Nearly 20 years ago, I made a dramatic change in my life — I overhauled my diet and detoxed every corner of my home. At the time, I didn’t have a diagnosis or a clear roadmap. All I knew was that eating clean, eliminating chemicals, and living as toxin-free as possible was the only way I could feel even somewhat okay.Everyone around me thought I was crazy for being so strict — but for me, the alternative wasn’t an option. As long as I avoided processed foods and chemical exposure, I felt normal. But if I slipped? The brain fog, fatigue, and other symptoms would crash back in.
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Sometimes stress is obvious—you’re navigating a major life change, a packed calendar, or unexpected chaos. But other times? You feel off… but can’t quite pinpoint why. I often hear from women who say, “I’m in the least stressful phase of my life, but I still feel anxious, wired, exhausted, or foggy.”That’s because not all stress is emotional or visible. In fact, many of the biggest contributors to cortisol imbalance are hidden stressors—physiological or environmental triggers your body is responding to, even if your mind isn’t fully aware of them.
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