stress”
    🩸 How caffeine can trigger blood sugar swings and energy crashes
    🌙 Why your sleep quality can suffer even if you “sleep fine”
    🧠 How dopamine reinforces the habit (and why cravings feel so strong)
    👩‍🦰 Why caffeine can affect women differently across the menstrual cycle
    🤰 What research suggests about caffeine exposure during pregnancy
    ❤️ The possible link between caffeine and heart palpitations/PVCs
    🔁 How to spot the rinse-and-repeat pattern that keeps you dependent

    📲 Follow Steve + the movement:
    Programs, Book, and MORE: https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazier/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReleaseTheCoffeeCuffswithSteveFrazier/

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@releasethecoffeecuffs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasethecoffeecuffs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@releasethec
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    28 mins
  • Caffeine & Hormones: Why Men and Women React Differently

    Caffeine & Hormones: Why Men and Women React Differently
    Dec 19 2025
    How does caffeine affect men vs. women—and why does caffeine during pregnancy matter more than most people realize?

    In this episode, host Stacey Chillemi talks with Steve Frazier (founder of Release the Coffee Cuffs) about caffeine sensitivity, hormones, sleep disruption, and the stress response—including the differences in how caffeine is metabolized in men vs women.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    ✅ How caffeine affects men vs. women differently

    ✅ Caffeine’s impact on sleep, cortisol, and energy crashes

    ✅ Why caffeine can increase anxiety and “wired but tired” fatigue

    ✅ What caffeine may mean for pregnancy and fetal development

    ✅ How to taper caffeine gradually to reduce withdrawal symptoms

    ✅ Simple sleep-support habits and tools to break caffeine dependency

    ** Note: This is educational and not medical advice—talk with your healthcare provider for personal guidance, especially during pregnancy.

    📲 Follow Steve + the movement:
    Programs, Book, and MORE: https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazier/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReleaseTheCoffeeCuffswithSteveFrazier/

    X: https://x.com/ReleaseCofCuffs

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@releasethecoffeecuffs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasethecoffeecuffs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@releasethec
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    59 mins
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