Optimal Metabolism

Episode 247- How Circadian Disruption Fuels Anxiety, Trauma, and Hormone Chaos—with Dr. Kelli Ritter


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If you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, chronic stress, or hormonal chaos—you're not broken. You may just be out of rhythm.

In this powerful episode, Shana is joined by Dr. Kelli Ritter—licensed counselor, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and quantum circadian specialist—to unpack how circadian disruption is a hidden root cause behind so many modern symptoms.

From anxiety and insomnia to burnout and hormone imbalance, Dr. Kelli reveals how our light environment, trauma history, and daily rhythms impact the nervous system—and what it really takes to heal.

This conversation is both science-backed and soul-nourishing, especially for the woman who's doing everything right but still feels stuck.

🔑 What You'll Learn:
  • Why anxiety and trauma are often symptoms of circadian chaos

  • How modern life dysregulates the nervous system (and how to repair it)

  • The link between hormone imbalance, poor sleep, and emotional instability

  • Why rest and rhythm—not more willpower—are the real medicine

  • How to build safety, stability, and regulation into your everyday life

🧠 About Dr. Kelli Ritter

Dr. Kelli blends 25+ years of experience in counseling, functional nutrition, and quantum biology. Her approach helps women rewire the nervous system, reconnect with their bodies, and return to rhythm for true emotional and physical healing.

🔗 Links Mentioned:
  • 🌿 Follow Dr. Kelli Ritter on Instagram

  • Explore the Feel Great System endorsed by Shana

  • 💻 Courses & Coaching with Shana

  • 🎧 More Podcast Episodes

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