Ep #7: Fatigue — Adrenal Edition

It’s so common these days to hear people talk about feeling constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed. Many of our modern “conveniences” — screens, electric lights, grab-and-go foods — contribute to these feelings. And for some of us, the daily stresses of just surviving can make us feel even more emotionally and physically drained.

Adrenal fatigue is a common term applied to this group of symptoms, but there’s more to this diagnosis than simple exhaustion. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue — also known as hypothalamus pituitary adrenal dysregulation, or HPA-d — can include loss of appetite, stubborn belly fat, achiness and pain, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, depression/irritability, insomnia, and more. If any of this sounds like you, this episode might be the push you need to dig deeper to find the root cause of your fatigue.

In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into what adrenal fatigue really is, the science behind it, and my favorite nutritional and supplemental recommendations for rebalancing your system. I’ll talk about the four main drivers of HPA-d, the consequences of your likely thrown-off circadian rhythm and stress levels, and ten of my top lifestyle tips for healing your adrenals.

There’s so much packed into this episode, so I’ve also put together a PDF of my favorite adrenal-friendly foods, just for you podcast listeners!

What You’ll Learn:

• What the term “adrenal fatigue” actually means and where it comes from.
• The science of how adrenalin, cortisol, and our fight-or-flight response affect our bodies.
• The consequences of having an out-of-whack circadian rhythm (which is incredibly common these days).
• Why my favorite place to start adrenal healing lies in stress reduction plus real-food-based nutrition.
• How inflammation affects our stress responses and adrenals, often leaving us exhausted and depleted.
• Why I advocate for a true, deep commitment to reducing screen time.
• My absolute favorite adrenal-friendly foods, herbs, and supplements (and the things I suggest you avoid).

Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-fatigue-adrenal-edition/id1454980022?i=1000434119001

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