Episode 18: Creating Better Coping Mechanisms For Stress Using Cortisol

25/07/2022 25 min
Episode 18: Creating Better Coping Mechanisms For Stress Using Cortisol

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Send us a textDid you know that “Cortisol” is a stress-responsive hormone that can be released in response to challenges or threats? Yes, it’s true! That’s why when we feel stressed, our cortisol levels rise and this can be a negative thing for us because high amounts of cortisol cause many side effects such as increased heart rate.  The good news? You can take steps now to help combat this and create better coping mechanisms for stress! So how do we do that? Cortisol has been found to be a useful stress-coping hormone because it helps you respond more quickly and effectively when faced with danger. This means that there are certain situations where taking this quick action will keep us safe.There are ways that you could do to create better coping mechanisms for stress using Cortisol so sit down with us, relax and listen carefully as we discuss this topic in our new episode.Listen in as we talk about: [0:01] Why Do Unhappy People Feel Unhealthy?[04:55] Lack of Coping or The Inability to Cope [09:25] Over-exercising as Coping Mechanism[14:41] Double Benefits of Exercise When Stressed[17:25] How Practicing Gratitude Helps[21:49] Importance of Talking to SomeoneResources mentioned in this episode:Hormone Reboot ProgramConnect with AndrewFacebook GroupTikTokBlogWebsiteSupport the showget support with coach andrew here: https://ovou.me/fit4allfitnessincDont forget to listen to coach andrew on instagram and facebook FB: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.costa.56INST: https://www.instagram.com/coachandrewcosta

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