Stress is a VERY hot topic right now, and I'm actually thankful it is because in the past, I think many brushed it off and just didn't talk it about it. However with new research, we know that it's not just a stressful "event" such as a divorce or a family member's terminal diagnosis that can have negative effects on mind and body. It can be chronic things such as consistent fasting, reliving childhood trauma, or as my guest today acknowledges, fast talking! It truly is unique for each person. Today's guest, Christa Biegler, is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. What are some things you've seen stress affect in or on your body? Let me know in the comments below! In this episode: What is unrealized stress? Cortisol's impact on other hormones when you're stressed Being honest about YOUR stress (not compared to others) What's an "energy vampire"? Role minerals play in your body when you're stressed Testing options to check your mineral status The most valuable ratios of a hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) Quotes “There's a sodium-potassium pump in every single cell. So if you have low sodium-potassium like I did on my mineral results, then you're not only struggling to get nutrients in and out of every cell, but it's a backbone to making stomach acid." [14:09] "With more severe skin cases, I have seen more severe toxic burden being lost in the tissue. So that's looking at arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, etc..." [27:51] Links Find Christa online here Follow Christa on Facebook | Instagram Healthy Skin Show ep. 042: How Sulfur Can Trigger Skin Rashes w/ Christa Biegler Healthy Skin Show ep. 128: Eczema Sleep Problems w/ Christa Biegler, RD Healthy Skin Show ep. 146: Chlorine + Bath Additives w/ Christa Biegler, RD