The Cortisol Connection To Fat Loss, Menopause, & Quality Of Life with Justin Hai
Ep 80: In this episode of Strength To Build, I sit down with Justin Hai—entrepreneur, author, and founder of "Rebalance Health" —to dive deep into the hormone that affects us all: cortisol.
We break down what cortisol really is, why it isn’t always the “bad guy,” and how modern technology may actually be rewiring our stress response. Justin shares how simple lifestyle shifts (from sleep to screen time) can dramatically improve the way your body handles stress and why that's important if you're wanting fat loss or can't seem to escape the symptoms of menopause.
Justin just released his new book, Stress Nation, which explores the intersection of stress, performance, and wellness. He gives us a sneak peek into some of the key lessons from the book, including practical strategies you can start applying today to improve your health.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The #1 reason cortisol impacts your body, energy, and long-term health
- Why too much (or too little) cortisol can affect fat loss, muscle gain, and recovery
- The hidden ways technology elevates stress and what to do about it
- How supplements can support you and why some simply don't work
