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Stressed Out: How to Understand & Regulate Your Cortisol
April 22, 2025 · 23 min

Contact Jess:Jessica DiBiase

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In this episode of Strength Renewed, Jess and Mikki dive into one of the most misunderstood hormones in your body: cortisol.

We’ve all heard it’s bad—but is it really?

Together, we explore:

What cortisol actually does in the bodyWhy it’s essential (not evil!)The difference between healthy fluctuations vs chronic stressSymptoms of cortisol dysregulationHow elevated cortisol impacts progesterone, thyroid, and overall hormone healthPractical ways to regulate your cortisol—without adding more stress

You’ll leave this chat feeling clearer, calmer, and more in control. Because when you change the stress load, you change the stress response 💡