Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.
*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How Cortisol affects your health
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In this episode of Health Recoded, we discuss cortisol and how it affects the human body. We’ll talk about:
- Where cortisol comes from
- How cortisol feels in the body
- Nursing tips to support healthy cortisol
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:10 Where does Cortisol come from?
03:28 How Cortisol present in the Body
05:15 How Cortisol can affect the Body
06:38 Why Cortisol can get “stuck”
07:19 Alex’s personal story
08:23 How to support Cortisol health
11:38 Key Takeaways
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by a medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortisol
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037