#239| Why Trying Harder Is Making Your Stress & Overwhelm Worse (And What To Do Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
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About this listen
Are you doing everything “right” with your health—but still feel exhausted, anxious, and stuck?
My guest today, personal trainer and hormone health coach Molly McNamee, knows all about that, because she's lived it. If you’re an overwhelmed woman juggling work, life, and wellness, this episode uncovers the hidden reason your efforts aren’t paying off—chronic stress. Even when you’re eating well and exercising, elevated cortisol can block weight loss, drain your energy, and keep your body stuck in survival mode.
In this episode, you will:
- Understand what cortisol actually is and how it impacts your metabolism, mood, and energy
- Learn simple, realistic ways to lower stress hormones in just minutes a day
- Discover why doing less (not more) may be the key to finally seeing results
Press play now to learn how to calm your body, boost your energy, and start seeing results without adding more to your already full plate.
Featured on the podcast
- Get 20% off Mother's Day gifts for the lovely ladies in your life (or yourself!) at cozyearth.com using code OWW!
- Get Molly's free cortisol e-book here
- Sign up for Molly's 14-Day Stress & Hormone Reset here
- Book a time to chat with Molly here.
- Check out episode #150: Why “12 Hours of Free Time” Is a Total Myth to hear from Kelly Nolan on time management
Wondering why you're overwhelmed? Take my "why am I overwhelmed" quiz to find out the source of your overwhelm, and what to do about it.
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