Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Woman

E178 Cortisol, Stress, and You with Rachel Sanders

Denise Eckert

Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice. She is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator on social media and she has a newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. 

In this episode:

  • Rachel shares how growing up with holistic health led her to create a wellness brand focused on women's health.
  • Rachel explains how stress and burnout in her early career pushed her to develop smarter health solutions.
  • She talks about the role of cortisol, our stress hormone, and how it impacts everything from mood to weight.
  • She shares tips on how to test cortisol at home and why it’s crucial to know your body’s daily rhythm.
  • Rachel emphasizes the importance of hydration, morning light, and sleep in managing cortisol levels.
  • She offers advice on balancing nutrition and exercise to help lower stress and improve health.
  • Rachel invites listeners to join her newsletter for simple tips on stress, sleep, and productivity – sign up here: https://glow-and-elevate.ck.page/b0850fc51c

Contacting Rachel:

https://rootine.co/

https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/ 

On social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/ 

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders 


Rootine website: https://rootine.co/ 

Rootine instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootine_co 

Rootine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rootine_co 


Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/cortisol-stress-and-you-with-rachel-sanders/

 

 

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