Perimenopause Simplified

67. Understanding Cortisol After 40: Why You Need It, Why It Becomes Imbalanced & What To Do About It


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In this episode of Perimenopause Simplified, we’re diving deep into cortisol, the stress hormone that plays a significant role in our health, especially for women over 40.

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, anxious, or wired at night, it’s time to understand what might be going on with your cortisol levels. Cortisol can become dysregulated during perimenopause, making stress management even more crucial, as your body’s hormonal landscape shifts.

Tune in to learn how to support your cortisol, manage stress, and feel your best during this transitional phase of life.

What’s covered in this episode:

  • What cortisol is and why it’s essential for your survival
  • How chronic stress and hormone fluctuations in perimenopause can disrupt cortisol
  • Why cortisol testing may not give you the full picture and the symptoms to recognize 
  • The impact of poor sleep, blood sugar imbalance, and stress on your cortisol levels
  • Simple, actionable tips to support your nervous system and optimize circadian rhythm
  • Why trauma and feeling unsafe in your body can cause cortisol issues and how to heal

🧐Got questions about perimenopause? You’re in luck! I’m hosting a (free) Live Q&A: Ask Me Anything About Perimenopause!

🗓️ Save the date: June 18th at 3 pm EST / 12 pm PST and CLICK HERE to save your spot. 

Can’t attend live? No problem? Submit your questions ahead of time and we’ll send out a replay.

 

Links Mentioned:

Episode 65: The Missing Piece Behind Anxiety, Fatigue & Weight Gain: Your Nervous System

Episode 66: Feeling Burnt Out in Your 40s? Here’s What Your Body Actually Needs

 

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