#006 - How Stress Is Hurting Your Body! 🌡️🤯

In this episode of Hormones with Sam, host Sam Beau Patrick dives into the topic of stress hormones. She explains that stress is a natural response in the body, designed to protect us from potential threats. Our unconscious mind constantly absorbs information from our environment, determining whether it is safe or dangerous. When the body perceives a threat, it triggers a stress response known as "fight or flight." Behind the scenes, a complex interplay of hormones takes place. Sam breaks down how this stress response feels in the body and explains the cellular and hormonal processes involved. Tune in to learn more about the impact of stress hormones on your body and how they may be affecting you without your knowledge.Interested in learning more about your hormones? You can order your saliva test here: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/hormone-testing/ Interested in testing for vitamins, mineral deficiencies, food intolerances and toxicity levels? You can order your hair test and consultation here: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com..../product/hair-consul Hormones With Sam: https://www.instagram.com/hormoneswithsam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@hormoneswithsam?_t=8itv7p2SPlS&_r=1https://www.facebook.com/hormoneswithsamhttps://www.youtube.com/@HormonesWithSamDiscover more about how Sam can help you on your health journey: https://www.sambeaupatrick.com/Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction to Hormones with Sam00:00:21 - Understanding Stress Hormones00:01:35 - Hormonal Response to Stress00:03:22 - Adrenaline and Noradrenaline00:06:03 - The Role of Cortisol00:09:15 - Testosterone as a Stress Hormone00:10:40 - Chronic Stress and Its Effects00:14:01 - Lifestyle Changes to Manage Stress00:17:19 - Stress Management Techniques00:22:06 - Exercise and Stress Reduction00:24:48 - Stress During Pregnancy and Fertility00:26:00 - Stress and New Parenthood00:27:06 - Menopause and Stress00:28:09 - Hormones That Counteract Stress00:29:45 - Stress and Sleep Connection