"You're not ugly, you just have cortisol face"...so let's get into it and debunk this madness. Today we're unraveling the TikTok trend of 'Cortisol Face'. We break down what cortisol is, how stress affects our bodies, and why quick fixes like supplements and viral health hacks won't solve the problem. You'll hear practical advice on processing stress, what works vs. what doesn't work (hello apple cider vinegar), and explore the use of therapeutic tools in processing stress and inflammation.

Resources mentioned:

• Are you addicted to cortisol?
• Body image healing through somatic experiencing and IFS with Meg Doll
• Somatic exercise: helpful, or harmful?
• The functional medicine pipeline
• Book: Anchored, by Deb Dana
• Book: Burnout, by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

Find your hosts:

• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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