One of the most common questions I get is: “Is it okay to drink coffee first thing in the morning on an empty stomach?”

In this episode, I’m breaking down the science behind coffee, cortisol, and your energy levels – without the fear or confusion you may have seen on social media.

You’ll learn:

• What cortisol actually does in your body (and why it’s not the villain it’s made out to be)

• How your natural cortisol cycle works and what can throw it off

• Whether coffee really spikes your cortisol levels in the morning

• The signs and symptoms to look out for to know if your cortisol is out of whack

• The tests that I recommend to get your cortisol tested

• Simple coffee timing tweaks and other lifestyle tweaks to naturally balance your cortisol

• The powerful benefits of coffee that often get overlooked

So, if you’re a coffee lover who wants more energy, better sleep, and less confusion around cortisol… this one’s for you!

Links:

Download my FREE eBook with Four 15 Minute Dinners: Click here

Start your weight loss, gut-healing, and anti-inflammatory journey now with my 3 Week Body Reset

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Click HERE for the coffee I drink, plus all of my most-used products I’ve been talking about in recent episodes (including protein powder) with discount codes!

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Other cortisol podcasts :

• #48: The Link Between Stress and Weight and My Top 13 Tips to Get Yours Under Control! Click HERE

• #161: 6 essential things to remember if you want successful, SUSTAINABLE weight loss! Click HERE

• #179: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Health with Dr. B, Award-Winning Gastroenterologist Click HERE

• #180: Chronic Stress & Burnouts Link To Tummy Fat & Halted Goals. It's Time To Step Up the Self Care Click HERE

• #184: The Sleep-Weight Loss Link (+ Game-Changing Sleep Tips!) with Sleep Expert, Olivia Arezzolo Click HERE

• #185: Life-Changing Boundaries That Cut My Stress and Transformed My Health! Click HERE

• #191: SOLO - Life Lately, How I Stayed Balanced with Food and Fitness While in Bali, Unusual Burnout Warning Signs, Reno update! Click HERE

In this episode, I'm joined by Michele, a 52-year-old teacher and grandmother from Melbourne, who has achieved an incredible 16 kg weight loss transformation with the 3 Week Body Reset and Health with Bec Tribe!

Michele's story is particularly powerful for women navigating health challenges like insulin resistance and joint pain and stubborn weight. After entering early menopause at just 35 following a hysterectomy, Michele struggled with weight gain and health issues for 17 years. At her heaviest weight, she was on medication for insulin resistance and unable to walk for more than 15 minutes, she felt like she'd given up hope, until she discovered my program and everything changed.

Her timeline is remarkable: Michele lost over 5 kg in her first 3 weeks on the 3 Week Body Reset, then 8 kg within the first 2 months. She reached her goal of losing 16 kg by month 5, and has successfully maintained that loss for 8 months.

Michele opens up about:

• Her surprise early menopause and her 8-month fight for answers

• Gaining 10 kg in a year without changing her diet or exercise

• Losing 5 kg, getting instant energy and confidence boosts on the 3 Week Body Reset

• How eliminating sugar and gluten helped her lose weight and reduce inflammation

• Coming off insulin resistance meds

• Her dramatic reduction in arthritis pain – she now walks 30–40 mins pain-free

• Her two game-changing habits to staying on track: motivational phone reminders and pantry prep

• How she’s able to still eat cake and drink wine - and still lost 16 kgs (and continues to keep the weight off!)

• How she’s finally putting herself first, and inspiring words to help you do the same

Michele's journey proves that even after 17 years of menopause struggles and hormonal shifts it's absolutely possible to transform your health and feel amazing, even in your 50s. Her story is living proof that when you address the root causes like inflammation from sugar and gluten, the results can be life-changing.

This episode is packed with practical strategies and incredible inspiration for any woman who thinks lasting change isn't possible at their age or stage of life!

Links:

Listen to previous Body Bites with Bec Episodes

#190: How To Break A Winter Exercise Slump: 6 Habits That Actually Stick Click Here

Download my FREE eBook with Four 15 Minute Dinners: Click here

Start your weight loss, gut-healing, and anti-inflammatory journey now with my 3 Week Body Reset

Continue your journey and make it sustainable by figuring out YOUR own balance in the Health with Bec Tribe

Click HERE for all of my favourite, most-used products that I’ve been talking about in recent episodes!

Follow me on instagram: @health_with_bec

Visit my website: Click HERE

In this honest, raw and open episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s been going on behind the scenes – and why I booked a last-minute trip to Bali just 24 hours before flying out 😅

After experiencing some unusual (but common) early signs of nervous system burnout symptoms,, I opened up about what that really felt like, and the steps I took to turn it around.

I also dive into something I get asked all the time:
"How do you stay on track with food and fitness while you’re away?"

This episode is packed with real talk on burnout, food freedom, gut health, and mindset – and how I’ve learned to travel and still feel my best without swinging into extremes.

• A kitchen reno update and why it’s been on hold for weeks
• Why I booked a last-minute trip to Bali – and the nervous system warning signs that made me hit pause in some areas and triple my self care there
• The mental health symptoms I experienced
• What burnout can really look like beneath the surface, especially for high-functioning women
• My learnings from taking a social media detox & setting new boundaries whilst away
• The clever food hacks and mindset shifts I use to enjoy food while travelling without overdoing it
• How I stay consistent with exercise while away (including my exact Bali movement routine)
• The powerful link between stress, gut issues, and your nervous system (and what helped me feel better)
  

Links mentioned:

Download my FREE eBook with 4 15 minute meals: Click HERE

Start your weight loss, gut healing and anti-inflammatory journey now with my 3 Week Body Reset

Continue your journey and figuring out YOUR own balance in the Health with Bec Tribe

Click HERE for all of my favourite, most used products that I’ve been talking about in recent episodes!

Follow me on instagram: @health_with_bec

Visit my website: Click HERE

PODCASTS MENTIONED:

Boundaries / Burnout Episodes:

#180: Chronic Stress & Burnouts Link To Tummy Fat - Click HERE

#185: Life Changing Boundaries that Cut My Stress and Changed my Health - Click HERE

Cortisol and Stress Podcasts:

#48: The Link Between Stress and Weight - Click HERE

Travel Podcasts:

#80: My Italian Trip (PART 2): Eating with Balance, Maintaining my Weight , Gluten & Food Sensitivities - Click HERE

#110: Tips For Eating With Balance When Travelling - Click HERE

#149: Maintaining My Eating And Fitness Balance When I Travel (And Eat Out At Every Meal) - Click HERE

#166: Rebuilding Habits and Regaining Motivation After a Holiday Or An 'Off' Period In Your Life! - Click HERE

Exercise Motivation Podcasts:

#190: How to Break a Winter Exercise Slump: 6 Habits That Actually Stick - Click HERE

#131: 7 simple tips to stay motivated and consistent with exercise - Click HERE