04/30/2026
So my job is better than therapy! š
A massive umbrella review on depression and exercise found that walking can be even more effective than counseling or medicationā¦especially when you take it outside.
When cortisol stays elevated, your body shifts into a constant stress response. Over time, that can impact mood, increase anxiety, disrupt sleep, and contribute to symptoms of depression. And a lot of what drives that today is simpleā¦poor sleep, unstable blood sugar, lack of sunlight, and not enough movement.
The good news is, the solutions are simple too. Prioritize 7ā9 hours of quality sleep, get sunlight within an hour of waking, walk outside regularly, and make sure youāre eating enough protein to stabilize blood sugar. Even a simple morning walk can support your circadian rhythm, regulate cortisol, and improve mood all at once.
If you want to go deeper into how to truly heal from the inside out, I break this down in my new book, Heal Your Cells, co-authored with Dr. Will Cole. We walk through key nutrient deficiencies that contribute to poor mental health, and share how you can restore your body at the cellular level.
To preorder our book now, just comment āHYCā and Iāll send you the link.
