#056 "Adrenal Fatigue", Sources of High Cortisol, and Trouble Conceiving/Infertility

In today's episode, I reiterate the myth of "adrenal fatigue" and how to start looking at it from a new lens. WHAT is draining your adrenals so much in the first place? What is causing stress hormones to be so high that is contrbuting to that drain? There is ALWAYS something in the day to day that is being overlooked and until we find that "leak" of stress induction, it will be impossible to "balance your minerals" or heal the adrenals.This conversation couldn't be had without talking about the top causes of stress hormones that I have experienced and see with my clients and so we go through that list- some may suprise you and I hope it helps you reassess what you are exposed to (internally and externally) that could be driving up cortisol whether we realize it or not!Lastly, I talk about Infertility; what I see in my practice most commonly, and where I would turn to start supporting. Just like with the high cortisol, there is something in your environment that is making your body favor survival over reproduction, so the minute you can take a step back and assess what that could be for you speicfically, that is the first step in taking back your power and creating a new outcome! (This had to be combined with the high cortisol part of the conversation) NEW CLIENT INQUIRY and testing I mentioned in the episode all start with this intake!Resources:Mycircadian APP DOCTOR (code)Ra Optics (Code DRSTACYND)Bon Charge (Code DRSTACY) red light panel and circadian bulbsHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM (Code DRSTACYND)Analemma Water (structuring)Spring Aqua (my FAV water system) Finally, I mentioned my NEW, FOUNDATIONAL group program (Starting in FEB!). covering all of the foundational footwork that I would start with before jumping into detox or supplement protocols. The magic is found in creating an environment which allows healing to be a possibility!With that being said, here is a direct link to my LIVE program (Supporting WITHOUT supplements) so you can be the first to sign up! (Spots are limited as I always keep my groups small and intimate!) In addition, I am announcing my recurring membership/mentorship program for practitioners only starting at the end of the month! The link for sign ups can be found here. We will meet on the last friday of every month at 12 noon EST! *Starting 1/31/25!Thank you all so much for being here, for more from me, visit my IG @dr.stacy.nd or my site www.dr-stacy.comThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In the second part of my "New Year" Episode, I speak my current thoughts on Functional Medicine, where it started versus how it's going and why I have decided to forego my title of Functional Medicine Practitioner (and what I am doing instead!) With this episode, I am FINALLY launching my first ever FOUNDATIONAL program, emcompassing all of the aspects of health and healing I have learned over the years with my own health, the health of my clients, and all of the feedback I get from my followers and listeners.My love of functional medicine has taken a shift, but not my love for serving others and guiding them on their healing journeys and I am running the truly foundational "root cause" program (no supplements or testing required) to help SO many more people regain their health as I have done and have facilitated so many in also doing!With that being said, here is a direct link to my LIVE program (Supporting WITHOUT supplements) so you can be the first to sign up! (Spots are limited as I always keep my groups small and intimate!) Secondly, I am announcing my recurring membership/mentorship program for practitioners only starting at the end of the month! (We will begin meeting monthly and work into bi-weekly meetings as the group grows!) In this group we will discuss topics from my courses, case studies, and anything you want to troubleshoot!) The link for sign ups can be found here. We will meet on the last friday of every month at 12 noon EST!Thank you all so much for being here, for more from me, visit my IG @dr.stacy.nd or my site www.dr-stacy.comThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In today's episode, I dive into the why behind so many people have to start over on Jan. 1st, why we feel like we need to, what is required to truly elicit change in our lives, and my exact process for implementing change in my own life.I then move to extremes in dieting (another thing we feel like we NEED to do this time of year) and so unpacking that a bit; how to know if something is truly "extreme", what questions to ask to truly know, and of course how we can support these processes in a mindful and sustainable way!In part 2 of this episode, I will share my current thoughts on Functional Medicine, how it started versus how it's going, and why I am getting rid of the title "Functional Medicine Practitioner" in my own practice, so STAY tuned, that will be released tomorrow!For more on metabolic health, join me for a LIVE version of HEAL YOUR METABOLISM starting on 1/7 at 12 noon EST for (4) weeks.Link can be found HERE. (Early bird pricing until 12/31!) Practitioner version (Pre-recorded can be found HERE)And I will have another exiciting oppotunity to work with me tomorrow :)For more resources, see below and for more ways to connect, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.nd or my website www.dr-stacy.comMycircadian APP DOCTOR (code)Ra Optics (Code DRSTACYND)Bon Charge (Code DRSTACY) red light panel and circadian bulbsHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM (Code DRSTACYND)Analemma Water (structuring)Spring Aqua (my FAV water system) Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode launching TOMORROW! This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this episode, I go over what metabolic flexibility is, how we got here, and of course, how to start fixing it!It is ALWAYS important to know the HOW and the WHY of what we are supporting so that the mind body connection is made (as well as the HOW we got here!) That is my goal today, speaking on everything from calories in, calories out, to being Keto or low carb too long, to learn how to trust your body's hunger cues and fluctuations by not feeding it in the same way each and every day!If you need more support, now is the time to get IMMEDIATE access to my Heal Your Metabolism Course (Regular Registration or Practitioner Levels) or my Testing Blood Sugar and Ketone Masterclass. Those links can be found below (early bird pricing until 12/31!).Heal Your Metabolism Heal Your Metabolism (For Practitioners)Blood Sugar and Ketone Testing MasterclassThe resources I mention are:Mycircadian APP DOCTOR (code)Ra Optics (Code DRSTACYND)Bon Charge (Code DRSTACY) red light panel and circadian bulbsHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM (Code DRSTACYND)Analemma Water (structuring)Spring Aqua (my FAV water system) For more on these things and SO much more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd or my website www.dr-stacy.com. Thank you so much for tuning in and I look forward to connecting soon!This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this newest episode, I answer all of the questions that I have been receiving about supporting circadian health as we transition into the colder and darker months for some. We will talk about hydration, lighting, food, and everything in between! We then chat about healing tools, when we should bring them in, what are the most valuable, and how to test them to see if they are living up to their claims.The resources I mention are:Mycircadian APP DOCTOR (code)Ra Optics (Code DRSTACYND)Bon Charge (Code DRSTACY) red light panel and circadian bulbsHigher Dose (my FAV sauna blanket with low to no EMF) code DRSTACYCGM (Code DRSTACYND)Analemma Water  (structuring)Spring Aqua (my FAV water system) For more on these things and SO much more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.nd or my website www.dr-stacy.com. Thank you so much for tuning in and I look forward to connecting soon!This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this second part of our Q&A session, I answer the most common questions including root causes of Eczema, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, How to support coming off of hormone therapy, how to support hormones in regard to fertility, favortie books currently, healing tools, and timing workouts to support circadian and hormones and so much more! THANK you so much for your questions, I am always happy to give my perspective on these common topics.Resources/Links/Etc:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibing-well-with-dr-stacy-a-foundational-approach/id1611155385?i=1000671629712https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibing-well-with-dr-stacy-a-foundational-approach/id1611155385?i=1000665960289https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibing-well-with-dr-stacy-a-foundational-approach/id1611155385?i=1000670007302Recent favorite Books include:https://drtomcowan.com/https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/booksFor any other resources, I will list them below:Circadian Bulbs/Red light panels (code DRSTACY)For my favorite harmonizer:https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/cosmic-tower/My favorite blue light blockers: (code DRSTACYND)https://www.raoptics.com/discount/DRSTACYND?rfsn=7143578.03c5f5eMy favorite sauna:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=86123&awinaffid=1706785 (code DRSTACY)Circadian APP: (code DOCTOR)https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mycircadianapp/id6538168795 Water System:http://springaqua.info/drstacyAnd Lastly, water structuring device:https://analemma-water.com/#a_aid=66b3a364a5b81Thank you so much for being here! For more from me, head to my IG @dr.stacy.ndAlso, check out my NEW website for any other updates as well:www.dr-stacy.comThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

This was so fun and thank you SO much for all of your questions! I am going to have to do a part 2 of them since I didn't want to rush through them!Today, I started out discussing Leptin, how to test, how to support, etc.I also go more into this (along with so many other topics with my groups) get on the waitlist HERE for more information as it is available! I got asked a question on how to navigate "overinformation" and share my tips on how to cut through the noise and trust your intuition in a world that does everything to keep you from it!I then discuss the OURA ring and how it can be super supportive of tracking cycles, HRV, sleep, and a few other things!I go on to speak on Preteen fatigue and some ideas on how to support, my current throughts on HRT and what perimenopause may be "shedding light" on, how to add carbs in for refeeds and how to support blood sugar, how to time those in in a way that is intentional and strategic, what things that affect our cortisol and insulin that are not necessarily food related, and lastly, what kind of bulbs should we be using in our homes.Such a beautiful variety of questions and I have so many more, so stay tuned for part 2!For any other resources, I will list them below:Circadian Bulbs/Red light panels (code DRSTACY)For my favorite harmonizer:https://thewellnessenterprise.com/product/cosmic-tower/My favorite blue light blockers: (code DRSTACYND)https://www.raoptics.com/discount/DRSTACYND?rfsn=7143578.03c5f5eMy favorite sauna:https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=86123&awinaffid=1706785 (code DRSTACY)orhttps://boncharge.com/?rfsn=8087097.eea527 (code DRSTACY)Circadian APP: (code DOCTOR) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mycircadianapp/id6538168795 Water System:http://springaqua.info/drstacyAnd Lastly, water structuring device:https://analemma-water.com/#a_aid=66b3a364a5b81Thank you so much for being here! For more from me, head to my IG @dr.stacy.ndThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

On today's episode, I spend some time laying the ground work for the next few episodes by talking all things mitochondria (SO MUCH MORE than just the powerhouse of the cell) as you will learn about today!We tallk about things to avoid, things to include, and how nature is the absolute best mitochondrial support imaginable, supporting the body as a WHOLE. We also talk in brief about the water not only that we drink , but the structured water within out bodies. I go into way more depth and detail on this episode here.We also talk about the importance of eating foods that our mitochondria recognizes (local and seasonal foods), as well as ways to work in infrared, light, sun, and groudning as ways to increase the energy in our body while supporting the mitochondria. I talk about a few of my favorite resources such as harmonizers, blue light blockers, and water and those resources (and codes) can be found here:Spring Aqua (my PREFERRED water system!) RA Optics (code DRSTACYND) blue light blockers (day/night)Analemma Water Structuring DeviceMy Favorite Home HarmonizerMy Red Light Panel (Code DRSTACY)For more on these and SO MUCH more, follow me on IG @dr.stacy.ndFor one on one info, apply here.For my group program waitlist, go here! Thank you so much for being here!-Dr. StacyThis information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this episode, I talk about ALL things hormones, how we are often supporting them in a superficial way by not supporting the hierarchy that sex hormones and thyroid are responding to.I go into all the things that impact hormones including our light environments, blood sugar, supressed melatonin, and things that drive cortisol up to name a few!I also talk about testing blood sugar and hormones to know exactly what you body needs to support to get to a place of balance.You can request a DUTCH here to look at hormones including cortisol, sex hormones, their detox pathways, and how they interplay and impact each other.I also discuss blood sugar testing, and this is my absolute favorite app to collect your individual data. (code DRSTACYND)I also talk abotu proper light exposure, red light therapy, and blocking artifical light as much as possible for ultimate hormone function.My FAV blue light blockers are RA OPTICS. (code DRSTACYND)My FAV red light panel is BONCHARGE. (code DRSTACY)The only water system I will support is Spring Aqua. For more on working with me either one on one or in a group setting, head to my website HERE.For more on this topic and so much more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.ndThank you for being here!-Dr. Stacy*This information is information only, not medical advice. Always contact your primary before changing anything to your day to day routine.This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.

In this episode, I talk about ALL things anxiety and depression, everything from our gut, our lighting, our modern environment, our food, blood sugar, hormones, living in survival, and SO much more.Looking at mood disorders requires looking at the individaul to see and know what needs the most support, but I am breaking down the most common root causes that I see clinically, as well as have experienced in my own life personally.I reference a previous episode on light and that can be found HERE ICYMI!I also speak about RA Optics, my preferred Blue Light Blocking company. This can be found here with special discount code: DRSTACYND I also speak about red light therapy to support the gut and neurotransmitters and my favorite can be found here with discount code DRSTACYIf you are interested in working one on one or running labs, you can fill out my intake HERE.For group program registration, head to my website HERE.Lastly, for more on all of these things and more, head to my IG @dr.stacy.ndThank you so much for being here!-Dr. Stacy*This information is just that, information only! Not to replace any medical advice. Always contact your primary doctor before changing anything to your routine!This information is just that; information only - not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your primary care before changing anything to your routine. This information is not mean to diagnose, treat, or cure disease.