When we think about stress, we usually think about our schedule… I know I (Jen) do. And then I try to figure out what I can cancel or do without or delegate to slow down and calm my stress. But while those things absolutely matter, they’re not the whole picture. Because our bodies experiences stress […]
If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still feel wired, this might be one of the missing pieces. If you’ve been around us very long, you know we talk a lot about healthy fats—how powerful they are for your hormones, your brain, and your overall energy and believe it or not, homemade mayonnaise […]
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like your days just don’t work no matter how hard you try to plan them… this might be the shift you’ve been needing. Because one of the most overlooked ways to support your nervous system—and balance your hormones—is how you structure your day. And for many women, rigid […]
If you’ve been working on your hormones like I (Jen) have but still feel tired, wired, anxious, or off… I want to talk about something that often gets missed – minerals and hydration. I didn’t always realize how big this piece was. But the more I’ve worked through cortisol recovery (and helped other women do […]
If you’ve ever felt exhausted but wired… anxious for no clear reason… or like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to—chronic stress may be the missing piece. I (Jen) see this all the time, and I’ve lived it myself…. and honestly, am still living it. When our bodies are under chronic stress, […]
Many of us don’t start our day with coffee. I (Jen) am SUPER sensitive to caffeine. As in, I drink any and it’s still in my system keeping me awake 12+ hours later. I’ve made the mistake of drinking caffeine, in the form of an energy drink or soda, too late in the day and […]
Have you ever woken up feeling anxious before the day has even started? I (Jen) have and it’s not a good way to start the day. Your mind may start racing the moment your eyes open. Your chest feels tight. Your thoughts jump immediately to everything you need to do, fix, solve, or handle. Nothing […]
Five years. For five years I (Jen) experienced what we’re going to talk about today. Here’s what it looked like. I’d crawl into bed exhausted. My body felt heavy. My eyes burned. I’d been looking forward to that moment all day. And then my brain lit up – Thoughts. Planning. Replaying conversations. Organizing tomorrow. I […]
Many women think cortisol problems only come from emotional stress. But one of the biggest triggers of stress hormones is actually blood sugar instability. I (Jen) made that mistake for a long time. I did everything I could to “stay calm” but didn’t realize I was sabotaging myself with food. Now that I’m learning more […]
If stress feels like it’s running your life, it’s probably because your cortisol levels are out of balance. Cortisol, often called the “stress hormone,” plays a huge role in energy, sleep, mood, and overall hormone balance. Too much—or too little—at the wrong times can leave you feeling wired but tired, anxious, or struggling with cravings […]
