340 - 5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous System & Balance My Cortisol
340 - 5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous System & Balance My Cortisol  
Podcast: Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
Published On: Tue Mar 25 2025
Description: If you’ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system—but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants—it might not be what you are doing…It might be what you need to stop.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel—physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi, cortisol).And no, this isn’t about a 17-step morning routine or becoming someone who cold plunges at 5 a.m.This is about doing less, but doing it more intentionally.We’re diving into: Why your “healthy habits” might actually be stressing out your nervous systemThe 5 habits I quit that gave me my energy, patience, and sanity backHow to get your cortisol to chill—without quitting your life and becoming a hermitIf you’re tired of being tired, anxious for no reason, or just running on vibes and caffeine—this one’s for you.🎧 Hit play and let’s talk about 5 habits you don’t need in your life anymore.>>> REGISTER FOR THE CALM & COLLECTED WORKSHOP Related Links:Previous EpisodeMy 5 Step Mourning Routine4 Signs You're Addicted to Cortisol (And How to Fix It)Stuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting ChangeThese 5 Habits are Causing Your Burnout