196: High Cortisol: The Signs, What It’s Doing to Your Body & What To Do About It

Send us Fan Mail196: High Cortisol: The Signs, What It’s Doing to Your Body & What To Do About ItFeeling tired but wired?Waking up at 2–3am?Holding stubborn belly fat, bloating, tension, or feeling constantly “on”?This episode breaks down the real signs of high cortisol — including the unexpected symptoms many women don’t realise are linked to chronic stress.Lisa explains what cortisol actually does in the body, why midlife makes stress feel heavier, and how high cortisol can contribute to symptoms like poor sleep, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight, digestive issues, and what she calls Armour Weight™.Because your body isn’t broken.It’s overloaded.In This Episode:• What cortisol actually is (in simple terms)• The common signs of high cortisol• The surprising signs no one talks about (puffy face, body odour, constipation, waking at 2–3am and more)• Why perimenopause makes stress harder on the body• How chronic stress impacts weight, sleep, digestion and recovery• Why more cardio and restriction often make things worse• What to do instead to lower cortisol naturallyThe Key MessageYou don’t need more discipline.You need more safety.And when your body feels safe again… everything starts to shift.Ready to Reset?Lisa is running The Quickening LIVE on Monday 4th May — a simple nervous system reset designed to help women step out of survival mode.If you’re feeling wired, exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck…This is your next step.🔗www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/quickeningBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@[email protected]/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...