The Dan Go Podcast 17| I gave up drinking coffee for 36 days. Here‘s what I learned...
Aug 31, 2021
After 20 years of coffee dependency, Dan shares his eye-opening 36-day caffeine detox journey. He reveals the physiological effects of caffeine and how it impacts sleep. Surprisingly, he discovers improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety without daily coffee. Dan discusses breaking the cycle of using caffeine as a crutch and suggests healthier morning routines like movement and meditation. He emphasizes using caffeine selectively and encourages listeners to try a break for themselves.
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Accidental Decaf Sparked A 36‑Day Test
- Dan Go accidentally drank decaf during quarantine and decided to continue drinking decaf to test life without caffeine.
- That unplanned experiment turned into a 36-day self-study on his dependence and habits around coffee.
How Caffeine Hijacks Your Sleep Signal
- Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors so your brain can't register drowsiness and speeds up neural activity.
- That triggers adrenal hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, producing a fight‑or‑flight buzz and longer stress effects.
Measure Sleep With A Reliable Tracker
- Track your sleep objectively to measure changes when adjusting caffeine, Dan used an Oura Ring.
- Use reliable sleep metrics (sleep score, REM, latency) instead of subjective feeling to judge improvement.