Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or just not yourself lately? In this episode, we’re joined by nutritional therapist Kate Chaytor-Norris to explore what stress really does to our bodies - especially in our 40s - and how we can NOURISH ourselves back to balance.

We unpack the science, the hormones, and the emotional side of stress, and share practical, compassionate strategies to help you feel more grounded, energised and in tune with your body.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why your stress response may have been set in childhood, or even in the womb

• How nutrition can support your nervous system and improve resilience

• The importance of blood sugar stability for mood, focus and energy

• How tired adrenals affect food cravings, energy levels and your ability to exercise

• Why stress can block weight loss (and what to do instead)

• The powerful connection between oestrogen in our water system and hormone health

• How perimenopause and menopause magnify the effects of stress

• And why our bodies are incredibly wise, intuitive beings - they never lie, we just need to start listening

Whether you’re deep in perimenopause or just trying to get through a stressful season, this conversation is packed with reassurance, knowledge and practical tools.

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Further Resources:

Kate Chaytor- Norris: https://kate-chaytor-norris.co.uk/

I Wish My Doctor Had Told Me This by Kate Chaytor- Norris: https://kate-chaytor-norris.co.uk/books/

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

BioCera Filter Jug: https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/products/biocera-alkaline-water-filter-jug

Wherever you go, there you are by Jon Kabat-Zinn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/0749925485

Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-mindfulness/dp/0749958413