cortisol awakening response

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, cortisol awakening response has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Sep 2025).

The cortisol awakening response (CAR) is a distinct rise in cortisol levels occurring during the first 30–45 minutes after waking. It is considered a marker of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity and is linked to stress regulation and readiness for the day.

cortisol awakening response at a glance
Mentioned in	1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heard	Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB
Field	psychology, endocrinology, neuroscience

Who talks about cortisol awakening response on podcasts?

cortisol awakening response came up; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.

5 Thing You Must To Tell Your Self Every Morning | Best Speech By Dr.Andrew Huberman | on HUBERMAN LAB (Sep 2025)

What is cortisol awakening response mentioned alongside?

cortisol awakening response is most often mentioned alongside Affirmation, Self-Talk and Nervous system.

Mentioned together: Affirmation, Self-Talk, Nervous system, Personal resilience, willpower, neurochemicals, habit formation, stress regulation, neural pathways, identity-based affirmations