Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey, Heal Squad! Wondering why you’re feeling anxious, depressed, not getting enough sleep, or feeling that afternoon fatigue that you just can’t get rid of? Dr. Sara Szal might have the answer, especially if you’re one of the 24 million Americans affected by autoimmune conditions. Hint: It could be your cortisol! And if you haven’t heard much about cortisol, it’s because primary care physicians rarely test for this…Dr. Szal shares how cortisol, impacts everything from mental health to autoimmune disease, and why many women experience hormone shifts much earlier than they think. We unpack the role trauma plays in all of this too, signs you might have high cortisol, and steps you can take to get your cortisol levels in check. I can’t believe how little I knew about cortisol considering how many autoimmune conditions I have. This is a MUST LISTEN!  HEALERS AND HEAL-LINERS: Cortisol (aka the “stress hormone”) is often overlooked, especially in women, even though it plays a major role in both our physical and