Cortisol Isn’t Just a “Buzzword”—It Has a Massive Impact on How You Feel Every Single Day
You’ve probably heard me talk about cortisol a lot… but that’s because it truly matters.
Cortisol isn’t just a fun word I throw around in my content — it plays a significant role in your energy, metabolism, mood, cravings, sleep, and even how your body stores fat.
And when cortisol becomes dysregulated?
Everything feels harder.
Most women don’t realize their symptoms are connected to low cortisol — especially because we often start in a state of high cortisol for months (or years) before the crash finally happens.
Over time, your body gets tired, your adrenals slow down, and your cortisol levels drop.
And that’s when the real symptoms begin.
Signs Your Cortisol Is Too Low
If your cortisol is bottoming out, your body is waving red flags, but most women don’t recognize them.
You might notice:
🚩 Coffee doesn’t help anymore
🚩 Workouts leave you drained instead of energized
🚩 You want to nap or sleep during the day
🚩 You get a random spike of energy at night
🚩 You’re gaining weight in your midsection
🚩 Your brain feels foggy or slower
And trust me… I could keep going.
These symptoms affect your confidence, your motivation, your mood, your digestion, your hormones — everything.
This is why supporting your cortisol matters so deeply.
So How Do You Fix Low Cortisol?
1️⃣ Start With Testing — Not Guessing
You cannot fix cortisol by guessing.
A 4-point saliva cortisol test shows exactly:
What your cortisol is doing in the morning
How quickly it drops
Where it bottoms out
Whether it spikes at night
How your stress response is functioning overall
Without this data, it becomes trial and error and healing takes much longer than it needs to.
Testing gives clarity.
Clarity gives direction.
Direction gives results.
2️⃣ Change Lifestyle Factors (This Is a Huge One)
Most cortisol issues are rooted in lifestyle patterns your body has been trying to compensate for:
Poor sleep
Inconsistent eating
Overtraining
Chronic stress
Undereating
Blood sugar instability
You don’t need to overhaul your entire life overnight.
You simply shift things one change at a time — and your body responds so much better than you think it will.
These are the foundational pieces that bring your cortisol curve back into balance.
3️⃣ Follow a Plan Built to Support Cortisol Production
Nutrition and exercise matter — more than people realize.
Food is medicine.
Movement is medicine.
But there’s a “right way” and a “not-so-helpful way” when cortisol is low.
Many women are unknowingly doing the exact opposite of what their body actually needs.
A personalized plan ensures:
You’re eating to stabilize blood sugar
You’re training in a way that supports recovery
You’re supplementing (if needed) to help your cortisol rise at the right times and fall at others
This is where real healing begins.
Healing Your Cortisol Takes Time — But That Time Will Pass Regardless
You can either spend the next few months feeling the exact same way…
Or you can spend the next few months feeling better — clearer, calmer, stronger, and more like yourself again.
One of my clients is currently going through this process, and when I share her results soon, you’re going to see what’s possible when you finally support your cortisol the right way.
I already know she’s going to feel dramatically different — and you can too.
So What Are You Waiting For?
If these symptoms sound like you…
If you’ve been pushing through burnout…
If you’re tired of feeling tired…
This is your sign.
👏🏼 Join this client in taking the leap to finally feel like you again.
You can apply to my 6-Week Hormone Reset — where cortisol testing is included — right here:
