20 - Calm Your Nervous System with Daily Habits for Stress Relief

This episode dives into holistic tools that help reduce stress, support your adrenals, and naturally calm the nervous system. Courtney explains how managing stress goes hand-in-hand with stabilizing blood sugar—and how our daily habits outside the kitchen play a huge role.Courtney shares her favorite natural and accessible strategies to bring your body out of fight-or-flight and back into a restful, regulated state. From grounding barefoot on the earth to breathwork, morning sunlight, journaling, meditation, and even shaking off excess cortisol, this episode is packed with practical ways to support your mind, body, and blood sugar.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or just looking for more peace in your day, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and reconnected to what your body truly needs.What You’ll Learn:Why stress is just as important as food when it comes to blood sugar balanceHow grounding and time in nature recalibrate your nervous systemThe surprising connection between shallow breathing and neck/shoulder tensionA simple breathwork technique to reduce anxiety and calm your bodyHow journaling clears mental clutter and reduces emotional overwhelmWhy morning sunlight boosts mood, sleep, and vitamin D levelsThe science behind “shaking out” cortisol—and how it actually worksEasy daily practices to feel more calm, steady, and in controlResources Mentioned:Glow From Within (Ebook) – Learn simple, powerful tools to support your digestion, blood sugar, stress, and overall well-being.Headspace App – Guided meditations Connect with Courtney:Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyyWork With Courtney