65. Stressed, Tired, and Snappy? How Chronic Stress Is Wrecking Your Health—and 6 Simple Ways to Find Peace Again

Hi Listeners!  Do you feel tired before the day even starts, snappy with your kids, anxious for no clear reason, or stuck in a body that feels inflamed and heavy no matter how “right” you eat or how hard you try? In this episode, we uncover how chronic stress quietly wreaks havoc on your hormones, digestion, mood, sleep, and weight—and why doing more is often making things worse. You’ll learn what’s actually happening inside your nervous system, how survival mode keeps your body from healing, and why these symptoms are not a failure—but a sign your body is trying to protect you. Through real-life stories, science made simple, and a grace-filled Christian perspective, you’ll begin to see stress in a whole new way. We also walk through 6 simple, practical ways to calm your nervous system and invite peace back into your body and home—without adding more pressure to your plate. From a 2-minute daily reset, eating before coffee, creating margin, shifting your mindset through prayer, prioritizing sleep as stewardship, and harnessing the powerful calming effects of connection and oxytocin, these are small starts that lead to real healing. If you’re a busy mom who loves God but feels stretched thin, this episode will remind you that rest is not laziness—it’s obedience, healing, and trust. You were never meant to carry it all alone, and God meets you right in the middle of your surrender. Ready to feel empowered?  Grab your earbuds and listen in! Sara — Nourish Health Coaching   To learn more about my 12-week Gain Health, Lose Weight, Grow Closer to Your Creator Program, book a FREE discovery call here: www.callwithsara.com Daily Calm adaptogens product I love: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/sarapaxtonnourish-sara-paxton-calm Follow Nourish Health Coaching on social media: New Facebook Public Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092112296115850 Facebook - Nourish Health Coaching - https://www.facebook.com/sarapaxtonhealthcoach Instagram - sarapaxtonnourish - https://www.instagram.com/sarapaxtonnourish/   My Website:https://www.sarapaxtonnourish.com/home Team Nourish’s Favorite Products FREEBIE Click HERE!   If you love my podcast, leave me a review!   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/improve-energy-to-feel-amazing-transform-your-life/id1778860724 We also walk through 6 simple, practical ways to calm your nervous system and invite peace back into your body and home—without adding more pressure to your plate. From a 2-minute daily reset, eating before coffee, creating margin, shifting your mindset through prayer, prioritizing sleep as stewardship, and harnessing the powerful calming effects of connection and oxytocin, these are small starts that lead to real healing. If you’re a busy mom who loves God but feels stretched thin, this episode will remind you that rest is not laziness—it’s obedience, healing, and trust. You were never meant to carry it all alone, and God meets you right in the middle of your surrender.