Podcast Ep. 5: Could High Cortisol Be the Missing Piece in Your Health?

Episode Summary: If you’ve ever wondered why you’re exhausted all day but can’t sleep at night, crave sugar constantly, feel anxious for no obvious reason, or simply don’t feel like yourself anymore, this episode is for you. Jen shares the missing puzzle piece that transformed her own health journey: understanding the connection between the nervous […]

Lighter Food Recipes for Summer – Without Sacrificing Protein

July is hot. Many of us naturally crave lighter food recipes for summer – fresh produce, juicy fruits, and simple meals that don’t require standing over a stove for an hour. Interestingly, both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern nutrition support this seasonal shift. The challenge is that many women – including me (Jen) – […]

Podcast Ep. 4: Recharge with the Basics

Episode Summary: If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, this episode is for you. Instead of chasing the newest supplement or complicated wellness trend, Jennah and Jen share six simple daily basics that lay the foundation for better energy, healthier hormones, improved sleep, and a calmer nervous system. These “6 Basics” are easy […]

It’s All in My Head? How My Thoughts Impact My Health

A few years ago, if someone had suggested that my thoughts impact my health, I (Jen) would have rolled my eyes. Not because I didn’t believe the mind was important, but because when you’re dealing with physical symptoms—fatigue, pain, hormone imbalances, inflammation, poor sleep, digestive issues, or chronic stress—the problem feels very physical. It feels […]

Podcast Ep. 3: Cycle Syncing When Everything’s NOT Perfect

Episode Summary: Have you ever looked at a cycle syncing chart and thought, That sounds great… but there’s no way that works in my real life? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make cycle syncing practical—even if you’re raising kids, working full-time, caring for aging parents, navigating perimenopause, or simply […]

Podcast Ep. 2: Cycle Syncing: Hormone Balance in Real Life

Episode Summary: Have you ever wondered why some weeks you’re full of energy and motivation, while other weeks you feel exhausted, emotional, or crave all the carbs? The answer may not be a lack of discipline—it may simply be your hormones doing exactly what they were designed to do. In this episode, we’re introducing the […]

Podcast Ep. 1: Tired but Wired and What to do About It

Episode Summary: Do you ever feel completely exhausted all day, only to find yourself wide awake when it’s finally time to sleep? We call that “tired but wired”. In this episode of Hormone Health for Real Life, Jen and Jennah dive into one of the most common complaints they hear from women: feeling “tired but […]