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69: WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CORTISOL CAN HURT YOU

Beyond Burning Fat Podcast | Nutrition | Fitness | Mindset

Release Date: 04/09/2025

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Did you know that cortisol—your body’s stress hormone—could be secretly sabotaging your health in ways you’re not even aware of? 😫

What if we told you that it’s not just about feeling stressed out, but that cortisol could be messing with everything from your energy levels to your waistline?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on cortisol and uncovering the surprising ways it impacts your body–and what to do about it 😎.

  • Stubborn belly fat?

  • Feeling exhausted? 

  • Hard time falling asleep? 

  • Can’t stay asleep? 

  • Slow to wake up (not a morning person?)

  • Digestion issues and bloating?

You might be overlooking something big! We dive into the cortisol-thyroid connection, the hidden role it plays in gut health, and why cortisol might be the reason you just can’t shake those extra pounds.

And here's the kicker: it’s not just about stress as we know it. Chronic high cortisol can lead to a whole range of problems you might not have linked to stress. 

Tune in to find out how cortisol could be quietly controlling your health, and learn what steps you can take to regain balance–and get your health (and your waistline!) on track again. 

Oh! And before you click play …

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