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In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, we’re talking about cortisol—your body’s primary stress hormone—and what it really means for ambitious, high-achieving women. I’m walking you through my S.T.R.E.S.S. rocket framework, inspired by my days in aerospace, to help you understand how energy, recovery, blood sugar, and hormone balance all work together behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever hit an afternoon crash, felt moody for “no reason,” or wondered why you’re doing all the things and still feel off—this one’s for you. It’s time to stop pushing and start recalibrating. Let’s launch into healing—the gutsy way.

In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to the Stress Rocket Concept

01:56 Understanding Cortisol and Its Role

06:47 The Throttle: Managing Energy and Stress

10:38 Recovery: The Importance of Rest

12:43 Energy Systems: Blood Sugar and Cortisol

15:45 The Sugar and Sex Hormones Connection

19:59 Conclusion: Systems Check for Daily Launch

Other links mentioned:

The Secrets of Body Whispering Private Podcast: https://bodywhisperhealing.com/private-podcast

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Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
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LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith

Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

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In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Dr. Erika Schultz for a real, no-fluff conversation about women’s health—especially what starts to shift for us around age 40. We’re talking perimenopause, hormone replacement therapy, and busting some of the biggest myths that leave women feeling confused and unsupported. You’ll hear why healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all fix, why your thymus gland deserves more attention, and how your endocrine system and brain are way more connected than we’re often told.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why didn’t anyone tell me this before?”—this episode is for you.

Here’s how to connect with Dr. Erika Schultz:

To book a Discovery Call with Dr. Erika go here https://www.drerikaonline.com/discovery

To learn more about Dr. Erika’s Resiliency Method of Healing go here.

https://www.drerikaonline.com/rmphaseone

If you are someone who has difficulty with healing or have tried multiple things to heal but are slow to respond, found yourself getting worse at times, download Dr. Erika’s Free Report “The Five Reasons Your Health is Struggling to Improve” https://drerikaonline.com/freereport

SOCIAL LINKS

LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/drerikaonline

LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-schultz-lac-dacm-acn-9167bb4/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erika_online/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ParamountWellness/

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Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith

Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com

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In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, we’re kicking off a brand-new series—and it all starts with three little letters that could change everything: SSS. Stress. Sugar. Sex. (Or in hormone speak: cortisol, insulin, and oxytocin.) These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the foundation of your hormone health. I’ll break down how cortisol, insulin, and oxytocin are running the show behind the scenes, impacting everything from your energy and mood to your sleep and cycle.

If you’ve been feeling off and can’t quite figure out why, this is where we start. Tune in and let’s build the foundation your body’s been begging for.

In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to the Three S's

01:01 Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone

05:27 Exploring Insulin: The Blood Sugar Boss

08:17 The Role of Oxytocin: The Connection Regulator

12:24 The Interplay of the Three S's in Hormone Health

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Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith

Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com