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Episode Synopsis
Discover the five science-backed reasons you're always tired and what to do about it. From adrenal dysfunction and chronic inflammation to nutritional deficiencies, sunlight exposure, and hormone decline—learn how to identify your fatigue triggers and restore your energy naturally with actionable lab work, lifestyle changes, and targeted supplementation.
FEATURED PRODUCT
Zen, featuring bovine adrenal gland extracts, is designed to support adrenal function and help regulate cortisol levels—the key hormone controlling your stress response, sleep quality, and daily energy. If you're always tired despite getting enough sleep, Zen provides the targeted adrenal support your body needs to restore balanced cortisol production and reclaim the calm, sustained energy you've been missing.
Get zen here: https://mswnutrition.com/products/zen
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Adrenal dysfunction is the primary cause of chronic fatigue - When stress overactivates your adrenal glands for years, cortisol production becomes imbalanced, disrupting sleep and draining energy even after a full night's rest.
Chronic inflammation creates debilitating tiredness - Conditions like insulin resistance, autoimmune disorders, liver issues, and chronic pain keep your body in a constant state of metabolic stress that depletes energy reserves.
Nutritional deficiencies directly impact energy production - Deficiencies in B vitamins (especially B6, B9, and B12), choline, and vitamin D impair neurotransmitter production and cellular energy, with genetic factors like MTHFR compounding the problem.
Morning sunlight is non-negotiable for energy regulation - Just 10-15 minutes of morning sun exposure produces 10,000 IU of vitamin D, increases serotonin and cortisol naturally, and sets your circadian rhythm for better sleep and daytime energy.
Hormone decline accelerates fatigue after age 40 - Low testosterone in men and declining estrogen in women contribute significantly to persistent tiredness, but addressing adrenal health should always come before hormone replacement.
JOIN THE SCHOOL
Recovering from adrenal fatigue requires more than just breathing exercises and supplements—your diet plays a crucial role in cortisol regulation and energy stability. That's why we're launching a 6-week "No Grains. No Sugar." class starting Thursday, January 15th. Eliminating grains and sugar helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and take stress off your adrenal glands—giving them the space they need to recover.
Beyond the structured classes, the School of Doza community connects you with others working through their own health transformations. Share what's working (and what's not), get accountability for your 90-day adrenal reset, and have your questions answered during our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions that function like group consults. Whether you need help interpreting your DHEAS results, troubleshooting your HRV tracking, or figuring out why you're still crashing at 2 PM, the community and weekly sessions give you direct access to guidance and support.
Start with a FREE TRIAL and join us for the "No Grains. No Sugar." class to accelerate your adrenal recovery.
👉 Start your free trial: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:15 – Understanding chronic fatigue vs. normal tiredness
04:30 – Adrenal glands: Your stress response system
08:45 – How cortisol controls sleep and energy
12:20 – Testing for adrenal function with DHEA-S labs
15:10 – Inflammation's role in chronic fatigue
18:40 – Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
22:15 – Nutritional deficiencies that drain energy
26:30 – The B vitamin connection: B6, B9, and B12
30:45 – MTHFR gene mutations and methylation
34:20 – Sunlight's impact on circadian rhythm
38:15 – Vitamin D production and immune function
42:00 – Red light therapy as a sunlight alternative
45:30 – Testosterone and estrogen's role in energy
49:15 – When to consider hormone replacement therapy
CONNECT
🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza:
JOIN MY SCHOOL for FREE: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/
Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza
FEATURED PRODUCT
Zen, featuring bovine adrenal gland extracts, is designed to support adrenal function and help regulate cortisol levels—the key hormone controlling your stress response, sleep quality, and daily energy. If you're always tired despite getting enough sleep, Zen provides the targeted adrenal support your body needs to restore balanced cortisol production and reclaim the calm, sustained energy you've been missing.
Get zen here: https://mswnutrition.com/products/zen
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Adrenal dysfunction is the primary cause of chronic fatigue - When stress overactivates your adrenal glands for years, cortisol production becomes imbalanced, disrupting sleep and draining energy even after a full night's rest.
Chronic inflammation creates debilitating tiredness - Conditions like insulin resistance, autoimmune disorders, liver issues, and chronic pain keep your body in a constant state of metabolic stress that depletes energy reserves.
Nutritional deficiencies directly impact energy production - Deficiencies in B vitamins (especially B6, B9, and B12), choline, and vitamin D impair neurotransmitter production and cellular energy, with genetic factors like MTHFR compounding the problem.
Morning sunlight is non-negotiable for energy regulation - Just 10-15 minutes of morning sun exposure produces 10,000 IU of vitamin D, increases serotonin and cortisol naturally, and sets your circadian rhythm for better sleep and daytime energy.
Hormone decline accelerates fatigue after age 40 - Low testosterone in men and declining estrogen in women contribute significantly to persistent tiredness, but addressing adrenal health should always come before hormone replacement.
JOIN THE SCHOOL
Recovering from adrenal fatigue requires more than just breathing exercises and supplements—your diet plays a crucial role in cortisol regulation and energy stability. That's why we're launching a 6-week "No Grains. No Sugar." class starting Thursday, January 15th. Eliminating grains and sugar helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and take stress off your adrenal glands—giving them the space they need to recover.
Beyond the structured classes, the School of Doza community connects you with others working through their own health transformations. Share what's working (and what's not), get accountability for your 90-day adrenal reset, and have your questions answered during our Wednesday "Ask Me Anything" sessions that function like group consults. Whether you need help interpreting your DHEAS results, troubleshooting your HRV tracking, or figuring out why you're still crashing at 2 PM, the community and weekly sessions give you direct access to guidance and support.
Start with a FREE TRIAL and join us for the "No Grains. No Sugar." class to accelerate your adrenal recovery.
👉 Start your free trial: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – START
02:15 – Understanding chronic fatigue vs. normal tiredness
04:30 – Adrenal glands: Your stress response system
08:45 – How cortisol controls sleep and energy
12:20 – Testing for adrenal function with DHEA-S labs
15:10 – Inflammation's role in chronic fatigue
18:40 – Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction
22:15 – Nutritional deficiencies that drain energy
26:30 – The B vitamin connection: B6, B9, and B12
30:45 – MTHFR gene mutations and methylation
34:20 – Sunlight's impact on circadian rhythm
38:15 – Vitamin D production and immune function
42:00 – Red light therapy as a sunlight alternative
45:30 – Testosterone and estrogen's role in energy
49:15 – When to consider hormone replacement therapy
CONNECT
🔗 Connect with Nurse Doza:
JOIN MY SCHOOL for FREE: https://community.schoolofdoza.com/c/start-here
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwcKyagDi468WscAOWM5VHA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursedoza/
Website: http://www.nursedoza.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mendoza-dc-aprn-np-c-0609a038/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursedoza
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nursedoza
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