Welcome to Episode 30 of the B ME Podcast! Feeling constantly stressed? Cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, plays a big role in how stress affects overall wellbeing. While it’s essential for certain functions, too much of it can lead to anxiety, weight gain, sleep issues, and more. The good news? Managing cortisol naturally is easier than you might think! In this episode: 0:00 Welcome and Introduction 1:26 What is cortisol? 2:35 The impact of chronic stress on cortisol levels 3:55 How fight-or-flight mode was meant for short-term stress 4:45 How to manage cortisol naturally: Sleep 6:08 Movement and exercise – finding the right balance 7:08 Foods that help regulate cortisol naturally 7:50 Relaxation techniques: deep breathing, yoga, meditation 8:13 Social connection and oxytocin’s role in balancing cortisol 8:56 Where to find more resources – B ME Bites Edition 28 💡 Meet Your Host: Shari Ware is here to guide you through bite-sized, actionable steps towards becoming a Better Me Every day. B ME is all about small steps toward a better version of you—without the pressure of perfection! Next Steps: 🌟Check out the corresponding B ME Bites edition, B ME Bites 28, for more on this subject. You’ll find extra resources and insights that might not have made it into the podcast: https://bmebites.beehiiv.com/p/cortisol-taming-the-stress-hormone 🌟Join the B ME Movement on Facebook to stay updated on new episodes, resources, and more: https://shariware.com/BME 🌟If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the B ME Podcast for more insightful discussions and practical tips. Additional Resources: 🌟Check out Daniel Todd Gilbert's book "Stumbling on Happiness" on Amazon using the following link: https://shariware.com/amazon/DTG Subscribe to the B ME Bites newsletter for weekly doses of motivation straight to your inbox: https://shariware.com/BMEBites Visit the website: https://shariware.com Access a comprehensive list of FREE Resources: https://shariware.com/resources Follow on social media for updates and inspiration: Follow on Facebook: https://shariware.com/FB Follow on Instagram: https://shariware.com/IG Follow on Threads: https://shariware.com/TH Follow on Twitter: https://shariware.com/TW Follow on LinkedIn: https://shariware.com/LI Follow on Pinterest: https://shariware.com/PI Follow on TikTok: https://shariware.com/TT Follow on your preferred podcast platform: https://shariware.com/PODCAST Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode! Remember, even small S.T.E.P.S steps can lead to big changes. Until next time, keep smiling and taking it one S.T.E.P.S step at a time!💪✨ (If you missed the episode on the S.T.E.P.S Formula, you can check it out here: https://bit.ly/BME4YT) Stay tuned for the next episode in the Feel Good Hormone Series and see you in the comments! Shari Ware Chief Coffee Drinker, B ME - Better Me Everyday #StressRelief
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