Show Notes
Nothing will tank your libido faster than stress, which cranks up your cortisol and puts your body in survival mode.
Learn what’s really happening in your brain when you feel anxious, numb, or disconnected, and how you can reset your stress hormones and get your mojo back.
We talk about how chronic stress can disrupt sleep, metabolism, mood, and connection, and why desire is not “broken,” it is often responding to a nervous system that does not feel safe. Plus, practical tools to regulate stress, send safety signals, and get your vitality back.
You'll learn:
What the HPA axis is and how cortisol can suppress sex hormones
Why chronic stress drives cravings, inflammation, and insulin resistance
The difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire
How the mental load and relationship strain can put the brakes on libido
Simple nervous system resets like breathwork, walking, and co regulation
Sleep basics that support healthier cortisol rhythms
How to spot early stress cues so you can intervene sooner
Featured Guests:
Dr. Jolene Brighten – Naturopathic endocrinologist, author of Is This Normal? and Beyond the Pill
Dr. Mariza Snyder – Functional wellness expert, author of The Perimenopause Revolution
Rosie Acosta – Host of Radically Loved, yoga and meditation teacher
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