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A Court of Cortisol and Chaos

A Court of Cortisol and Chaos

By: SJM-Fueled Chaos-Driven. Unfiltered hot takes cortisol-spiking spirals and all things bookish.
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Welcome to A Court of Cortisol and Chaos! The podcast where we spiral over fictional characters, ignore real life responsibilities, and discuss things that finally made it out of the group chat! We’re four fantasy-obsessed besties exploring SJM worlds and beyond through plot breakdowns, character deep dives, and fan theories. Spoilers and adult language ahead. Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!SJM-Fueled, Chaos-Driven. Unfiltered hot takes, cortisol-spiking spirals and all things bookish. Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Episode 25: A Holiday Send-Off + Our January Fable Book Club Pick | ACOCAC Podcast
    Dec 25 2025

    We’ve reached the final episode of the year 🤍For Episode 25 of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, we’re sharing Christmas and Holiday wishes, gratitude, and a little surprise for the new year.We’re so thankful for every listen, comment, and bit of support we’ve received this year and have so much appreciation for this incredible community—and we cannot wait to see what 2026 brings!🔗 Join Read and Yap with ACOCAC on Fable:https://fable.co/club/read-yap-with-acocac-with-acourtofcortisolchaospodcast-514859046979📚 January Book Club Read: Red Rising by Pierce Brown📌 Follow usTikTok & IG: @ACourtofCortisolandChaosListen on Spotify, Apple & more: https://linktr.ee/acourtofcortisolandchaos✨ Subscribe for weekly chaos in the new year🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s coming next📩 Contact: ACourtofCortisolandChaos@gmail.com💫 Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!

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    4 mins
  • Episode 24: Why A Court of Frost and Starlight Actually Matters | ACOCAC Podcast
    Dec 18 2025

    This week we’re diving into A Court of Frost and Starlight—the ACOTAR book that often gets brushed off as “just a novella,” but actually does a lot of quiet, important work.


    We break down the key moments, character beats, and subtle setup happening beneath the cozy, holiday-themed surface. From healing and grief to relationships shifting and future conflicts brewing, this book is less about action and more about what happens after the war.


    In this episode, we talk about:

    ❄️ Why ACOFAS is a necessary pause in the series

    ❄️ Feyre, Rhys, and the emotional aftermath of war

    ❄️ Nesta, Elain, and the cracks starting to show

    ❄️ Small details that feel insignificant now—but won’t be later

    ❄️ Theories about what ACOFAS is quietly setting up for the rest of the Maasverse


    If you’ve ever felt unsure about where A Court of Frost and Starlight fits into the series, this episode is for you.


    📩 Contact us: ACourtofCortisolandChaos@gmail.com


    💫 Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 23: Brimstone Part 2: Plot, Theories, & Reading Preferences | ACOCAC Podcast
    Dec 11 2025

    We’re back with Part 2 of our Brimstone series, and this time we’re getting a little more chaotic.


    We kick things off with a quick chat about whether we prefer audiobooks or physical books, then dive deeper into the plot of Brimstone and start spiraling into theories.


    Important context: Amy is the only one who has finished the book, so we’re balancing spoiler-aware reactions with full-blown unhinged predictions.


    In this episode we cover:

    🎧 Audiobooks vs. physical reading debates

    🖤 Deeper plot breakdowns of Brimstone by Callie Hart

    🧠 Theories, foreshadowing, and chaotic predictions

    👀 The tension of having one fully-informed reader in the group


    Join us as we spiral just a little further inside this story.


    📩 Contact us: ACourtofCortisolandChaos@gmail.com


    📚 Join our Fable book club:

    https://fable.co/club/read-yap-with-acocac-with-acourtofcortisolchaospodcast-514859046979


    💫 Thanks for spiraling with us—now get back to your TBR!

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    36 mins
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