In this solo episode Colette covers a subject which comes up a lot in her online consultations and that’s the relationship between stress and weight gain. When it comes to weight gain we often focus on our food, but stress plays a major role in weight gain also and particularly weight gain around the midsection of the body. She discusses the following in this episode: The 2 types of stress. What happens in the body/mind when we perceive stress. The connection between the stress hormone Cortisol and weight gain. The effect of intense exercise on elevated cortisol levels. A holistic strategy to manage stress levels. * EWG Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen downloads * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations & Gift Vouchers Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!