Episode 654: TikTok Is Lying to You About Cortisol (And Selling You Something)

In this episode of Candidly with Coffee, we're calling out one of the biggest wellness trends taking over TikTok right now... The "cortisol face." You've seen it. That puffy, tired face in the mirror that TikTok is blaming on chronically elevated cortisol. But is that actually what's going on, or is the wellness industry just cashing in on a buzzword to sell you something?We break down what cortisol actually is, how it really affects your body, and why blaming it for your weight gain is the wrong approach. We also get into why so many people would rather find something to blame than do the actual work and why that mindset will keep you stuck every single time.What you'll learn:What cortisol actually does in the body and when it becomes a real problemWhy "cortisol face" is mostly a marketing tool and not a diagnosisThe chicken or the egg — does poor lifestyle cause high cortisol or is it the other way around?Why inflammation and menopause get misused as excuses the same way cortisol doesWhat actually brings cortisol levels back to a healthy balanceWhy supplements like ashwagandha won't fix anything if your lifestyle is a messThe basics you need to lock in before chasing any hormonal fixHow to stop being a collector of problems and start being an action takerJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_8nonbBsA-mTli1KLlHlrA/joinWork with Jeaninehttps://www.jeanineescobar.comMike's YouTube Channel:  @escoelitemindsetMike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@escoelitemindsetSupport our Sponsors1UP Nutrition Code: JEANINEhttps://www.1upnutrition.com /discount/jeanineMegaFit Meals - Code Jeanine https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/p75q7Built Bar Code: MRSCEOJhttps://builtbar.com?baapp=MRSCEOJSupport us by following on Social MediaAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsceo_jLTK Fashion Links: https://www.shopLTK.com/explore/MrsCEO_JInstagram: https://instagram.com/mrsceo_jInstagram: https://instagram.com/candidly_withcoffeeWeight Loss IG: https://instagram.com/@jsbodybootcampTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsceo_j