03/04/2026
Seems like everyone is talking about cortisol and ways to lower it.
It also seems like we like to blame everything on high cortisol:
- Inflammation
- Stress
- Inability to loose weight
- Fatigue
- Cravings
- Gut issues
But what if I told you that the focus should NOT be on lowering cortisol.
I think the focus should be on having a healthy cortisol cycle.
Cortisol is a stress hormone and it’s a hormone that we need. Just like progesterone and estrogen, we need it high at some moments and lower at others.
We want higher levels when we wake up and for cortisol to lower throughout the day. The lower levels being right before bed.
Good news is that it’s really easy to support this healthy cycle: eating breakfast!
When you fast, your cortisol levels stay high because your body thinks it’s in danger.
Food = safety = healthy cortisol levels
Start there and see how you feel. I bet your cravings will diminish, you’ll be less fatigued and you’ll have a more stable mood.
If this still isn’t working for you, I can help you figure out what’s going on and what to do about it. I’m a mom of 3, I know high cortisol and I also know how to have a balance.
Comment CORTISOL and I’ll send you my full guide on how to have a healthy cortisol cycle.
