Cortisol, Mitochondria, & Perimenopause with Dr. Carrie Jones

How Cortisol affects our menstrual cycle, sleep, and mitochondrial function. We discuss the circadian rhythm of cortisol, the relationship between cortisol and mitochondria, common signs of high stress, and how to have better sleep.   Listen to the first episode with Carrie Jones here Betty Hormones Sign-up: https://hellobetty.club/betty-hormones/   Thank you to our sponsors:  Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Lumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/ LMNT Electrolytes - FREE 7 flavour sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/DrEstima Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!   Social:  https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie   Membership Site: https://hellobetty.club/     Episode Overview:  1:37 Introduction 11:46 Welcoming Carrie 15:18 Cortisol and Mitochondria 17:29 Cholesterol 22:00 Circadian Rhythm of Cortisol 28:16 The Differences in Cortisol and Cortisone 33:37 Stress and Menstrual Cycle 38:20 Cortisol and Menopausal Women 41:49 Signs Of High Stress 49:00 Low Cortisol In The Morning 56:28 How To Have A Better Sleep 1:03:45 Supplements For Mitochondrial Health     More information about the book at The Betty Body Book  Join the Betty Booty Challenge Join the Hello Betty Community here!  **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.