S Is for Stress and Cortisol
In this episode of The Habit Healers Podcast, Dr. Laurie Marbas uncovers one of the most underestimated drivers of insulin resistance: stress—and the cortisol spikes that come with it.
We often blame food, age, or a busy schedule for our fatigue and cravings, but the real story is deeper. Dr. Marbas breaks down how everyday stressors—traffic, lack of sleep, overflowing inboxes, even skipped meals—activate an ancient survival system that quietly raises blood sugar, intensifies cravings, disrupts sleep, and exhausts your metabolism.
You’ll learn:
* How cortisol actually works and why modern…
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