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👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Intermittent fasting works well for some people and not at all for others. In this episode, I discuss how intermittent fasting interacts with women’s hormones, energy, and stress levels, and why the same strategy can feel regulating in one season and destabilizing in another. The goal of this episode is to help you make informed choices instead of following trends. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References:  ▪︎ Circadian Rhythm Fasting Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/circadian-rhythm-fasting ▪︎ Time-Restricted Eating and Metabolic Health Sutton EF et al., Cell Metabolism (2018). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29951594/ ▪︎ Intermittent Fasting and Stress Hormones Carlson O et al., Journal of Nutrition (2007). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17921383/ ▪︎ Energy Availability, Cortisol, and Reproductive Function Loucks AB et al., Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/88/1/297/2845084 ▪︎ Chronic Stress, HPA Axis, and Metabolic Dysregulation McEwen BS, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17003125/ ▪︎ Sex Differences in Fasting and Metabolic Response Clayton DJ et al., Nutrition & Metabolism (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25775639/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 GLP-1 medications are increasingly discussed in conversations about weight and metabolic health. In this episode, I take a grounded look at how GLP-1s work, what they do in the body, who they may be appropriate for, and what’s important to think through before using them. I also explore with you natural ways to support metabolic regulation, so you can make an informed decision with clarity, agency, and a broader perspective. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References:  New England Journal of Medicine — Semaglutide and weight loss https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183NIH — GLP-1 physiology and mechanisms https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5397288/NIH Bookshelf — GLP-1 receptor agonists https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/Cleveland Clinic — GLP-1 agonists overview https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonistsPubMed — Long-term outcomes and adherence https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/Reuters — Discontinuation rates of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/most-patients-using-weight-loss-drugs-like-wegovy-stop-within-year-data-show-2023-07-11/NBC News — Eating disorder risk and GLP-1 medications https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/eating-disorders-increase-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy-zepbound-rcna162124 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If you value independence but feel curious about coaching, I invite you to listen to this episode. I respond honestly to the most common questions and concerns I hear about dependency, accountability, and readiness.  The goal of this conversation isn’t to convince you to seek support. The goal is to help you discern when coaching helps, when it doesn’t, and how to decide what would truly serve you right now. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Many women are doing all the “right” things for their health and still feel off. In this episode, I break down what a holistic nutritionist and hormone wellness coach actually does, how this work supports hormones, energy, and overall health, how it differ from medical care, and why this kind o  support could be the missing piece for your health.  Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If your cycle, energy, or PMS feels less forgiving in winter, then you'll want to listen to this episode. I dive into why hormonal symptoms often feel amplified this time of year and how you can  approach support differently during this season. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References: • Czeisler, C. A., et al. (2015). Circadian rhythms, sleep, and endocrine regulation. Endocrine Reviews, 36(4), 447–470. 🔗 https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/36/4/447/2354686 • Walker, M. (2017). Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Scribner. 🔗 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-We-Sleep/Matthew-Walker/9781501144318 • Loucks, A. B., Kiens, B., & Wright, H. H. (2011). Energy availability in athletes. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 96(7), 2030–2041. 🔗 https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/7/2030/2833678 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Every January, there's always a surge in people setting new personal, health, or business goals that are many times hard to reach. And that can put pressure on you to set unachievable goals for yourself, too.  But what if you've set reasonable goals for yourself, yet these feel heavy and difficult to achieve? This episode offers a different way to understand what’s happening. I dive into why motivation can drop when capacity is low, how winter affects the body’s ability to initiate change, and what it means to approach goals with more ease instead of pressure. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References: • Czeisler, C. A., et al. — Circadian rhythm, sleep, and hormonal regulation Endocrine Reviews https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/36/4/447/2354686 • Lambert, G. W., et al. — Light exposure, dopamine activity, and motivation The Lancet https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673603134016 • McEwen, B. S. — Stress, cortisol, and how the body allocates energy Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2008.03995.x • Schiller, C. E., et al. — Progesterone, GABA, and stress tolerance Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302213000338 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 In this reflective, confession-style episode, I share why I took an unplanned pause from podcasting, and what it showed me about burnout and capacity. I’m speaking from the middle of the process: noticing how mental, emotional, physical, and social energy can quietly become overextended, especially for highly sensitive, high-capacity women. This episode explores: - what burnout can look like before it becomes obvious - what consistency isn’t - how sensitivity isn’t the problem and what is  - and what it means to slow down  This is an honest reflection and an  invitation to listen inward, especially if your nervous system has been asking for less. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or quietly exhausted, this episode is a reminder that honoring your capacity is part of sustainable wellness and that pausing can be an act of integrity. ✨️ Monthly Private Coaching Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Whether you struggle with eating out, overindulging at social events, or feeling “off” when you travel, these moments can make healthy habits feel nearly impossible. If you feel like restaurants, gatherings, or travel days tend to throw you off your routine, this episode will help you understand why it feels so challenging, and what your body is actually trying to communicate. I cover all the areas that shape your eating experience long before you even take a bite. (And if you want the deeper, step-by-step support, we just had a full intentional eating lesson inside the Hormone Refresh Membership covering dining out, social eating, and travel from a hormone-supportive, nervous-system–aware approach. See membership link below.)  XO, Jess  ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Got a podcast topic idea? Click here. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Just a little check-in today. If you’re in a full season or feeling stretched thin, this episode is your permission slip to rest, pause, and just be. You’re allowed to slow down and I hope this gives you the reminder you needed.  XO, Jess  ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Got a podcast topic idea? Click here. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good for a week” and then crash… or you’ve been judging yourself for not being consistent, you’re not alone. And you’re not inconsistent. You’re cyclical. In this episode, I talk about why you may feel inconsistent, especially when it comes to work, home responsibilities, friendships, and your health; and why none of it means you’re doing anything wrong. This conversation is here to help you exhale, feel seen, and finally understand yourself through a softer, more compassionate lens. Enjoy! XO, Jess  ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Got a podcast topic idea? Click here. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 A tiny chore that seems so simple ended up teaching me so much about my brain, my nervous system, and the way I relate to certain tasks.  Tune in to this week's episode to hear how I make laundry feel less dreadful, what helps me move through it with more ease, and what it  taught me about myself.  Enjoy! XO, Jess  ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Got a podcast topic idea? Click here. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 You finally get a quiet moment… and suddenly your brain starts running through your to-do list. Taking a break feels wrong, or like you’re falling behind or wasting time. Sound familiar? In this episode, I talk about why rest can feel unproductive, what’s really happening beneath that guilt, why it’s so hard to slow down, what your body might really be trying to tell you, and  and why learning to pause or rest is one of the most powerful forms of self-leadership and personal growth. Enjoy! Jess  ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Sometimes, even when you love what you do, showing up feels hard. In this honest episode, I share a behind-the-scenes moment from my own life as an introvert and HSP, and what it really feels like when I don't feel like showing up.  And if you’ve ever put pressure on yourself, and have felt guilty for needing rest or pulling back, I invite you to tune in to this one.  Enjoy! Jess ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 In today's episode, I talk about four boundaries that are foundational, especially for women of faith to feel balanced and live a peaceful & purposeful life. I go into each of these boundaries, how boundaries are actually biblical, and offer practical ways to identify where your boundaries are too loose or too rigid, so you can restore balance and well-being. Enjoy! Jess ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 In today's episode, we're diving into: - Why boundaries aren’t rude - How to protect your energy - And what to do when people just don’t understand My hope is that this episode will help you find peace in the moments that feel draining and remind you that honoring your needs is an act of love to both you and others, even when others can’t see it or disagree with you. Enjoy! Jess ✨️Join The Hormone Refresh Membership✨️ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.