If you’ve ever felt tired but wired, noticed a puffy face, struggled with stubborn belly fat, or lived in a constant state of urgency and agitation… your cortisol might be the culprit.

The kicker? Lab work doesn’t always reveal it. High cortisol isn’t just about numbers — it’s about patterns. And the truth is, your habits, environment, and lifestyle may be driving stress through the roof without you even realizing it.

In this episode of Mindfulness & Matcha, I’m breaking down:

• Why lab results don’t always show high cortisol (even when you’re living it)
  

• The lifestyle triggers I see in almost every new client
  

• How high cortisol keeps you stuck in fat storage, cravings, and exhaustion
  

• Natural, realistic ways to lower cortisol through food, routines, and nervous system tools
  

• The tough-love truth: you can’t out-supplement or out-workout a dysregulated nervous system
  

This episode isn’t just education — it’s a wake-up call. If you’ve been pushing harder and harder but feeling worse and worse, this one’s for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why your cortisol rhythm matters more than a single lab test
  

• Red flags I look for in my clients that scream “cortisol overload”
  

• The “tired but wired” cycle and why it sabotages fat loss
  

• 5 natural ways to lower cortisol (that you can start today)
  

• How to build a lifestyle that regulates your nervous system instead of wrecking it
  

Mentioned / Resources:

• The Hormone Supportive Fat Loss Blueprint — my plug-and-play system to build structure, nutrition, and routines that support fat loss without the cortisol chaos
  

• Book a 1:1 strategy call > ⁠Book a Coaching Consult⁠
  

• The Lifestyle Reset Department (LRD) >lrdacademy.com — for women ready to reset their nervous system, rebuild their health, and finally see results with accountability and support
  

• Journaling prompts from today’s episode (listed below)
  

• Cortisol Supplement mentioned: https://amzn.to/3Kvjvk3
  

Reflection Prompts / Action Items:

1. Where do I notice the “tired but wired” pattern in my life?
   

2. What’s one small habit I know is spiking my cortisol that I can change this week?
   

3. What does my body feel like when it’s calm and safe — and how can I create more of that?

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