
You technically slept. You should feel rested. But instead, your body feels like it's been steamrolled by life, and the thought of wrangling kids, replying to messages, or speaking to another human before 10am makes your soul want to cry into your cup of coffee. If you wake up feeling foggy, heavy, anxious, or flat-out I-can't-be-bothered before the day's even started… this episode was made specifically for you. We're diving into the real, sneaky reason your mornings feel like wading through cold, thick porridge and what you can actually do (easily) to start feeling alive again. Like, real-life energy. No bracing yourself against a cold shower. No biohacking. No guzzling 3 coffees just to get through. ✨ What your noggin' will learn in this episode: The #1 hormonal imbalance behind your groggy, grumpy mornings 3 common morning mistakes that are draining your energy dry 2 simple, science-backed steps to actually feel awake – even before your alarm What to avoid if you want energy without feeling wired or crashing later Links & Resources: ✨ Take the free quiz: "Why Am I So Tired?"There are 7 main causes of tiredness. This quiz will reveal which one is your biggest energy-sapper and give you a customised next step to finally start fixing it fo'good. 👉 https://www.sarahchelle.com/tired-quiz/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Dec 2, 2025
13 min

Can't calm down, no matter what you try? That jittery, on-edge, overwhelmed feeling isn't "just in your head" – it's your brain stuck in a stress loop. And unless you know how to work with your body's chemistry, no amount of "just breathe" or "take a break" will bring you back to calm. In this episode of Healthyish + Happy, I'm giving you the quick, science-backed circuit breakers your nervous system actually responds to. Think of this as your go-to emergency brake when you're spiralling into overwhelm. If you've been wondering how to calm your brain fast when life's chaos hits – this one's for you. ✨ What your noggin' will learn in this episode: Why even "small" stress can send your brain into chaos mode The science behind why it's so hard to calm down when you're overwhelmed The easiest brain hack (that's completely free) to calm your nervous system in 2 minutes The herbal dream team that can help turn down the stress noise in your brain Links & Resources: Free Mini Course: The Healing Roadmap Ready to take control of your health and feel like your happiest and calm self again? Grab the free mini course here: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 25, 2025
19 min

Feel like your antidepressants aren't working… but you can't explain why? Before you blame the meds, there's something else you should know. Most people think antidepressants are magic mood pills. But here's the truth: they only work if your brain has the right ingredients and right environment to use them. So if you're still feeling flat, foggy or frustrated – even on medication – this episode is a must-listen. ✨ What your noggin' will learn in this episode: Why your antidepressants might not be working What your meds actually do inside your brain – and what they can't do The 3 critical nutrients your brain needs to make sure your antidepressants actually work How to feel lighter, calmer, and more like you (even if you've "tried everything") If your brain feels broken, your motivation's missing, and your next step feels like upping your dose… this episode may have the answers you've been waiting for. Links & Resources: Want to know which magnesium is best for overwhelm, happiness, focus, tiredness or sleep? [Listen to the Magnesium 101 episode] Read the full article for this episode: [Read it on Substack here] Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 18, 2025
26 min

You bought the magnesium. You took the magnesium. You waited for the magic… And yet you're still tired. Still wired. Still waking at 3am overthinking your entire life. So… is magnesium just another wellness hype? Or are you just taking the wrong type of magnesium for anxiety, sleep, energy or tight muscles? In this episode, I'm demystifying magnesium and giving you real, research-backed answers to the questions your bottle definitely isn't answering. What your noggin' will learn in this episode: The real reason your magnesium supplement isn't working How to know if you're magnesium deficient (even if your blood test says "you're normal") The #1 worst form of magnesium (that's probably sitting in your cupboard right now) The 4 types of magnesium that actually work (and which one's best for your sleep, anxiety, energy, gut, or thinking power) The sweet-spot dose that works without triggering a poop-splosion 💩 This is the episode that finally helps you go from "I tried magnesium but it didn't work" to knowing exactly what to take and why. Links and Resources: 🎥 Not sure how to decode your magnesium label or check if your dose is right? Grab the free Healing Roadmap – it walks you through it all, step-by-step. 👉 Grab it here: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 11, 2025
23 min

Flat. Foggy. Overwhelmed. So the question is: am I just burnt out… or is this actually ADHD burnout? And most importantly… how the heck do I tell the difference? Because while the symptoms can look the same – fatigue, brain fog, irritability, zero motivation, low capacity – what caused it (and the treatment) are completely different. In this juicy episode, we're breaking down the real difference between regular life burnout and ADHD burnout. So you can stop throwing random supplements, trying to rest and self-care at the wall, and finally understand what your brain actually needs to recharge and feel energised, motivated and calm again. What your noggin' will learn in this episode: ✨ The actual differences between ADHD burnout vs 'regular' burnout ✨ How to spot the symptoms of each (with very real, very specific examples) ✨ What's really caused your burnout (hello cortisol, dopamine, mitochondria - explained in a way your brain will actually understand) ✨ Why typical burnout advice might be making things worse - especially if you're neurodivergent ✨ What your brain + body truly need to get out of burnout mode and feel clear, calm and energised again Whether you've been diagnosed with ADHD, think you might have it, or just know something's off and nothing is working… this episode will help you finally make sense of your tiredness, motivation struggles and feeling like everything is too-flippin'-much lately. Because your brain doesn't need fixing. It just needs a different kind of care. Links and Resources: Free Mini Course: The Healing Roadmap Ready to take control of your health and feel like your happiest, most energetic and calm self again? 👉 Grab the free mini course here. Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 4, 2025
16 min

You're not just "a little tired"… you're stare-at-the-wall, forget-what-you're-doing, texting-back-feels-like-a-marathon kind of tired. I was the same. After a brutal month of business disasters, back-end stress-fires, and riding the jittery stress hormone high… I crashed. HARD. But here's the juicy part: I bounced back in 3 days flat. No caffeine. No 12-hour naps. No disappearing to Bali. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 2-step process I use to get my energy back when I've got nothing left in the tank and why most rest strategies don't actually work. If your body is screaming "I'M DONE!" this one's for you. What your noggin' will learn: ✨ The sneaky post-stress crash most women don't see coming ✨ Why "resting" doesn't always fix your tiredness ✨ The 3 types of tiredness (and how to spot yours) ✨ My simple 2-step energy fix that works every time ✨ The science behind your energy dips (and what to do about them) Links and Resources: Take the "Why Am I So Tired?" Free QuizUncover the #1 root cause of your tiredness (low cortisol? dopamine dips? blood sugar chaos?) so you can finally fix it 👉 https://www.sarahchelle.com/tired-quiz/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP + long-term! 🌞 Come say heeey!: · Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ · Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Oct 27, 2025
24 min

If this mid-year mark has hit with a cyclone of overwhelm – your mind's blank, you're heavy, tired, flat, frazzled, and you're drowning under the tsunami of your to-do's – this episode is for you. Because right now, emotional tiredness has taken over. And the worst bit? That frazzled cyclone is gobbling up your energy faster than you can say timbucktwo. But don't worry, my sparkly human - I've got 4 simple, game-changing steps to calm the chaos, clear your mind, and feel energised enough to smash the second half of the year with confidence (and a big ol' sigh of relief). What your noggin' will learn: ✨ The exact 4-step method I use whenever mid-year overwhelm takes over ✨ A powerful way to feel emotionally lighter, calmer and clearer ✨ The client fav mini LITS method that instantly organises your overwhelm and clears mental clutter today 🌻 The Healing RoadmapReady to uncover the science-backed, effective way to feel like your happiest, energetic, calm + healthiest self again - ASAP + long-term? Snag the Healing Roadmap while it's $0: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP! 🌞 Come say hola: Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Jun 29, 2025
28 min

Waking up between 1-3am and staring at the ceiling is not just annoying – it's a sign that your body's trying to tell you something. In today's episode, we're going to dive into three super common reasons you're waking between 1-3am and struggling to fall back to sleep. And don't worry, I've got the simple, practical fixes to help you sleep through the night like a baby (who sleeps really well!). What your noggin' will learn: How a particular hormone is messing with your sleep cycle and causing 1-3am wake ups Why your brain's natural 'calm-down' signal might be running on empty How a common bedtime habit could be throwing your blood sugar – and your sleep – off track 🌻 The Healing RoadmapReady to uncover the science-backed, effective way to feel like your happiest, energetic, calm + healthiest self again - ASAP + long-term? Snag the Healing Roadmap while it's $0: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP! 🌞 Come say hola: Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 18, 2024
15 min

Are you snapping at your partner for breathing too loudly or lying awake while your mind races? You're likely dealing with high cortisol, your body's main stress hormone. In today's episode, we dive deep into the sneaky signs of high cortisol and why addressing it early can save you before it wreaks havoc on your health. If you've been struggling with overwhelm, irritability, brain fog, or feeling like you can't relax, this episode is for you! What your noggin' will learn: 6 ways high cortisol messes with your body (and why it's not just about feeling stressed) The physical, emotional, and mental red flags that your cortisol is too high Why catching high cortisol early is essential to avoiding total burnout 🌻 The Healing RoadmapReady to uncover the science-backed, effective way to feel like your happiest, energetic, calm + healthiest self again - ASAP + long-term? Snag the Healing Roadmap while it's $0: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Let's get you feeling better ASAP! 🌞 Come say hola: Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 11, 2024
22 min

Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? It's frustrating, isn't it? But here's the thing – it's not always a lack of sleep that's the problem. In today's episode, we're uncovering four sneaky culprits behind your constant tiredness and what you can do to turn things around. From nutrient deficiencies to hormone imbalances, I'm giving you the lowdown on why your body feels drained and how to start getting your energy back – ASAP and long-term. What your noggin' will learn: Why "normal" iron levels might not be enough and the reason you're always exhausted. How two weeks of having high cortisol can cause your energy to nosedive. How your food could be secretly sending your energy crashing. The overlooked nutrient deficiency that may be the missing key to your energy problems. 🌻 The Healing RoadmapReady to uncover the science-backed, effective way to feel like your happiest, energetic, calm + healthiest self again - ASAP + long-term? Snag the Healing Roadmap while it's $0: https://sarahchelle.thrivecart.com/healing-roadmap/ Related episodes Iron - how to interpret your blood test episode Vitamin B12 - how to interpret your blood test episode Let's get you feeling better ASAP! 🌞 Come say hola: Instagram: @sarah_chelle_ Website: www.sarahchelle.com
Nov 4, 2024
22 min
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