When stress becomes your default mode, your body doesn’t rest, it shuts down. This episode explores how cortisol, your main stress hormone, affects motivation, sleep, and even biological aging. You’ll hear about new research from Yale linking chronic stress to faster “biological clocks,” and learn how resilience and emotional regulation can protect your health. With seven simple daily practices to calm your nervous system, you’ll discover that balance isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what your body truly needs.
Welcome to the very first episode of Revival — your safe space for girl talk, self-discovery, and empowerment. In this episode, we explore the timeless dance between feminine and masculine energy: where it comes from, how it shows up in our daily lives, and what to do when either side feels blocked or wounded.
Through cultural and historical references, a playful role-play of “Masculine Hustle vs. Feminine Flow,” and practical reflections, you’ll learn how to spot the signs of imbalance and gently return to your natural feminine power. I’ll also share 7 daily practices that will help you reconnect with softness, creativity, and flow — while still honoring the structure and drive you need to thrive.
Think of this as your big-sister chat — the one where we laugh, reflect, and grow together.
Sleep & Hormones Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AjrCjT6aK2mbqLjJY8Jt9?si=dG6Q8ZFwSeqegGLih7g-hQ
First episode of the Happy Hormones series! Today I am talking about how sleep is connected to our hormones. Ever heard of your circadian rhythm? If not get ready to hear everything you need to know. Stay tuned to learn some tools on how to build your very own bedtime routine!
Sources:
Impact of sleep and circadian disturbance on hormones and metabolism:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4377487/
Circadian Rhythm:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/circadian-rhythm
Appetite Regulating Hormones:https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0010062
Reproductive Hormones:https://uncfertility.com/fertility-blog/the-link-between-sleep-and-fertility/#:~:text=It's%20well%20known%20that%20a,they%20are%20close%20to%20ovulation.
Men and Poor Sleep linked to Testosterone: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/news/sleep-loss-lowers-testosterone-in-healthy-young-men
7 Tips for better sleep: [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sleep-hygiene
Why women need more sleep:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-women-need-more-sleep
https://www.hancockhealth.org/2025/04/women-need-more-sleep/
Women's Brain Health Initiative: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-tank/think-twice/women-need-more-sleep-than-men
Welcome to Bella Within — a safe space for the woman ready to come home to herself.
This is more than a wellness podcast. It’s a sacred space for you to reconnect with your body, nourish your hormones naturally, and embrace the healing wisdom that already lives within you.
Hosted by Ania Bella, a passionate wellness educator and spiritual mentor, Bella Within explores the powerful intersection of holistic health, feminine energy, and self-discovery. Each week, we dive deep into the rhythms of womanhood from hormonal imbalances and emotional wellbeing to spiritual practices that root you back in your truth.
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