Episode 230: Can Hormonal Imbalance Cause Anxiety? (and How to Escape It)
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is my anxiety causing my hormone issues, or are my hormones causing my anxiety?” this episode is for you. Anxiety and hormone imbalance often fuel each other in a loop that leaves you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
In this episode I’m sharing:
How high (and then low) cortisol from chronic stress disrupts blood sugar, ovulation, thyroid, and digestion
Why PMS, mood swings, fatigue, and irregular cycles are often tied to your nervous system being stuck in fight-or-flight
The connection between stress, progesterone, and why your body can’t “keep calm and carry on” when cortisol takes priority
How poor digestion under stress blocks nutrient absorption, slows detox, and worsens hormone imbalances
Why sugar cravings spike during stress as your body seeks dopamine—and how that leads to even more anxiety
Practical ways to rewire thought patterns, regulate your nervous system daily, and create new feedback loops for calm
The role of minerals like magnesium and potassium in supporting your nervous system and why deficiency makes it harder to heal
Anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” It’s in your hormones, your minerals, and your body’s stress response. This episode will help you understand the cycle, break it, and start building tools that bring both your mind and hormones back into balance.
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