Episode 106: Cortisol & Stress: What Does It Actually Mean?

October 12, 2026 • 01:01:54
Episode 106: Cortisol & Stress: What Does It Actually Mean?
Empowered Perimenopause With Francesca Liparoti
Episode 106: Cortisol & Stress: What Does It Actually Mean?

Oct 12 2026 | 01:01:54

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Francesca Liparoti

Show Notes

Perhaps you’re more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, waking at 3am or feeling tired but wired. In this episode, I explain what cortisol actually does, why stress can feel different during perimenopause, and the truth about high cortisol, adrenal fatigue, cortisol belly and cortisol testing.

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