Master Your Cortisol to Increase Energy & Reduce Stress

Travelling Science

Cortisol is our stress hormone, but it is extremely important, both for our health and our survival. In this episode, I will explain what Cortisol is, how Cortisol works, why Cortisol is important and I will share a few tips and tricks that you can use to master your Cortisol levels and improve your life!
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Chapters

1. Travelling Science Intro (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Cortisol (00:01:01)

3. Daily Cortisol (00:03:01)

4. What Triggers Cortisol? (00:04:18)

5. Cortisol & Chronic Stress (00:05:38)

6. Cortisol & Insomnia (00:06:47)

7. Cortisol & Weight Gain (00:07:50)

8. Long Term Consequences (00:08:31)

9. Cortisol Testing (00:10:20)

10. 8 Tools to Lower Cortisol Levels (00:11:12)

11. Bonus Stress Reduction Tips (00:17:22)

12. Cortisol Conclusion (00:17:57)

13. Bonus Secret Ending (00:20:02)