RANT: Yes, Exercise Raises Cortisol… and That’s Actually a Good Thing

15/04/2025 27 min Episodio 385
RANT: Yes, Exercise Raises Cortisol… and That’s Actually a Good Thing

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Episode Synopsis

Ever heard someone say exercise raises cortisol—and felt confused about whether that’s helping or hurting your stress levels? In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in a way that actually makes sense.
I’m sharing the real deal about how movement impacts your stress hormones, why that cortisol spike during a workout isn’t something to fear, and how exercise actually helps you build more energy and emotional resilience over time.
We’ll chat about:


Why cortisol isn’t the enemy (it’s actually kind of amazing)


The difference between short-term stress and long-term burnout


How moving your body helps with emotional regulation + mental clarity


Why the type of movement matters way more than intensity


What to do when you're exhausted but know you need to move


This episode is your permission slip to rethink your relationship with working out—whether you’ve been overdoing it, avoiding it, or just want to feel better in your body and brain.
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