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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 21 MIN

The Art of Being Flexible: How to Stop Letting Life’s Chaos Make You Sick

from Cheat Code Nutrition · host Elly Young

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story from a stress-filled September that left me in a Hashimoto’s flare, with migraines, low energy, and a heavy mood—and how October brought a radical shift in how I handled stress (hint: it wasn’t about doing less, it was about letting go more).We dive deep into the science of how chronic stress disrupts your gut, inflames your body, and affects your mood—and why the way we react to daily chaos matters more than we think. We’ll explore how flexibility (not perfection) is the missing ingredient in your wellness routine, and why laughing at life’s absurdity might be more healing than green juice.🧠 What You’ll Learn:What happens in your body (and gut) during chronic stressHow the gut-brain axis, vagus nerve, and HPA axis all play a role in mood, energy, and inflammationWhy leaky gut is real—and how it connects to anxiety, depression, and autoimmune flaresHow common coping strategies like alcohol, sugar, and skipping meals sabotage gut healthWhy “the art of flexibility” is your secret weapon for lowering inflammation and protecting your peaceHow to start rewiring your reaction to everyday stressors, one laugh and deep breath at a time🌿 Ready to Start Healing Your Gut (for real)?If this episode lit a fire under you to start caring for your gut and your whole body with more intention, check out my Foundations Reset. It’s your entry point into the world of Functional Nutrition, where I teach you exactly how to heal yourself and your gut with food—without the overwhelm.This is the reset your body has been asking for.✨ Less inflammation. More energy. Deeper calm. ✨Join us and start building your health from the ground up—one meal, one habit, one mindset shift at a time.👉 Click here to learn more about the Foundations Reset🔗 Resources & Links:Learn more about genetic testing + precision coaching → belowFollow me on Instagram → @find_myself_freeCoaching inquiries → www.mycheatcodenutrition.com👉 Click here to get started with genetic testing + coaching💬 Let’s Work Together:👉 Ready to test your genes? Book your free call HERE💛 Stay Connected:Instagram: @find_myself_freeWebsite: www.findmyselffree.com. Free Resources Here!Subscribe to my Newsletter: 3-2-1 Heal🎧 Loved this episode?Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more women find this show and start their own sober glow-up journey.

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