Health & Nutrition

Vegan Fitness Hacks: Reduce Cortisol for Better Results with Brooke Sellers & John Thomas

In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast (Season 03, Episode 09), co-hosts John Thomas (The Bodybuilding Vegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) dive into a candid conversation about stress management, its impact on fitness…

Vegans Who Lift Podcast

Sep 11, 2024 · 43 min

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Key Topics Discussed:

Main Topic: Stress Management & Cortisol : Stress’s Impact on Fitness : The co-hosts explore how unmanaged stress can severely hinder fitness goals by elevating cortisol levels, leading to emotional eating and fitness plateaus. Personal Experiences : Brooke shares her past struggles with adrenal fatigue, revealing how overtraining and poor stress management impacted her health. John reflects on his own strategies for keeping stress at bay, particularly focusing on breathwork.

Practical Tips:

Breathwork and Stress : Practical guidance on how breathing exercises can bring instant relief and help balance stress.
Supplements : John and Brooke discuss supplements such as ashwagandha, maca root, and magnesium to support stress reduction and improve recovery.
Conclusion :
Recap of the importance of finding balance, prioritizing self-care, and staying mindful of stress triggers.