🎧 Episode 10 — Holiday Hormones: Why You Feel Tired, Wired & Guilty — and How to Get Your Energy Back
Description:
You know that moment in December when everything should feel magical — the lights, the laughter, the cinnamon in the air — but your body feels like it’s running on fumes? You tell yourself to push through, but deep down you’re tired, wired, and guilty for not feeling more grateful.
This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start understanding the chemistry behind your exhaustion. We’ll break down how the holiday season hijacks your hormones, what’s really going on with your metabolism and nervous system, and how to bring your body back to safety and peace — before the chaos even starts.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💫 Why holidays secretly hijack your metabolism and energy
💫 The guilt loop: rest vs. productivity and why you can’t win it by pushing harder
💫 How cortisol flips your energy rhythm — and how to flip it back
💫 Why emotional eating isn’t lack of discipline — it’s a nervous system cry for rest
💫 4 simple metabolism-healing shifts to keep your energy stable through the holidays
Key Takeaways:
Your exhaustion isn’t laziness — it’s chemistry.
The holiday “hustle” keeps your cortisol stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
You can feel peace and productivity this season by setting energy boundaries and rebalancing your blood sugar rhythm.
When you regulate cortisol, you regulate energy — and when you regulate energy, everything feels easier.
Flourish Step:
✨ Choose one way to create safety before the chaos begins — whether it’s a breakfast ritual, a non-negotiable walk in the sun, or saying “no” once a week.
Special Holiday Giveaway 🎁
I know how exhausting this time of year can be — especially when you’re the one holding it all together. So I’m giving back.
I’m hosting the Flourish Unfiltered Holiday Giveaway, where 5 amazing moms will win a free spot in my Flourish & Fire: 6-Week “Becoming You Again” Journey.
💥 The program officially starts January 5th, but winners and early birds get private coaching through the holidays starting December 8th!
🔥 Want to start 2025 already feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control?
Go to 1awayfitness.com/podcastgiveaway to enter.
💰 Early Bird spots are open now — use code EARLYBIRD before December 5th to join for $444 (50% off). If you win the giveaway, you’ll get six extra weeks of coaching free!
Whether you enter, sign up early, or both — you’re giving yourself the gift of energy, peace, and becoming you again.
Connect with Me:
Instagram → @misty_creaghe
Energized Moms Guide → 1awayfitness.com/energizedguide
Flourish Unfiltered Holiday Giveaway → 1awayfitness.com/podcastgiveaway
Flourish & Fire: 6 Weeks to Becoming You Again Journey: →https://1awayfitness.com/6wkflourish
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Disclaimer:
The information shared on Flourish Unfiltered: Ending Exhaustion for Working Moms is intended solely for educational and inspirational purposes. I am not a medical professional, and this podcast should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health, nutrition, or fitness routine.