How Stress Impacts the Body—and What to Do About It

Stress isn’t just “in your head”—it’s a full-body experience. And for many women, the symptoms they blame on hormones, aging, or lack of motivation are actually signs of chronic stress.

In this episode, we break down what stress really is in the body—without jargon or overwhelm. You’ll learn how emotional, mental, and physical stress all signal the same survival response, and why modern stressors like constant busyness, skipped meals, poor sleep, people-pleasing, and overtraining keep the body stuck in “go mode.”

We explore how chronic stress impacts:

• Hormones and energy levels (fatigue, crashes, wired-but-tired feelings)
• Digestion and metabolism (bloating, cravings, irregular appetite)
• Mood, sleep, and emotional resilience (anxiety, restlessness, feeling on edge)

We also challenge the idea that healing from stress requires doing more. In many cases, pushing harder with intense workouts, restrictive eating, or added routines only deepens burnout.

Instead, we share realistic, sustainable ways to support your nervous system and build true stress resilience—through consistent nourishment, restorative rest, gentle movement, boundaries, and daily signals of safety for your body.

Because resilience isn’t about pushing through—it’s about recovery.

What’s one way you can support your body this week instead of pressuring it?

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