Caffeine & Hormones: Why Men and Women React Differently

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.stevefrazier.net/ 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/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices