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Cortisol, Burnout, and Why Your Pants Don't Fit Anymore
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- Powerhouse Lawyers
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- Apr 23, 2026
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- 2658
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Summary
If you've been carrying migraines, brain fog, weight you can't explain, or sleep that just won't come — this episode is going to make a lot of things click. Marcy Luna is a high performance coach, exercise physiologist, and founder of Reenergize Coaching, and she has spent 30 years studying exactly what chronic stress does to the body and what you can actually do about it. In this conversation, she breaks down the science behind why lawyers are especially wired to stay stuck in stress mode — and gives us the simplest, most practical tools to start feeling better today. No hour-long meditation required. In this episode we cover: Why stress shows up as physical symptoms — weight gain, brain fog, insomnia, and more What cortisol actually does in your body and why yours is probably dysregulated Why high achievers confuse the buzz of stress with success The simple breathing technique that calms your nervous system in seconds Why looking at the sky is genuinely one of the best things you can do for your brain How dehydration is quietly amplifying your stress response every single day Why you don't have to leave law to feel joy — and what expanding your capacity actually looks like Connect with Marcy: reenergizecoaching.com — grab your free 30-minute session Instagram: @MLunaFitness LinkedIn: Marcy Luna Work with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity crisis, and knowing what's next—helping them redefine success on their terms without sacrificing family or wellbeing. Stay connected with Erin Gerner: Website: eringerner.com LinkedIn: Erin Gerner Instagram: @eringerner Facebook: Erin Gerner