Ep 18 | Cortisol and the Crisis of Constant Stress: A Path to Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Beth Westie

What if your exhaustion or overwhelm isn’t just “mom life”, but a biological alarm your body’s been ringing for years?

In this powerful and grounding episode, Dr. Beth Westie joins us to talk about a silent epidemic affecting millions of women (especially moms): chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation.

Dr. Beth shares her unique perspective as a functional medicine practitioner and hormone specialist who’s helped thousands of women understand the root cause of their fatigue, weight struggles, anxiety, and sleep issues... all symptoms too often brushed off as “just being a mom” or “it's just your period”.

Together, we dive deep into:

• What cortisol really does to your body when stress is constant

• Why traditional lab work often misses hormone imbalance

• How the nervous system responds to medical gaslighting

• The role of adrenal health in mood, energy, and metabolism

• Signs your body is stuck in survival mode (and how to shift out)

• The first steps to regulating your nervous system and reclaiming calm

If you’ve been dismissed by providers, told your symptoms are “normal,” or feel like you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself, this episode offers both validation and a new path forward. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what your body is trying to tell you, and why it’s not all in your head.

Resources:

Dry Brush Kit

DUTCH Test

Free Training Course

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