You ever feel like no matter what you do, your body just won’t cooperate? You’re eating right, moving your body, drinking the damn water… and still not seeing results?

Well, let’s talk about it.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the connection between chronic stress and weight gain—especially in Black communities where hustle culture, trauma, and survival mode are often baked into our daily lives.

I share what I’ve learned about how stress impacts your hormones, sleep, digestion, and metabolism… and how your weight might just be the symptom, not the problem.

Let’s unlearn the shame, talk real solutions, and start giving our bodies a little more grace.

🧠 Topics we get into:

• Why stress might be sabotaging your weight goals
• What cortisol does to your body (and your cravings)
• The mental health side of “holding weight” emotionally
• Tips that actually help—not just the Instagram wellness fluff

💬 It’s About DAMN Time Segment: I reflect on the moment I realized I had to manage my stress before I could manage anything else.

🎯 D.A.M.N. Challenge: Identify your top 2 stress triggers this week—and find one way to show your body some love.

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