Cortisol 101 & Why We Changed Our Mind About Birthday Parties

This week we’re talking about how our perspective has totally changed on little kids’ birthday parties. Sure, our baby won’t remember her first ones—but we will! Parenthood is worth celebrating, even in the little ways, and making memories for us is just as important.

We also share how managing expectations when taking your baby to events makes a huge difference (spoiler: lasting an hour and a half at a party can be a win!) and why giving yourself permission to rest can be life-giving. I took an intentional unplug day, and it reminded me of the biblical principle that rest comes before productivity.

Then we jump into this week’s functional medicine topic: cortisol—the “stress hormone” that often gets a bad rap. If you’ve been dealing with:
Low energy, brain fog, or trouble sleeping
Feeling “tired but wired” at night
Weight changes that don’t match your diet or activity
Frequent illness or feeling rundown
Anxiety, irritability, or mood swings

…this episode is for you.

We break down:
What cortisol actually does in your body
Why you don’t want it too high or too low for too long
How your daily cortisol rhythm affects your energy, mood, and health
Symptoms to watch for with both high and low cortisol
My favorite way to test cortisol (DUTCH test)
Lifestyle and supplement strategies for balance

We wrap up by answering a listener question about our favorite baby products so far, and of course, Landon closes things out with the dad joke of the day.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.