When you hear the word cortisol, you might immediately think of stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed. It’s often called the “stress hormone,” but that name doesn’t tell the whole story. Cortisol plays a vital role in keeping you alive and functioning well — as long as it stays balanced.

We often chase big healing moments — the breakthrough therapy session, the silent retreat, the complete life overhaul. But what if it’s the micro-moments that hold the quietest, most lasting power?

Have you ever found yourself mid-conversation thinking, Wow, I can’t believe that was so long ago… time has flown by — and suddenly your brain is spiralling? All the things you thought you'd have done by now come flooding in, and none of them are ticked off. The panic creeps in.