Join host Sally Obermeder and guest Camilla Thompson - nervous system expert and wellness coach - as they explore the cortisol craze and why stress is wreaking havoc on women’s health.

✓ What cortisol actually is - and why it’s not your enemy

✓ Signs and symptoms of high cortisol (and how to test for it)

✓ Simple everyday bio-hacks that regulate stress hormones

✓ Nutrition, movement, and rest strategies to calm your system

✓ Science-backed supplements and gadgets that actually work

✓ Why TikTok wellness advice can be both helpful and harmful

✓ Easy, affordable changes you can make today to feel better fast

Whether you're stuck in survival mode, feeling wired but tired, or just want to level up your health, this episode arms you with the tools and insights to hack your hormones, reset your nervous system, and take your wellbeing to the next level.

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Camilla Thompson:

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🎧 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Cortisol: The Hot Topic Why everyone’s talking about cortisol and why it matters more than ever.

01:30 – What Is Cortisol, Really? Camilla breaks down cortisol basics, why we need it, and how it's different to adrenaline.

03:00 – Stuck in Survival Mode The dangers of living in a constant state of “fight or flight”.

04:30 – Can You Actually Lower Stress? Daily stress, perception of pressure, and the impact of “micro” vs “macro” stress.

06:00 – Symptoms of High Cortisol What to look out for and why testing (not guessing) matters.

08:00 – What Is Biohacking? Camilla explains the concept and how everyday people can use it to take back control.

10:30 – Why We Struggle to Rest The “productive relaxation” trap, and how to build in rest that actually works.

13:00 – The Vagus Nerve & Parasympathetic Power What it is, how it works, and why it’s the gateway to calm.

15:00 – Breathwork, Cold Showers & Cortisol Hacks Simple, no-cost biohacks that reset your nervous system.

17:20 – The Cookie Analogy 🍪 Why guilt is worse than sugar, and how stress stores fat.

18:30 – Nutrition’s Role in Stress The food-cortisol connection: what to eat more (and less) of.

21:00 – Exercise, but Make It Cortisol-Friendly What workouts work with your body, not against it.

23:30 – TikTok, Trends & Wellness Overwhelm Sorting fact from fiction and the “wellness burnout” trap.

26:00 – Supplements That Work The holy trinity: Magnesium, B vitamins & Ashwagandha — and what the science says.

28:00 – Tech & Tools to Support Calm Red light therapy, brain-stim gadgets, and lazy girl meditation tools that actually help.

31:00 – Top 3 Takeaway Hacks Camilla’s go-to stress hacks you can implement today.

33:00 – The Screen Time Truth 😬 Why your phone may be spiking your stress — and what to do instead.

34:30 – Final Thoughts & Feel-Good Habits The little daily shifts that add up to a big difference in stress, sleep and well...

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