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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 17 MIN

Sleeping BUT Exhausted-the Cortisol Clue

from Everyday Health for the Christian Woman · host Amber Swift

Do you wake up exhausted, hit snooze a dozen times, and somehow still find yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. with your mind racing? You’re not alone—and your cortisol might be to blame.In this powerful solo episode of Everyday Health for the Christian Woman, we dive into what cortisol imbalance really looks like and why so many Christian women are unknowingly living in survival mode. Learn how chronic stress, poor sleep, and even your thought life can flip your adrenal function—and how to restore your energy, digestion, hormones, and peace of mind.You’ll learn:What cortisol is actually meant to do in your bodySigns of adrenal fatigue and cortisol imbalance (and what’s not normal)Practical, faith-rooted steps to support your adrenals naturallyHow nutrition, movement, and sleep hygiene affect cortisolHow to partner with God in your healing journey💡 Relevant for Christian women dealing with fatigue, anxiety, bloating, hormone imbalance, brain fog, and burnout.🛠️ Resources Mentioned:FREE Workshop: LIVE in the Kitchen – Learn how to cook anti-inflammatory, hormone-friendly meals in community. LIVE in the Kitchen- a Free workshop⁠⁠Ashwagandha – My favorite adaptogenic herb. ⁠⁠Ashwaghanda⁠⁠Adaptiv Essential Oil Blend – My go-to oil for calm and cortisol support. Adaptiv Essential Oil Blend⁠✨ Want to feel more like yourself again? Join me in my kitchen for simple, joyful cooking that supports your health and hormones—because healing happens best in community. Sign up for the LIVE in the Kitchen workshop today!📲 Loved this episode?Share it with a friend who’s feeling burnt outLeave a review to help more women find this showDon’t forget to subscribe for more faith-forward health tips!

Do you wake up exhausted, hit snooze a dozen times, and somehow still find yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. with your mind racing? You’re not alone—and your cortisol might be to blame.In this powerful solo episode of Everyday Health for the Christian Woman, we dive into what cortisol imbalance really looks like and why so many Christian women are unknowingly living in survival mode. Learn how chronic stress, poor sleep, and even your thought life can flip your adrenal function—and how to restore your energy, digestion, hormones, and peace of mind.You’ll learn:What cortisol is actually meant to do in your bodySigns of adrenal fatigue and cortisol imbalance (and what’s not normal)Practical, faith-rooted steps to support your adrenals naturallyHow nutrition, movement, and sleep hygiene affect cortisolHow to partner with God in your healing journey💡 Relevant for Christian women dealing with fatigue, anxiety, bloating, hormone imbalance, brain fog, and burnout.🛠️ Resources Mentioned:FREE Workshop: LIVE in the Kitchen – Learn how to cook anti-inflammatory, hormone-friendly meals in community. LIVE in the Kitchen- a Free workshop⁠⁠Ashwagandha – My favorite adaptogenic herb. ⁠⁠Ashwaghanda⁠⁠Adaptiv Essential Oil Blend – My go-to oil for calm and cortisol support. Adaptiv Essential Oil Blend⁠✨ Want to feel more like yourself again? Join me in my kitchen for simple, joyful cooking that supports your health and hormones—because healing happens best in community. Sign up for the LIVE in the Kitchen workshop today!📲 Loved this episode?Share it with a friend who’s feeling burnt outLeave a review to help more women find this showDon’t forget to subscribe for more faith-forward health tips!

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