Is chronic stress holding you back from achieving optimal health? Today we dive into the symptoms of chronic stress, how cortisol can inhibit weight loss and immunity, testing options to assess HPA-axis dysregulation, and our top biohacks to manage stress right away.SHOW NOTES:1:20 Welcome to Season 4!2:24 Stress, adrenals & cortisol2:59 Statistics on stress3:52 Common symptoms of chronic stress4:27 “Wired and Tired”6:18 What is cortisol & it’s role in the body8:13 “Cortisol Belly”9:35 Exercise as stress reduction?11:16 Adrenal glands12:00 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis13:42 Chronic vs Acute Stress or Hormesis15:50 Dr. Alan Christianson’s Adrenal Quiz16:29 Different types of stress18:52 Hormesis & Good stress19:45 Environmental stressors20:23 Stealth infections22:04 Stress & Resilience23:00 The perception of stress23:59 Starting with the basics 25:42 Check your stress bucket26:04 Lab Testing options27:20 Heart Rate Variability testing28:14 “Working in” vs “Working out”29:24 Lauren’s experience with chronic cardio32:16 Balancing blood sugar35:30 Hidden stressors for weight loss36:10 The importance of testing37:41 Other tips for stress reduction38:39 Toxin-free lifestyle39:51 Supplements for stress43:31 “Test, don’t guess”44:51 Coming up in Season 445:16 Thanks for tuning in! RESOURCES:Dr. Alan Christianson’s Adrenal QuizBB Episode #4 – Why Recovery Is More Important Than Your WorkoutBB Episode #19 - Troubleshooting Weight LossOrganic Acids Test (OAT)GI-Map TestingOURA Ring to track sleep & HRVDUTCH Testing - Email us for more infoLief TherapeuticsWHOOP BandX3 Bar BB Episodes on Blood Sugar:#55 - The Ups and Downs of Blood Sugar#58 - Controlling Blood Sugar: A Deep Dive#61 - Q&A: Blood Glucose & Gut HealthBB Episode #7 - The Dirt About Your Personal CareEWG.org - Check for environmental toxinsSupplements:BiOptimizers Magnesium Liposomal B Supreme - Use code FIRST20NOW for 20% offAdaptogens - HPA Adapt (Add AMAZON link)L-Theanine - CatecholaCalm - Use code FIRST20NOW for 20% offRCVR CBD Oil - Use code BIOHACKERBABES for 20% offSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations