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Stress's Impact on Your Period & Energy: Why You Should Take Stress Seriously | Ep. 88
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Stress isn't just a mental burden—it's actively derailing your hormones and gut health, leading to unpredictable periods, constant bloating, and depleted energy levels.
• Different types of stress affect your body: work pressure, chemical exposure, food sensitivities, sleep deprivation, blood sugar spikes, and intense workouts
• High cortisol levels can prevent ovulation, disrupting your entire hormone cycle
• Without ovulation, your body can't produce adequate progesterone, leading to PMS symptoms
• Stress impairs gut health by reducing appetite, decreasing stomach acid production, and disrupting digestion
• Poor digestion prevents proper hormone excretion, creating a cycle of estrogen dominance
• Mitigate stress by identifying major stressors and creating a plan to address them
• Avoid alcohol, reduce caffeine, and skip intense workouts during high-stress periods
• Support your body with adaptogens like maca and reishi mushroom
• Replenish electrolytes with pink Himalayan salt, lemon water, or mineral supplements
• Consider magnesium glycinate specifically for hormone and mood support
• Don't underestimate the stress-relieving power of social connection with friends
Products/resources mentioned in the episode:
- AG1
- LMNT
- Digestive enzymes
- Yuka
- Headspace
- Activations
- Insight Timer
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Stress and Hormones (00:00:00)
2. How Stress Disrupts Period Cycles (00:09:02)
3. Impact of Stress on Gut Health (00:20:29)
4. Ways to Support Your Body During Stress (00:29:07)
5. Foods and Supplements for Stress Management (00:38:15)
6. Practical Resources and Final Thoughts (00:47:28)
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