Stress Reducing Morning Ritual
Today is all about a morning ritual that will reduce your stress and bring total joy to your day.
Enter: my go to homemade adaptogenic latte. The only latte recipe you need. It’s only around 100 calories and supports metabolism, hormones, and reduces stress. And bonus-it tastes delicious!
You can find the full tutorial on my instagram here.
You can also find the link to my favorite holiday athletic set + to go cups from this video here.
Now let’s get into all the health benefits:
Raw A2 Grass-Fed Milk
Milk that your body might tolerate more smoothly, especially if you struggle with digesting A1 proteins. Raw A2 milk is naturally rich in enzymes, probiotics, omega-3s, all things that are ruined by the pasteurized counterpart. This can be tricky to find as many grocers refuse to carry them. I find mine at Bristol Farms, Sprouts, or Mother’s Market. Call your local health food grocers to see if they carry. Sadly, it is not available at Whole Foods.
It supports strong hormones, steady energy, and glowing skin from within.
Raw, Unfiltered Honey
Unheated. Unprocessed. Alive. Raw honey brings enzymes, antioxidants, and prebiotic support for a healthy gut microbiome. It gives you quick, usable energy — but more gently than refined sweeteners. Think smooth, steady fuel rather than a spike-and-crash cycle. Make sure whatever you buy is raw, organic, unfiltered….that has the most health benefits.
Himalayan Sea Salt
Just a pinch — but don’t skip it. This brings out the flavor in the honey and adds electrolytes like sodium, magnesium & potassium help support hydration, muscle function, and adrenal balance. Especially helpful during cold, dry weather, busy mornings, workouts, or hormone-driven hunger swings.
But now onto the most important part…..
Olive Mush- My Self-Care Secret Weapon
Olive Mush combines olive leaf + botanical herbs + functional mushrooms into a chai flavored blend that supports more than flavor — it supports balance, resilience, and calm.
Here’s what makes it a game-changer:
- Adaptogenic support — Because Olive Mush includes mushrooms like Reishi mushroom, Cordyceps, and Lion’s Mane, it offers adaptogenic effects. Adaptogens help the body adapt to physical, emotional, and environmental stress, supporting a balanced stress response instead of overreaction.
- Stable energy + mental clarity — without the coffee jitters — Unlike caffeine-heavy drinks, Olive Mush delivers gentle energy, focus, and calm alertness. Mushrooms like cordyceps contribute to oxygen utilization and endurance. Lion’s Mane supports cognition, nerve health, and mental sharpness.
- Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & immune-supportive — Olive leaf (and its components) combined with the bioactive compounds in mushrooms provide antioxidants, help modulate immune response, and contribute to cellular health. The skin benefits are incredible too as it’s rich in polyphenols.
- Holistic nourishment: body, mind & stress resilience — This latte becomes more than a morning treat; it becomes a ritual that supports metabolic balance, hormonal rhythm, stress resilience, and nourishing energy — a gentle wake-up for both body and nervous system.
Blend your latte like this:
- 1 cup raw A2 grass-fed milk
- 1–2 tsp raw honey
- Pinch of Himalayan sea salt
- One shot of espresso
- 1 tsp–1 Tbsp Olive Mush (adjust to taste)
Day 2 Glow Slow Holiday Wellness Tip:
Choose a morning beverage that supports your body and nervous system — we don’t want to be running on fumes.
Try this latte today, or tweak your usual morning drink by adding minerals + healthy fats + adaptogenic support. See how you feel. Notice your energy. Notice how calm (or not) your nervous system feels.
Journal Prompt
What does my body feel like when I slow down enough to nourish it — not just wake it up?
Reflect on the difference between running on adrenaline and running on nourishment.
What rhythms make you feel calm, steady, and energized?