Episode Details

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan continues Sleep & Fatigue Solutions Month with a deeper look at Cortisol Curve Control.

Cortisol is often called the stress hormone, but it is really a rhythm hormone. When cortisol rises and falls at the right times, it helps support morning energy, blood sugar stability, stress resilience, and healthy sleep. But when that rhythm is disrupted, you may feel exhausted in the morning, crash in the afternoon, feel wired at night, or wake around 2 or 3 a.m. with racing thoughts.

Dr. Kate explains how cortisol connects to chronic fatigue, sleep struggles, blood sugar swings, caffeine dependence, perimenopause, menopause, and the tired-but-wired pattern. You'll learn why sleep is not just about being tired, how your nervous system needs safety to downshift, and how simple daily habits can help support a healthier cortisol curve.

She also shares practical steps to support your body's rhythm, including morning light, protein-forward meals, hydration, movement, blood sugar stability, nervous system resets, and a calmer evening routine.

In honor of Dr. Kate's 100th podcast episode celebration, Duncan Chiropractic Health Center is giving away free access to the next 5-week Perimenopause Reset Bootcamp. The bootcamp starts September 8th and is designed for women navigating weight changes, fatigue, disrupted sleep, mood shifts, cravings, brain fog, belly weight, and the frustration of feeling like the old strategies are no longer working.

To claim one of the free registrations, text 100 to 402-721-6372.

Next week's episode: The Hidden Thyroid Epidemic in Women.