Stress, Hormones & Healing: How to Regulate Your Nervous System for Better Health with Leanna Hunt EP287

Send us Fan MailDo you feel constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted—no matter how healthy you try to be? Your nervous system could be the missing piece in your hormone and metabolism puzzle.In this episode of It’s Hertime, I sit down with Leanna Hunt to uncover the hidden ways stress sabotages your hormones, metabolism, and overall well-being—and what you can do to restore balance.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the Window of Tolerance is and how it impacts your nervous system How chronic stress leads to hormone imbalances, weight gain, and burnoutThe connection between nervous system dysregulation and symptoms like cravings, anxiety, and fatigue How to shift out of “fight-or-flight” mode and activate your body’s natural healing statePractical nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle strategies to build stress resilienceKey Takeaways:Your nervous system controls your hormones. Chronic stress isn’t just mental—it triggers real hormonal imbalances that affect weight, energy, and mood.Small, daily shifts create big hormonal changes. Breathwork, nutrition, movement, and targeted supplements can help restore balance.About My Guest: Leanna is a trauma-informed Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with all ages of clients as well as couples at Renew Relationship Counseling in Springville. She is also a certified performance coach and has worked with clients all over the US. She has a vast understanding of the nervous system and she takes a somatic approach to mental wellness in her therapy. Leanna is trained in several body-based techniques and modalities including Evidence-Based EFT tapping, Brainspotting, Advanced Brainspotting for children and teens, Somatic Breathwork, EMDR and play therapy techniques. She loves to educate others on the window of tolerance and coping skills that support nervous system regulation and is passionate about helping families change patterns and break cycles using these tools. Resources & Links:Connect with Leanna Hunt: Instagram @aligningwithleana Watch: Impala VideoLearn more about Mixhers Hertime & Metabolic Balance Use code: Cody for 15% off Join me at my Happily Hormonal Retreat at Movara Fitness Resort, May 4-11th, 2025. This transformative week is your opportunity to reset, reconnect, and find you again. Together, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of hormones, uncovering how to align your exercise, nutrition, supplementation, and mindset with your unique hormonal health—empowering you to live “Happily Hormonal”, especially as you transition into perimenopause and menopause. Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy gourmet meals designed to balance and nourish your hormone system, connect with nature in Southern Utah’s breathtaking beauty, and build strength through expertly led fitness classes. You’ll gain life-changing insights from me, as well as world-class mindset coaches, unwind in the sauna or cold plunge, and rejuvenate with luxurious spa treatments. Meditation and a soothing sound bath will bring calm and clarity to your journey. You’ll leave feeling heard, supported, and empowered to take a root-cause approach to your health, creating lasting changes that will bring joy, confidence, and vitality. Let this be the week you truly reconnect with yourself.Listen & Subscribe:⭐ Love this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs this information! Sharing is caring!Join the Conversation:What was your biggest takeaway from today’Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders