268. The hidden impact of cortisol

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is one of the most famous theories in psychology. We've all seen the pyramid. We've all been told that before we can become our best selves, we need to climb through five levels of human needs, from food and safety all the way to self-actualisation. Bu ...  عرض المزيد

Most of us will spend the majority of our adult lives working. So why does the traditional 9–5 leave so many people feeling exhausted, trapped, unfulfilled, or quietly wondering: is this really it? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind why the 9–5 can feel so unnatura ...  عرض المزيد

Le cortisol — tu en as entendu parler comme l'hormone du stress. Mais savais-tu que le cortisol et digestion sont intimement liés ? Que cette hormone essentielle impacte directement ta santé digestive, ton microbiote intestinal et ton inflammation intestinale ? Trop de cortisol, ...  عرض المزيد

Hey sis! Ever feel like you're doing everything right—training hard, eating well, and staying consistent—but still struggling with fatigue, bloating, or stubborn fat? Your cortisol levels might be the missing piece of the puzzle.In this episode of That Gym Girl Podcast, I’m divin ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, I explain cortisol and science-based protocols for properly setting your cortisol rhythm, which can significantly increase your daytime energy, focus, mood, and stress resilience, while also improving your sleep quality. Most people mistakenly think cortisol is b ...  عرض المزيد

Let’s talk about stress and cortisol. I’ve seen many people get on the right track with their diet and exercise—but they're still stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

Being in fight-or-flight mode, having elevated cortisol and adrenaline, for a long period is ...