The Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress and What It’s Doing to Your Body l Ep 65

Most people think stress just means feeling busy or overwhelmed.But chronic stress does much more than that. Over time, it changes how your body functions, how you feel day to day, and how well you respond to things that used to work, like eating well, exercising, or sleeping more.In this episode, we break down what chronic stress is actually doing inside the body, hormonally, metabolically, and neurologically. We talk about how stress impacts digestion, blood sugar, weight, energy, immunity, sleep, and recovery, and why so many people feel like their body has stopped cooperating even though they’re doing “everything right.”The goal isn’t to eliminate stress. It’s to build a body that can handle it without breaking down.(00:54) When stress stops being mental and starts changing your body(06:10) Chronic vs acute stress and why modern life breaks the system(10:00) Stress, gut health, blood sugar, weight gain, and cravings(23:20) Nervous system tools that actually help (beyond “just relax”)(47:19) Speed round: sleep, stress hot takes, meditation, and relationshipsReady to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360applicationOrder a comprehensive functional lab here - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview(after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat)Get your free Gut Health Assessment - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2to get a step by step plan to feel less stuckFollow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/