E233 - Girl-Splaining: Cortisol

Ashlyn is flying solo for another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s talking about a hormone that has somehow become the internet’s favourite scapegoat: cortisol. Feeling tired? Cortisol. Stressed? Cortisol. Not losing weight fast enough? Must be cortisol. Suddenly the entire female population is apparently walking around with “high cortisol” and absolutely no idea what the hell to do about it. So Ashlyn is breaking it all down. What cortisol actually is, why our bodies need it, what happens when we’re chronically stressed, and how sleep, exercise, nutrition, recovery, and everyday stress can all play a role. She’s also separating the actual science from the social-media wellness advice that makes it sound like drinking a specific powder at 7:03 a.m. is going to magically fix your hormones. Because cortisol isn’t the enemy, stress isn’t something you can completely eliminate, and your body isn’t broken because you had a stressful week. Ashlyn gets into what we actually need to understand about cortisol and why supporting your overall health matters a hell of a lot more than chasing the latest hormone hack. Time to stop blaming cortisol for everything and actually understand what the hell it does. Let’s get into it. -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: [email protected] for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: [email protected]