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Episode #5: CORTISOL-- the highs, the lows + where to start to balance it.

Understanding the nuances of high or low cortisol and figuring out what to do can feel very overwhelming.

In this episode, we discuss the big picture, what high cortisol looks like, what low cortisol looks like. What this means for your body and where you need to start when it comes to recovering.

Understanding the nuances of high or low cortisol and figuring out what to do can feel very overwhelming.

In this episode, we discuss the big picture, what high cortisol looks like, what low cortisol looks like. What this means for your body and where you need to start when it comes to recovering.

Questions around this topic are amongst the most frequently asked in our Adrenal Recovery Facebook Community.

We touch on the following:

  • What cortisol is

  • What it does and why

  • Symptoms of high and low cortisol

  • The big picture things you have to understand

  • Cortisol resistance and adrenal issues

  • Different roots that must be addressed

  • Common mistakes or questions asked, where to start instead



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Episode #4: 6 Tips for Having a CRASH-FREE Holiday

How would you like to thrive this holiday season?
In this episode, Angela shares 6 tips to having a CRASH-FREE holiday season.

This is a busy and crazy time of year for most, but when you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue it can be so much harder. We want to help arm you with great tips and tools to make it through unscathed and maybe even enjoy yourself.

How would you like to thrive this holiday season?
Is it possible? Of course, it is!

Angela shares 6 tips to having a CRASH-FREE holiday season. This is a busy and crazy time of year for most, but when you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue it can be so much harder. We want to help arm you with great tips and tools to make it through unscathed and maybe even enjoy yourself. Cheers to that!!

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Episode #3: How to Lose Weight When You Have Adrenal Fatigue

In this episode with Dr. Effy Germanis, we discuss the ever-popular question of dealing with stubborn weight gain when you are tired and have adrenal issues.

✨Why we tend to gain weight + hold on to it stubbornly

✨What "cortisol belly" is and how do we start getting rid of it

✨How to address weight issues without further stressing out the body

✨Tons of dietary and lifestyle tips to help support your weight (whether you need to gain or lose)

This episode features our in-house Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Effy Germanis, ND R, Ac.
We discuss the ever popular topic of dealing with weight gain when you have adrenal issues.

As we all know, when we are tired and unmotivated— taking steps that support our weight like working out and eating a balanced diet can feel extra challenging. In this episode, we will show you how and where to start in a way that is light and perfect for those who are burnt-out but looking to support their health and their figure in a way that is realistic… and supportive of your hormonal condition.

We discuss:

  • Why we tend to gain weight + hold on to it stubbornly

  • What "cortisol belly" is and how do we start getting rid of it

  • How to address weight issues without further stressing out the body

  • Tons of dietary and lifestyle tips to help support your weight (whether you need to gain or lose)



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Episode #2: What It Means If You Have "Adrenal Fatigue"

In this episode we discuss what WE mean when we say “adrenal fatigue”.

It’s not uncommon to hear people say things like “adrenal fatigue isn’t real” or “don’t say you have adrenal fatigue unless you have an adrenal disease”. So today, we are here to clear the air about what we think is a buzz word —even though we use it daily (I mean, we call ourselves Heal Your Adrenal Fatigue)! We want to share why we think it’s important for you to understand the technicalities around this name— so you can get the help you need from your health professionals, but also find answers you’re looking for with more ease.

In this episode we discuss what WE mean when we say “adrenal fatigue”.

It’s not uncommon to hear people say things like “adrenal fatigue isn’t real” or “don’t say you have adrenal fatigue unless you have an adrenal disease”. So today, we are here to clear the air about what we think is a buzz word —even though we use it daily (I mean, we call ourselves Heal Your Adrenal Fatigue)! We want to share why we think it’s important for you to understand the technicalities around this name— so you can get the help you need from your health professionals, but also find answers you’re looking for with more ease.

We discuss:

  • What adrenal fatigue is— Hypothalmus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis dysfunction

  • Why the term adrenal fatigue is a buzzword

  • That your symptoms are REAL even if "Adrenal Fatigue isn’t”

  • What we mean when we say adrenal fatigue

  • Where to start when it comes to coping with stress better and supporting your adrenals holistically

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