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Feeling constantly tired, snappy, or just…off? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone.

Rachel Sanders has lived it.

She’s the founder of Rootine, a mom of two, with a Harvard MBA—but behind the scenes, she was juggling brain fog, stubborn weight gain, and stress that felt never-ending. After trying all the “healthy” habits that didn't seem to work anymore, she discovered the real problem: cortisol imbalance.

In this episode, Rachel opens up about the silent health crisis impacting women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s and issues stemming from a mix of hormone chaos, lifestyle overload, and misinformation.

We dive into everything. Why your favorite workouts might be making things worse, how cortisol actually hijacks your energy, skin, weight, and sleep, and what needs to change in the wellness industry to truly support women in their prime.

She also shares personal tips and mindset shifts that helped her drop 52 pounds in 10 months—without starving herself or overtraining.

"Cortisol is one of our major hormones along with oxytocin and insulin. And if your major hormone is off, that means minor hormones can be thrown off." ~ Rachel Sanders

About Rachel Sanders:

Rachel Soper Sanders is the founder of Rootine, a supplement company focused on helping women 30 and over achieve vibrant health. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Rachel combines her business expertise and personal health experience to create science-backed solutions for stress, sleep, and focus. She's also a podcast host, investor, and health & wellness digital creator with over 100,000 followers. Through her newsletter, Glow and Elevate, she shares practical tips on stress management, weight loss, sleep optimization, and productivity.

Connect with Rachel Sanders:

- Website: https://rootine.co/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders 

- Newsletter: https://rachelsanders.kit.com/b0850fc51c 

Connect with Chris Burres:

- Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ 

- Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburres/ 

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/