Summary
In this episode, Katie and Holly explain what cortisol is, how it works in the body, and its role in the stress response, debunks common myths about cortisol and discuss its impact on weight gain, moon face, and the relationship with caffeine.
References:
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-4530(00)00058-5
Chapters
05:42 Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone
10:31 Debunking Myths About Cortisol
16:07 The HPA Axis and Stress Regulation
21:55 The Effects of Prolonged Stress on Health
26:38 Exercise as a Stressor and Cortisol Regulation
28:41 Understanding Cortisol: The Stress Hormone
29:44 The Impact of Cortisol on Memory
36:03 Debunking the Myth: Cortisol and Weight Gain
41:03 The Truth About Cortisol Face
49:48 Caffeine and Cortisol: Separating Fact from Fiction
Keywords
cortisol, stress hormone, road work, Vegas, heat, HPA axis, stress response, fight or flight, cortisol regulation, mental health, physical health, cortisol, stress, memory, weight gain, cortisol face, caffeine
