The Metabolic Edit
The Metabolic Edit cuts through wellness noise with short, science-backed episodes that actually get results. Hosted by nutrition and hormone expert Megan Rupp, MS, CPT, each episode delivers no-BS guidance on metabolism, hormones, weight loss, and root-cause health. Whether you’re burnt out, bloated, or just over the wellness fluff, this podcast is your blueprint for taking back control—one smart edit at a time.
The Metabolic Edit
Cortisol Deep Dive: Fix Stress Weight, Sleep & Burnout : ep. 14
If stress, belly fat, poor sleep, or burnout keep following you around, it’s time for a deeper dive into cortisol.
In this follow-up to our most popular episode (episode 3!), I go beyond the basics and break down the real root causes of cortisol imbalance — from blood sugar swings and gut issues to sleep debt and nutrient depletion. More importantly, I give you simple, practical strategies you can use today to calm your stress response and fix cortisol symptoms for good.
We cover:
- High vs. low cortisol symptoms (and why both matter)
- How dysregulated cortisol drives visceral belly fat and hormone chaos
- Why it’s not just mental stress — but under-eating, overtraining, toxins, and poor sleep too
- Daily fixes you can start right now: protein, electrolytes, sleep, strength training, and fasting windows that actuallywork
Cortisol isn’t bad — but when it’s out of rhythm, it wrecks your metabolism, energy, and hormones. This episode gives you the tools to bring it back into balance and finally feel better.
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