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Morley Robbins discusses the deeper issues behind adrenal fatigue and the importance of mineral balance in energy and hormone regulation.

Is “adrenal fatigue” really about your adrenals… or is something deeper driving the crash? In this episode, I sit down with Morley Robbins to unpack the real root of low energy, burnout, stubborn body fat, and hormone dysfunction - and why minerals like copper and iron may be the missing piece. We go beyond surface-level advice and explore how metabolism, inflammation, thyroid health, and even your immune system are all connected through mineral balance. If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, weight loss resistance, or confusing lab results… this conversation will challenge what you think you know. ⏱️ What we cover: • Why “adrenal fatigue” may actually be a metabolic + mineral issue • The connection between copper, iron, and inflammation • How excess iron can drive oxidative stress and fatigue • Why copper is essential for ATP (energy) production • The “body fat switch” and what’s really blocking fat loss • Thyroid function and its relationship to mineral status • Hair mineral testing patterns (high magnesium, low sodium) and what they may suggest • Why hepcidin could be a more useful marker for iron regulation • The overlooked role of the spleen in immune function + pathogen…

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Host: Chemaine Linnie

Guest: Morley Robbins

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Organizations: ATP, spleen, zinc/copper balance

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