Episode 67 - Part 1 The Feisty Four Hormones - Understanding Cortisol and Insulin with Nicki Williams

In this episode, Celest welcomes Nicki Williams, award-winning nutritionist, author, and founder of Happy Hormones for Life. Nicki shares her personal journey through hormonal imbalances and how it inspired her to empower women with education about their health. Together, they delve into two of the "Feisty Four" hormones that have the biggest impact on women's health: Cortisol: Learn how this stress hormone can dominate and disrupt other hormones, why modern life often keeps it elevated, and how simple "cave time" practices—like yoga, walks in nature, or even just quiet moments—can help restore balance. Insulin: Discover its role as the body's blood sugar regulator and fat-storing hormone, why keeping blood sugar balanced is crucial for energy and mood, and how the first meal of the day can set the tone for stable blood sugar levels. Nicki provides actionable tips for managing stress and blood sugar, empowering listeners to take control of their health. Learn more with Nicki Nicki is an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker, and a leading expert in women’s health and hormones. She is the founder of Happy Hormones for Life, helping women of all ages to rebalance their hormones, reclaim their health and feel better than ever. She is the author of It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones; The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc, and her new book Life After Menopause; Embrace your next chapter with a healthy body, mind and spirit. Visit her website here Follow Nicki on Instagram Learn more with Alba Yoga Academy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hannah on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Celest on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠