Cortisol & Your Hormones

Summary: In this episode, Kate Morton discusses cortisol, the stress hormone. She explains what cortisol is and its role in the body. She emphasizes that cortisol is not inherently bad, but the way we live our lives today can lead to chronic stress and high cortisol levels. Kate shares her personal experience with high cortisol and the symptoms she experienced. She also explores the connection between cortisol and hormones, as well as the impact of cortisol on blood sugar and other bodily functions. Kate provides tips for managing cortisol levels, including lifestyle changes and self-care practices. She concludes with a soothing mocktail recipe. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:59 What is Cortisol? 01:52 Is Cortisol Bad? 02:22 Managing Cortisol Levels 04:13 Effects of High Cortisol08:08Testing Cortisol Levels 09:04 Cortisol and Hormones 10:24 Cortisol and Blood Sugar 11:17 Other Effects of High Cortisol 12:47 Tips for Managing Cortisol 20:41 Slowing Down and Self-Care 22:36 Conclusion and Cortisol Mocktail Recipe 1:1 Client Application: https://kathryn-morton.clientsecure.me/ Sign up for my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iE0JVU Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carbsandkate/ Shop Hormone Support: https://funkitwellness.com/