Let’s set the record straight—cortisol is not the enemy. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when you experience symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, bloating, or that infamous “cortisol belly.” Spoiler alert: the problem isn’t your hormones—it’s what’s driving them.

I’m breaking down the root causes behind cortisol dysregulation and why 80% of women are experiencing hormonal imbalances, often without realizing what’s truly triggering them. Whether you’ve been told you have high cortisol or suspect low levels might be to blame, this episode will help you understand the underlying stressors affecting your body—from blood sugar imbalances and gut infections to emotional trauma and nervous system overload.

This conversation is filled with real-life symptoms, actionable strategies, and functional solutions that go beyond just popping a supplement or cutting out carbs. Whether you’re feeling wired and tired, sleeping 10 hours and still exhausted, or constantly chasing energy with caffeine, this episode offers clarity, insight, and real tools to start balancing your hormones and reclaiming your energy.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why cortisol is a protective hormone, not the villain it’s often made out to be

• The truth about adrenal function, stress, and survival mode

• Key root causes of cortisol imbalance: blood sugar dysregulation, poor metabolic health, gut toxins and infections, unresolved trauma, under-eating, over-exercising, and nervous system overload

• The signs and symptoms of high vs. low cortisol levels

• How to listen to the real messages your body is sending you

• Why simply “balancing hormones” without addressing the root cause won’t work

• The role of functional lab testing (like the DUTCH Test and Root Cause Panel) in identifying what’s really going on

• My go-to nutrition strategies to support cortisol and blood sugar regulation

• Nervous system regulation tools: from beach days and breathwork to tapping and frequency music

• A few of my favorite adaptogens and homeopathic remedies for stress support (and what to watch out for with trendy supplements)

Root Causes Discussed:

• Blood sugar rollercoasters and metabolic dysfunction

• Gut infections, fungal overgrowth, and environmental toxins

• Emotional trauma, unresolved stress, and burnout

• Nervous system dysregulation and living in “survival mode”

Supportive Tools & Solutions:

• Whole-foods-based nutrition and blood sugar balancing meals

• Nervous system regulation through joy, stillness, and nature

• Carnivore reset for severe insulin resistance

• Supplement support with adaptogens like Reishi and homeopathics like DesBio’s Adrenal Support

• Functional lab testing to personalize your healing journey

Supplements Mentioned:

• Reishi Supreme by Supreme Nutrition

• Organo Reishi Spore Capsules & King Coffee

• DesBio Adrenal Support and DesBio Hormone Combination

📌 Let’s uncover the real root causes behind your hormonal symptoms. Book a call, explore functional testing, or slide into my DMs over on Instagram.

👉 DM me on Instagram: @organicallyglow

👉 Curious about testing or personalized support? Reach out—I’d love to guide you.

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