I’m joined by Stephanie Graves, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Physician’s Assistant, and founder of The Functional Healer, a virtual functional nutrition practice specializing in helping high-performing women with anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout so they can restore their vitality. I’ve spoken a little bit before about my experience with adrenal fatigue, but on today’s episode, Stephanie and I do a deep dive on the three stages of the condition and tools to overcome it. 

So many women find themselves feeling like the weight of the world is on their shoulders. There’s often an overload of pressure to excel in your career while also being present in your home life. When Stephanie was struggling with chronic bloating and debilitating abdominal pain, she tried to brush it under the rug until she couldn’t anymore. When she finally gave her body and mind the rest that it was signaling for, she was able to repair her sympathetic nervous system and re-evaluate the direction of her life. 

Stephanie explains the biological reasoning behind the ‘wired and tired’ phenomenon and lists several markers that suggest someone is experiencing adrenal fatigue. We discuss how to decode the clues the body is sending us when we’re in a state of chronic sympathetic activation and different treatment options. Listen in to learn more about adrenal fatigue and how to overcome it on today’s episode. 

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Topics Covered:

• What’s going on internally during the three phases of adrenal fatigue 
• Learning the art of saying ‘no’ 
• The side effects of overproducing cortisol and epinephrine 
• Tips for retraining your circadian rhythm and establishing a healthy sleep routine 
• The relationship between diet, exercise, and adrenal fatigue 

Resources Mentioned:

• Are You Tired and Wired?: Your Proven 30-Day Program for Overcoming Adrenal Fatigue and Feeling Fantastic by Marcelle Pick

Connect with Stephanie: 

• Stephanie's Website
• Stephanie's Instagram

Get in Touch: 

• My Website
• Instagram

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Credit:

• Podcast Production by the team at The Wave Podcasting
• Music by Phoebe Greenland
• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
• Podcast art by SimplyBe. Agency