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Stress is often associated with the emotional aspect of the brain. We feel the emotional reponse of being ‘stressed out’ running through our system. But stress is not purely isolated to our emotions. It can have visible physical effects on the body, that are the early warning signs that our cortisol levels is not as well managed as we might think.

When we think about stress in the body, we usully think about tense, heightened emotions. But when stress starts getting in the way of our normal daily functions, it can start presenting as some symptoms that are… well, just plain weird! On this week’s episode of the Luminous Body podcast, we’re investigating some of the ways that stress is manifesting in your body, in ways you wouldn’t usually expect! We’ll take a look at a few different systems in the body (the hormonal, digestive, muscle and bone, and skin and hair) that often present in physical symptoms when affected by stress. Whilst we don’t always associate these systems as having a strong link with stress, the reality is that our constant exposure to stressful environments can begin to interfere with how they function. And it’s not always an obvious sign! From Achille’s tendon injuries, to missed menstrual cycles, to thinning hair, if we don’t know what to look out for, these signs and symptoms can easily be dismissed or go unnoticed. But this is where being in tune with your body takes a key role in your own health autonomy - nothing in the body happens without a reason for it. We want you to be aware, not alarmed, and prepared to act in your own best health interest. So we’re going to make stress simple again, by breaking down just how cortisol works in the body, and why! By taking a step back, and being open to looking at the body and its wide-ranging influential factors, we’re not restricted to just treating symptoms - we can heal it at the root cause.


Let’s decode the secret language of stress together:
🖐How stress influences other hormones - an introduction to the thyroid!
🖐It’s not just about diet: stress and the digestive system
🖐The unusual cause behind muscle and bone injuries
🖐Stress and the secret cause of premature ageing

Get ready to unlock your inner light and start healing from within!

Unsure of where to start on your own stress management path? We get it - with so much information out there, even dealing with stress starts to sound… well, stressful! But we’ve got you covered. We’ve created a FREE e-book for you that gives our best practical advice and actionable strategies to learn how to regulate your emotions and create a well-balanced and resilient mindset! You can find your free download here!

If you’re ready to start your holistic health journey, we’d love to help you take that first step - feel free to head to our website to contact us for any information or to book your appointment now: https://www.luminousbody.co/

And if you had any comments on the show, any questions you might want answered, or you just want to connect - reach out to us directly on social media @hilary.conroy and @drjaxsonwearing

If something in this episode resonates with you or concerns you in regards to your own health, speak to your health professional for tailored advice to your own needs.

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The fight or flight response is a critical part of human evolution. When faced with an immediately dangerous situation, our bodies react by diverting all of our energy and resources toward things that are going to help our survival - blood to the muscles, pupil dilation, and a quickened heartbeat. Other less critical functions are sidelined, only to be called back into action when the coast is clear. When stress becomes an inescapable part of life, those systems face a constant shutdown.

Forgotten keys and passwords, no willpower when it comes to snacking, constant coughs and colds - we’re often quick to blame ourselves for these ‘flaws’. Whilst that seems like an easy answer, the reality is that the truth lies far deeper (and is far more complicated!). On this week’s episode of the Luminous Body podcast, we’re diving into the sneaky signs and symptoms that might indicate your stress is starting to get a little out of control! We’ll be investigating 4 systems (the immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and cognitive) where stress can have a very real impact. These systems all have vital roles in keeping us functioning as productive humans in our daily routine and have their own unique relationships with the stress hormone, cortisol. We’ve cleverly evolved to have stress as a fantastic call to action when we need to survive a dangerous situation in the immediate present. But if your ever familiar with the saying, it’s true - you can have too much of a good thing! Our bodies weren’t designed to be exposed to consistent and persistent stress. From affecting memory, to changing your immune responses, to increasing potential risks for some of the most common lifestyle diseases, the effect of stress on the body can’t be underestimated! We’ll help you understand the science behind these systems, and how stress can influence them, for better or for worse. Often we try an avoidance coping mechanism with stress, which unfortunately becomes a cyclical catch-22: the more we avoid dealing with it, the worse we deal with stress. But by arming you with knowledge, you’ll be better equipped, you’ll have the confidence to recognise the manifestation of stress in your own body. You are your own most powerful tool for learning!

We’re helping you spot the signs:
🧫 Constantly catching colds and feeling run down? How stress affects your immune system
🍟 It’s not just a matter of low willpower: the link between weight, diet, and stress
🫀 Explaining the impact of stress on the cardiovascular system
🧠 Why stress makes us forget things and struggle to cope with our emotions

Get ready to unlock your inner light and start healing from within!

Unsure of where to start on your own stress management path? We get it - with so much information out there, even dealing with stress starts to sound… well, stressful! But we’ve got you covered. We’ve created a FREE e-book for you that gives our best practical advice and actionable strategies to learn how to regulate your emotions and create a well-balanced and resilient mindset! You can find your free do

If you’re ready to start your holistic health journey, we’d love to help you take that first step - feel free to head to our website to contact us for any information or to book your appointment now: https://www.luminousbody.co/

And if you had any comments on the show, any questions you might want answered, or you just want to connect - reach out to us directly on social media @hilary.conroy and @drjaxsonwearing

If something in this episode resonates with you or concerns you in regards to your own health, speak to your health professional for tailored advice to your own needs.

Send us a text

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Finances, career, relationships - stressors can come from anywhere and everywhere. Whilst small doses of stress are easily regulated by the body, our system was never designed to deal with the onslaught brought on by today’s society. We can’t outrun, out-supplement, or out-think stress completely, but we can try to out-smart it.

There are so many contributing factors to stress, big and small, that we don’t have the power to control - and that in itself can be incredibly stress-inducing! On this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re giving you the knowledge you need to change the things you can (and accept the ones you can’t!). We’ll be breaking down the 3 biggest areas in our daily lives that are increasing our cortisol levels: our lifestyle, our sleep patterns, and our diet. There are fascinating correlations between all of these factors, from the obvious (like a difficult-to-handle boss) to the not-so-obvious (like your comfort snacking - it’s actually making you more stressed AND insulin resistant!). We’ll help you understand the sometimes complicated interactions that cortisol has on the multiple body systems, and share strategies for how you reduce that impact by making simple changes in your life today. But it’s not all doom and gloom! In fact, one of the best ways to reduce your cortisol levels is to embrace stress and view it as a normal part of life, not something we need to ‘fix’. By becoming more familiar with stress and how we feel it in our own bodies, we can learn to get comfortable with stress. Whilst you might not be able to control every aspect of stress in your life, you do have the power to control your reactions to it!

All the little things start to add up:
📈 Managing the stress hormone, cortisol: is there a secret magic bullet?
📈 Learning to regulate lifestyle stress rather than suppress it
📈 What actually is a good night’s sleep, and what role does stress play in our sleep cycle?
📈 Balancing sugars and stress - how your diet affects cortisol levels

Get ready to unlock your inner light and start healing from within!

If you’re ready to start your holistic health journey, we’d love to help you take that first step - feel free to head to our website to contact us for any information or to book your appointment now: https://www.luminousbody.co/

And if you had any comments on the show, any questions you might want answered, or you just want to connect - reach out to us directly on social media @hilary.conroy and @drjaxsonwearing

If something in this episode resonates with you or concerns you in regards to your own health, speak to your health professional for tailored advice to your own needs.