Exhausted, moody and/or waking at 3 a.m.? This could be the missing link.
While rage, exhaustion, mood swings, and sleepless nights are very common for women in their 40s, I know from personal experience — and from working with thousands of women — that it doesn’t have to be that way.
Yes, bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, good nutrition, and strength training are all important.
But there’s one missing link I see again and again when women are struggling with hormone-related symptoms:
Cortisol.
Cortisol is your stress hormone — but it’s not your enemy.
It’s meant to peak in the morning to help you wake up energized, then gradually fall throughout the day so you can wind down and sleep deeply at night.
But for many women, that rhythm is off.
That 3 a.m. wake-up?
That wired-but-tired feeling?
That 3 p.m. crash… followed by a second wind at 10 p.m.?
The jeans that suddenly don’t zip up comfortably?
Cortisol often plays a role in all of those — showing up at the wrong times and in the wrong amounts.
Too much cardio. Not enough protein. Under-eating. Late-night scrolling.
Doing everything for everyone else and never slowing down for yourself…
It’s no wonder your system is overloaded.
And no wonder your body goes haywire when the hormonal shifts of perimenopause or menopause hit.
Here’s something a lot of women don’t know:
When your adrenal glands are busy cranking out cortisol all day long, they often can’t keep up with producing other important hormones — like DHEA (a key building block for estrogen and testosterone) and progesterone.
That’s why adrenal support is something I talk about with almost all of my patients — because when your stress response is healthier, your hormones are easier to balance.
Here’s the good news:
You can reset that rhythm.
And when you do, everything else starts to fall into place — sleep, energy, mood, metabolism — and you’ll get more out of any supplements or hormonal support you may need.
That’s why I’m running a brand new 5-Day Cortisol Reset, starting August 18.
For just $20 USD, you’ll get:
• A protein-focused meal plan designed to fuel your body with what it needs
• A workout structure that supports (not spikes) your stress hormones
• Live trainings on cortisol optimization (including how intermittent fasting can help)
• Daily coaching and support from me all week long
This is not just another 5-day challenge.
It’s a reset — and a clear path forward.