Caregiver Burnout, Weight Gain, and Hormones: Why Your Body Is Breaking Down—and How to Fix It - EP 228

In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by Dr. Marianne Pinkston, an integrative medicine physician who transformed her own health, losing 180 pounds after facing severe autoimmune issues. Dr. Pinkston breaks down the biological domino effect of caregiver stress on your cortisol, insulin, and thyroid function. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-burnout-weight-gain-and-hormones-why-your-body-is-breaking-down-and-how-to-fix-it-with-marianne-pinkston-episode-228What we discuss:🧠 Wired but Tired: Why your brain won't shut off at 3:00 AM. 🦋 The Cortisol-Thyroid Connection: Why your standard thyroid blood tests might be lying to you. 🛑 Boundary Setting: Shifting from "asking for help" to "delegating" like a leader. 🦠 Mitochondria & Gut Health: The root causes of chronic inflammation and physical breakdown.