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You’re over 40, doing “all the right things” and still struggling to lose weight—this episode is your wake-up call.⁠

Cortisol, your stress hormone, might be the real culprit behind your stalled fat loss. And no, it’s not just about feeling stressed—this goes deeper.

We’re talking blood sugar chaos, muscle breakdown, hormone hijacking, and metabolic mayhem.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

💥 How cortisol directly shuts off your fat-burning switch

💥 What increases cortisol (that will shock you)

💥 The sneaky way stress impacts estrogen, thyroid, and insulin (your fat loss friends!)

💥 Why high cortisol leads to cravings, belly fat, and burnout

💥 The overlooked symptoms of cortisol dysregulation most women ignore

💥 What to do right now to get cortisol back on your side

And no—you don’t have to give up your coffee or quit your job to fix it. 😉⁠

This is for the woman who's tired of blaming herself and ready to finally understand the real reason her body is resisting fat loss. It’s not your willpower—it’s your hormones.⁠

🎧 Tune in to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and hormonal harmony—one simple shift at a time.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:38) - Overview of Cortisol

(03:39) - How Cortisol blocks your fat burning pathway

(15:39) - Symptoms & causes of cortisol issues

(28:20) - How to address & improve your cortisol

(38:09) - Final thoughts + reminders

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