Feeling overwhelmed, wired yet tired, and reaching for sugar more than ever? You might be living in high-functioning stress—and your body is trying to tell you something.In this episode of Navigating Life, Kerry unpacks what stress is really doing to your body - from cortisol spikes and sleep disruption to gut issues, sugar cravings, and emotional burnout. This isn’t about hustle or willpower. It’s about learning how to support your nervous system and feel safe again.You’ll learn:The biological truth behind chronic stress and cravingsThree simple nervous system tools you can start using todayWhy “coping” isn’t the same as healing—and what to do instead✨ Plus, don’t miss your chance to join Kerry’s live workshop: Cortisol & Cravings on August 7! You’ll walk away with a fresh understanding of what your body truly needs, a beautiful workbook, and practical tools for calm and clarity.🎯→ Sign up here
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Why Gut Health Is the Key to Trusting Yourself Again
If you’ve ever felt out of control with cravings, low in energy, or constantly inflamed—your gut might be trying to tell you something.In this empowering episode, Kerry pulls back the curtain on gut health—not as a food trend, but as a deeper issue of self-trust.You’ll discover how imbalanced gut bacteria and a damaged gut lining can affect your cravings, mood, and nutrient absorption—and how one small gut-healing step can start to shift everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why bad bacteria hijack your cravingsHow leaky gut prevents healing (even with “healthy” food)One simple probiotic step to support gut repairHow healing your gut can restore trust in your bodyThis episode is a gentle reminder that your body isn’t broken—it’s brilliant. And when you support your gut, you support your entire sense of well-being.#NavigatingLifePodcast #GutHealthForWomen #TrustYourBody #CravingHealing #LeakyGutSupport #GraceNotGrit #WomenHealingWomen #DigestiveHealing #BurnoutRecovery
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When Health Becomes Performance, Reclaiming Your Body from the Pressure to Prove
What happens when your health journey becomes less about healing—and more about proving?In this follow-up to the powerful episode on body shame, Kerry responds to listener feedback and goes deeper into how so many women unknowingly turn health into a performance. Whether it’s tracking every bite, striving for control, or hustling to feel “enough,” the pressure can quietly disconnect us from the very healing we crave.In this honest and hope-filled conversation, you’ll learn:How to recognize when your health habits are fueled by shame, not supportWhy “doing everything right” can still leave you feeling emptyHow to shift from performing health to partnering with your bodyA grace-based approach to reclaiming safety, rhythm, and rest✨ If this episode speaks to you, subscribe and share it with a friend—you’re not the only one carrying this pressure.#youniquelife #bodyshame #healthwithoutpressure #womenwholead #gracebasedhealing #nervoussystemhealing #burnoutrecovery
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The Stress-Digestion Link: Why Your Body Isn’t Absorbing What You Need
If you’ve been eating all the “right” foods but still feel bloated, tired, or stuck—it’s time to look at how you’re eating.In this gentle and eye-opening episode, Kerry reveals a hidden connection most women don’t know: stress shuts down digestion. That means if you’re eating while rushed, distracted, or anxious, your body can’t absorb the nutrients you need—no matter how clean your plate looks.You’ll learn why presence matters more than perfection—and how one small pre-meal ritual can shift everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:How stress flips the “off switch” on digestionWhy nutrient absorption starts with nervous system safetyA 3-step meal reset ritual you can use todayWhy slowing down is the secret to healing from the inside outThis episode is your permission to stop rushing and start receiving nourishment in a whole new way.
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The Truth About Stress, Weight, and a tip to Help your body
If you’ve been gaining weight, feeling stuck in burnout, or running on empty this episode will feel like a deep exhale.Most women have never been told how stress affects the body. But what if the missing piece in your healing isn’t another food rule, but your nervous system?In this gentle and eye-opening episode, Kerry unpacks why stress may be the hidden root of your unwanted weight and fatigue and how one simple breathing practice can begin to calm your body, reset your system, and create space for healing.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why stress isn’t your fault—and why it keeps you stuckWhat your body does in “survival mode” (and how to shift out)The 4-7-8 breath: a 2-minute reset you can use anywhereHow slowing down creates space for trust and vitalityYou don’t need to do more. You just need to begin listening to your body, one breath at a time.
Navigate Life with Kerry is a grace-based wellness podcast for women who are tired of hustling for healing. Hosted by Kerry Stewart, health educator, and founder of YOUnique Life - this show is a soft place to land for the burnt out, the overwhelmed, and the women who just want to feel like themselves again.Each episode dives into real stories, emotional healing, mindset shifts, and practical tools to support your nervous system, gut health, hormones, and whole-person well-being. Whether you’re navigating burnout recovery, untangling your relationship with food, or searching for stress relief without restriction, you’ll find grace, not guilt, here.You don’t need to push harder to feel better.You just need a new rhythm—one rooted in self-compassion, kindness, and sustainable wellness.🎧 Hit subscribe and start healing—without the hustle.
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