Stronger by Design for Women with Michelle MacDonald

The Truth About Cortisol, Metabolism & Midlife Weight Loss with Dr. Allan Bacon

August 11, 2026·1h 6m
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What if cortisol isn't the reason you can't lose weight — and your metabolism isn't broken either? Michelle MacDonald brings back nutrition scientist and coach Dr. Allan Bacon for a conversation that dismantles two of the most persistent myths circulating in women's fitness right now. Together they break down exactly what cortisol is actually doing in your body during exercise, why zone two cardio lowers cortisol for the rest of the day even though it raises it for two hours (and why no...

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