In today's episode of the Hormone Heatbeat Podcast, we define what stress means and the different types of stress. We will breakdown the physiology of stress and how it influences your menstrual cycle and hormone health. At the end of today's episode, you will have excellent stress management techniques that you can put into practice immediately! Our special guest today is a  Naturopathic Doctor, Stress Management Coach, and Happy Living Expert, Dr. Ellen Wong! Dr. Ellen Wong is the Founder of The Recharge Revolution™ and Habits of Happiness™. She works with professional women who are feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and exhausted to develop sustainable habits so they feel relieved, re-focused and re-energized. What she's most passionate about is helping busy women live life feeling resilient, confident, fulfilled and happy! Dr. Ellen Wong,  Details of today's episode: Introduction and Dr. Ellen’s personal journey Wearing “Busy as a Badge of Honour” The 4 types of stress in everyday life Ways to reduce work stress When taking a supplement for stress may not be effective Is seeking perfection a form of stress? Physiological reactions to internal stressors How internal conversations influence moods Do you need an Adrenal fatigue and burnout “diagnosis” The systemic effects of cortisol What hormonal symptoms are related to stress response How important is lifestyle factors at lowering cortisol Does taking a supplement get to the root of what is going on? How lifestyle change is not just eating and exercise How does stress affect the menstrual cycle Fight or Flight stress response Why Cortisol is an expensive hormone to make How stress affects reproductive hormones Dr. Ellen’s top stress management tips for women How asking for help is a sign of courage How to overcome the “All or nothing” personality type Resources & Goodies referenced in today's episode: Download Dr. Ellen's Professional Women’s Guide to Break-through Burnout and Harness Happiness Connect with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND Facebook: Dr. Ellen ND Instagram: @dr.ellen.nd Connect with host: Dr. Antoinette Falco, ND Download your copy of Post-pill Guidebook Website: www.antoinettefalco.com Instagram: @drantoinettefalco Please send all inquiries and suggestions, including topics you'd like to see covered on the podcast to [email protected] If you'd like to be a guest on the show and you think you'd be a good fit, please reach out!