About this episode

The episode discusses the underlying causes of exhaustion in mothers and explores solutions for recovery.

What if your exhaustion isn’t just part of motherhood… but a sign your body is asking for help? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Kristen Files, adrenal expert and founder of Forest Creek Wellness, to unpack what’s really behind the constant fatigue so many moms are experiencing. From “mom burnout” to brain fog, low motivation, and that feeling of being only half yourself, this conversation challenges the idea that exhaustion is just something you have to push through. Kristen shares her own story of severe burnout and recovery, and explains how what we often label as emotional or mental overwhelm may actually be rooted in physical imbalances, especially within the body’s stress response system. Together, they explore how modern life, blood sugar swings, lack of rest, and constant low-level stress are quietly draining women’s energy, and what can actually be done to rebuild it. ✨ Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ The difference between “normal tired” and true burnout ✔️ What adrenal dysfunction (HPA axis dysregulation) actually is ✔️ Why you might feel like a “half version” of yourself ✔️ The connection between blood sugar, cortisol, and energy crashes ✔️ How…

People in this episode

Hosts: Corey Dunn, Christine Muldoon

Guest: Kristen Files

Topics covered

• mom exhaustion
• adrenal dysfunction
• burnout
• energy levels
• stress response
• nutrition
• mental health

Keywords

• mom burnout
• adrenal health
• fatigue
• blood sugar
• cortisol
• mental overwhelm
• nutrition
• energy recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Forest Creek Wellness

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