Cortisol in Perimenopause: A Conversation with Author of Stress Nation, Justin Hai
Welcome to the SYNC Your Life podcast episode #335! On this podcast, we will be diving into all things women’s hormones to help you learn how to live in alignment with your female physiology. Too many women are living with their check engine lights flashing. You know you feel “off” but no matter what you do, you can’t seem to have the energy, or lose the weight, or feel your best. This podcast exists to shed light on the important topic of healthy hormones and cycle syncing, to help you gain maximum energy in your life.
In today’s episode, I interview the author of the new book, "Stress Nation," Justin Hai.
Justin is the co-founder of several award-winning wellness companies, including Alastin Skincare (acquired by Galderma), GLO Pharmaceuticals, and Rebalance Health. With a background in industrial design (RISD) and an MBA from Pepperdine, Justin blends creative vision with real science—holding multiple U.S. patents and has presented to NASA and the Pentagon. He is a featured expert in the upcoming Amazon Prime documentary sHEALed and a passionate advocate for redefining wellness through the lens of hormonal balance, sleep science, and stress mastery.
In STRESS Nation, Justin explores how our tech-obsessed culture is disrupting cortisol—the “Master Hormone”—and leaving us sleepless, anxious, and hormonally imbalanced. With humor, science, and cultural insight, he unpacks how devices meant to improve our lives are actually rewiring our biology, especially for overlooked groups like menopausal women. This mission became personal when his wife Jojo was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome, launching Justin into deeper research on cortisol’s role in daily health.
Justin offers not only an urgent wake-up call but also actionable strategies to reclaim calm, restore hormonal balance, and improve sleep in a world addicted to constant input. His story is ideal for shows exploring health, tech culture, performance, or the mind-body connection.
