The Basically Nourished Life

I'm obsessed with living well, and this newsletter shares tips on how you can create your own simple routine and habits for optimal wellness. You'll get easy recipes, my favorite products, and holistic health topics that focus on whole nutrition, detox, movement, and nervous system regulation.

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My wake-up call moment: The day I realized burnout wasn’t just 'stress'

Ever feel like your body is trying to tell you something, but you ignore it and power through anyway? That was me, 100%...until 6 years ago, when the weight of burnout finally broke me. (It's story time) I can remember it like it was yesterday. There was a thunderstorm raging outside, it was 1...

Jun 05, 2025 burnout cortisol exhaustion overwhelm overwhelmed stress stress relief

Health Tips for Nervous System Regulation

Hello, friends! This week, we’re diving into something so many of you struggle with—nervous system regulation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of stress, exhaustion, and “wired-but-tired” energy, your nervous system could be crying out for support. The good news? Small, intentional shifts ca...

by Krissy Ford — Mar 18, 2025 cortisol gut health nutrition nervous system reset stress

How to Beat the March 'Slump'

Does March feel weird to you? Like you're supposed to be shaking off winter fatigue and embracing fresh energy… but instead, you just feel exhausted, bloated, and completely off your game? You’re not alone. March is an in-between season, and it throws a curveball at our cortisol, gut health, a...

by Krissy Ford — Mar 18, 2025 burnout circadian rhythm cortisol fatigue gut health

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