Peak Revival

Ever feel like you're dragging yourself through the day, constantly wired but somehow also exhausted? It could be your cortisol – the stress hormone that plays a surprising role in your energy levels, mood and sleep. Cortisol, often demonised, has a complex role. It's our main stress hormone, and in the right amounts, it's essential. Think of it as that surge of adrenaline that helps you meet a deadline. However, chronically high cortisol disrupts our health.The key here is understanding the three stages of the stress response:Acute Stress: Short-term stress triggers a burst of adrenaline, making you feel super productive but unsustainable.High Cortisol: This is the "fight-or-flight" mode. You might wake up tired, anxious, and struggle with sleep or digestion. HPA Axis Dysfunction: Chronic stress depletes cortisol, leading to low cortisol symptoms like constant fatigue, low mood, and brain fog. I often speak with women who mention that they’re experiencing symptoms of both high and low cortisol, which can lead them down a very confusing path. But it’s common that by the time you’re experiencing symptoms of high and low cortisol, you’re on your way to full-blown HPA axis dysfunction. This is your body sending you a wake-up call that you need to listen to. Here's how to break the cycle of cortisol imbalance and support healthy levels:Ditch the Fast: When stressed, prioritise breakfast within 30 minutes of waking. Manage Your Morning: Skip the sugary cereals and opt for a balanced breakfast with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates. Move It or Lose It: Feeling overwhelmed? Don't reach for another coffee. Get moving! Remember, cortisol is there to help you adapt, but too much is detrimental. By implementing these simple strategies, you can regulate cortisol, optimise your energy levels, and reclaim your peak performance.LINKS: Website: vesnahrsto.comMaster Cortisol Webinar: https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/cortisol-webinar 

I speak with a lot of high-performing women who are struggling with burnout. They’re exhausted all day long yet unable to sleep properly at night, anxious, there’s an endless chatter in their minds and it all feels very overwhelming. A lot of these women, although suffering from burnout are still high achievers and so they don’t seem to feel like the situation is bad enough to do anything about. But if left unchecked, burnout can send you down a path of chronic symptoms that leave you feeling unwell for many months, or even years. Today I’m sharing my five-step plan to help you get out of burnout and back into performing at your best:Step 1: Acknowledge and Address Your BurnoutDon't brush off burnout as a minor setback. This is a wake-up call to prioritise your well-being. Also ask yourself what is driving you to keep pushing. Are you striving for external validation or clinging to outdated ideas of success?Step 2: Sleep Isn't Optional, It's EssentialWe all know sleep is important, but let me tell you, it's the foundation of everything. When I was burnt out, sleep was the first thing to go. Without quality sleep, your physical and mental performance plummets.Step 3: Ditch the Convenience, Nourish Your BodyThose late-night takeout binges? Yeah, those have to go. Here's the truth: what you eat directly impacts how you feel. You need to look at swapping convenience for home-cooked meals as much as possible. Step 4: Quiet the Internal Chatter Chronic stress often manifests as a constant loop of worries and anxieties – a mental chatter that disrupts your sleep, clouds your judgment, and fuels the fire of burnout.Step 5: A System ResetBurnout disrupts your body's natural balance, especially your gut health. This is where a system reset comes in. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to a better mood, improved sleep, and stronger stress resilience. Remember, this is a roadmap, not a rigid prescription. Be kind to yourself, focus on progress, not perfection. By focusing on these steps, you can reclaim your peak performance and rediscover the joy and fulfilment that fuels your journey.LINKS: Website: vesnahrsto.comMaster Cortisol Webinar: https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/cortisol-webinar

Do you ever feel like you're running on fumes? You're juggling a million things, achieving a huge amount in a day, but deep down, you just feel burnt out. You know that you’re capable of hitting an even higher level, but you often get to the end of the day and fall in a heap.As a high-achieving woman, I know all these feelings very well and I help women get out of this cycle of constant burnout to move into a state of true peak performance.So what is peak performance?Most people assume that peak performance is about superhuman athleticism, but it's about feeling your absolute best and reaching your full potential. It's about having the energy to tackle your goals with laser focus, conquer challenges with a smile, and still have the bandwidth to nurture healthy relationships. So, how do we ditch the burnout cycle and step into peak performance? Here are three simple yet powerful steps to get you started:Sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Create a relaxing bedtime routine to wind down before hitting the hay and try to get to bed prior to 10pm. Fuel Your Brilliance: Ditch the sugary drinks and processed snacks. Focus on whole foods that give you sustained energy. Outsmart Your Inner Critic: We all have that pesky voice in our heads that loves to catastrophize and turn tiny problems into mountains. Learn to recognise these negative thought patterns and challenge them. Remember, peak performance is a natural state waiting to be tapped into. By prioritising your well-being and making small changes to your daily routine, you can break free from the burnout cycle. LINKS: Website: vesnahrsto.comMaster Cortisol Webinar: https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/cortisol-webinar

Are you a high-achieving woman, a professional juggling career and family? Do you find yourself constantly drained by long hours and endless to-do lists? If so, then Peak Revival is for you.As a naturopath, executive wellbeing coach and mind-body peak performance specialist, I'll be sharing actionable strategies to help you avoid burnout, conquer brain fog, and ditch the stress that's holding you back from feeling and looking your best.These topics are close to my heart – I've experienced burnout twice myself in my early career. Back then, business felt inherently stressful, and I was pushing myself way too hard. I've learned a lot since then, and I'm here to share those insights and strategies with you.We'll be looking at practical ways to improve your physical and mental wellbeing through nutrition, psychology, circadian rhythms, and more. I see amazing women in my community every day, and they're capable of incredible things! The problem is, they often prioritise everyone else's needs before their own. This constant self-sacrifice leads to burnout, making everything in life even harder.But here's the good news: the struggles that you’re facing are fixable and this podcast is here to help.I can't wait to embark on this journey with you! LINKS: Website: vesnahrsto.comMaster Cortisol Webinar: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/join-masterclass