00:00 Body's cortisol rises in morning, lowers later. 03:24 Light in the morning affects cortisol, melatonin. 08:39 Stress affects body: heart rate, digestion, energy. 12:29 Stress affects fertility and can harm pregnancy. 16:13 Exercise led to weight gain, then loss. 17:25 Enjoy cycling, brings joy and balance. 20:42 Hypothalamus and pituitary regulate cortisol production. 25:27 Limit stress before bed by unplugging devices. 28:59 Flexibility and self-care for mental wellness. 30:34 Skeptical at first, but biofeedback worked. 33:12 Contact us using info in show description. Cortisol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Wait, can cortisol be good?....YES Join us for an informative and valuable talk about CORTISOL. Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. "But what does it do?" you may ask and why should I care about? Cortisol is your get up and go hormone, but in recent years, it's gotten a bad rap as mainstream media has talked about 'adrenal fatigues'. We're here to set the record straight on: What corisol doesWhat happens if you're always in "fight or flight" modeWhat happens if your cortisol is too lowWarning signs of too much (and too little) cortisolStrategies to manage cortisol responseStay Connected! Amelia Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/ Cam Website: https://www.camoyler.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam Midlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/ Please share, rate, and review the podcast. We appreciate you! ❤️