This episode dives into holistic tools that help reduce stress, support your adrenals, and naturally calm the nervous system. 

Courtney explains how managing stress goes hand-in-hand with stabilizing blood sugar—and how our daily habits outside the kitchen play a huge role.

Courtney shares her favorite natural and accessible strategies to bring your body out of fight-or-flight and back into a restful, regulated state. From grounding barefoot on the earth to breathwork, morning sunlight, journaling, meditation, and even shaking off excess cortisol, this episode is packed with practical ways to support your mind, body, and blood sugar.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or just looking for more peace in your day, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and reconnected to what your body truly needs.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why stress is just as important as food when it comes to blood sugar balance
• How grounding and time in nature recalibrate your nervous system
• The surprising connection between shallow breathing and neck/shoulder tension
• A simple breathwork technique to reduce anxiety and calm your body
• How journaling clears mental clutter and reduces emotional overwhelm
• Why morning sunlight boosts mood, sleep, and vitamin D levels
• The science behind “shaking out” cortisol—and how it actually works
• Easy daily practices to feel more calm, steady, and in control

Resources Mentioned:

• Glow From Within (Ebook) – Learn simple, powerful tools to support your digestion, blood sugar, stress, and overall well-being.
• Headspace App – Guided meditations 

Connect with Courtney:

• Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy
• Work With Courtney