MONDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER | 19:30–20:30 SAST
IS YOUR CORTISOL WORKING FOR YOU — OR AGAINST YOU?
Cortisol is something we all need — but when stress, sleep disruption and lifestyle factors interfere with its natural rhythm, you may notice changes in your energy, sleep, cravings, mood and overall wellbeing.
Join Laura & Joan for a practical, educational conversation about cortisol, stress and the body's natural rhythms — and discover simple ways to support your body.
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IDEAL FIT & AUDIENCE
Could This Zoom
Be For You?
This session is for women who want to better understand cortisol and the body's response to stress — especially if you've been noticing changes in your energy, sleep, cravings or ability to switch off.
- You feel tired but wired, especially in the evening
- You struggle to wake up, get going in the morning, or maintain steady energy during the day
- Your sleep has become disrupted or you find it difficult to switch off
- You experience strong cravings, particularly for sugar or comfort foods
- You feel like you're constantly "on" or under pressure
- You're curious about how chronic stress can affect the body's hormonal balance
- You want to understand why cortisol has a natural daily rhythm
- You want practical ways to support a healthier stress response
WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE
What We'll Explore
A clear, educational look at cortisol, stress and the body's natural daily rhythm — and why supporting the whole system matters.
What Exactly Is Cortisol?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone made from cholesterol and is essential for much more than stress. It plays important roles in energy regulation, alertness, immune function, memory and mood.
Your Natural Cortisol Rhythm
Cortisol normally rises in the morning to help us wake and become alert, then gradually declines throughout the day. We'll explore why the timing and rhythm of cortisol matter, not simply whether cortisol is "high" or "low".
Stress, Energy, Sleep & Cravings
Explore how the body's stress response can influence energy availability, sleep, mood and food cravings — particularly when stress becomes prolonged.
Cortisol & Your Hormonal Picture
Explore how cortisol interacts with other hormones and why ongoing stress can influence the body's broader hormonal balance.
We'll also look at practical lifestyle strategies that can support a healthier daily rhythm, including morning natural light, movement, relaxation, rest, nourishing food and reducing unnecessary stressors.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS & OUTCOMES
Why Join Us?
You'll leave with a clearer understanding of cortisol and why supporting its natural rhythm may be more useful than simply thinking of cortisol as a "bad" stress hormone.
1. UNDERSTAND CORTISOL
Learn what cortisol is, why your body needs it, and the important roles it plays beyond stress.
2. UNDERSTAND YOUR DAILY RHYTHM
Learn why cortisol normally follows a daily pattern and why timing matters.
3. RECOGNISE THE STRESS CONNECTION
Understand how ongoing stress may influence energy, sleep, mood, cravings and the body's wider hormonal environment.
4. DISCOVER PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Walk away with simple, realistic ways to support your body's natural stress response and daily rhythm.
YOUR FACILITATORS & EDUCATORS
Join Laura & Joan
Laura and Joan host AIM 2 Thrive — a weekly Monday night educational Zoom focused on whole‑body wellness.
Laura Kirsten
AIM 2 THRIVE HOST
Laura Kirsten is a wellness entrepreneur, mentor and experienced communicator with a background in marketing, brand management, digital strategy and executive education. Today, as an AIM Star Sapphire Director and wellness educator, Laura focuses on making nutrition and whole-body wellness practical, relatable and empowering — helping people understand their options and make more informed choices about their wellbeing..
Joan van Rensburg
AIM 2 THRIVE HOST
Joan van Rensburg is a wellness coach, lifestyle educator and international speaker with a longstanding passion for women's health, nutrition and whole-body wellbeing. Her work has focused particularly on helping women understand hormonal balance and navigate the changes that occur through midlife. Joan is passionate about education that empowers people to take greater responsibility for their health and make wiser choices. She brings years of experience, warmth and an ability to make complex wellness topics understandable and practical.
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