On Divine Decode, we cut through the hype around caffeine and talk straight about dependence, withdrawal, sleep disruption, and real recovery. Guest Steve Frazier, entrepreneur and author of Release the Coffee Cuffs, explains how caffeine hijacks adenosine receptors, spikes cortisol and adrenaline, disturbs blood sugar, and short-circuits deep sleep. We also cover men’s blood pressure/testosterone impacts, women’s cycle-specific sensitivity, and why pregnancy requires special caution. Practical quitting strategies (tapering, planning, support) replace fear or shame—so you can reclaim stable energy, focus, and calm without the crash.

About the guest :

Steve Frazier is an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and author of Release the Coffee Cuffs: Winning the Battle with Caffeine. After decades of heavy use and a health scare, he rebuilt his relationship with energy—prioritizing sleep, circadian rhythm, and nervous-system balance.

Key takeaways:

• Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, masking fatigue; quitting abruptly can trigger headaches, brain fog, and intense fatigue.

• Sleep architecture suffers: caffeine shortens slow-wave (healing) and REM (memory) stages; quality sleep requires aligned circadian rhythm.

• Morning coffee delivers a dopamine hit and raises cortisol/adrenaline—useful for fight-or-flight, but counterproductive at a desk, often worsening anxiety.

• Even black coffee can spike blood sugar, prompting insulin surges; repeated spikes strain metabolic health over time.

• Men: caffeine can elevate blood pressure and suppress testosterone when cortisol stays high.

• Women: in the luteal phase and on estrogen-containing birth control, caffeine clears more slowly, amplifying jitters and sleep disruption.

• Pregnancy: caffeine crosses the placenta; the fetus lacks mature enzymes to metabolize it—err on caution and consult a qualified clinician.

• Quitting well is about strategy, not willpower: taper dosage, set a plan, hydrate, protect sleep, and get social support; “don’t try—decide.”

• Watch for social pressure and cognitive dissonance; align habits with long-term energy, not short-term stimulation.

Connect with the guest

• Website: https://releasethecoffeecuffs.com
  Follow Steve on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn for daily content on caffeine education and behavior change.

• Book: Winning the Battle with Caffeine (Amazon/Kindle; Audible forthcoming)

• Email (as shared on-air): [email protected]

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