Life Update, Big Changes in My Business, and What’s Coming Next

Your Body Won't Heal Until...

If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but your body still isn't responding — eating healthy, taking supplements, working out — and nothing is working, this episode will completely change the way you think about healing. Most women try to fix gut issues, hormone imbalances, fatigue, and stubborn weight by stacking more supplements, more protocols, and more discipline. But the body doesn't heal because you push it harder. It heals when... In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most overlooked foundations of root-cause healing.  Topics covered: * What the nervous system is actually doing (and why it matters for your gut, hormones, and metabolism) * The survival hierarchy your body always follows * Why your symptoms are your body communicating — not betraying you * Why more supplements, more workouts, and more restriction can keep you stuck * The four foundations of physiological safety Connect with Kenzie on Instagram: @kenzie.gracefit Interested in working together? find out more by clicking here - https://rebuiltrootsco.com/ [https://rebuiltrootsco.com/]

Life Update, Big Changes in My Business, and What’s Coming Next

It’s been a minute since I sat down and recorded a solo episode, so today we’re catching up. Over the last few months there have been a lot of shifts happening behind the scenes. Growth in the business, big decisions, new opportunities, and a season that required me to put some things down so I could fully focus on others. In this episode, I’m sharing a real life update, the mindset shift that’s been guiding this season for me, and what’s changing moving forward with the podcast. Sometimes progress doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from choosing where your energy actually belongs. If you’ve been navigating your own season of growth or transition, I think this conversation will resonate. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to follow the show so you don’t miss upcoming episodes. You can also connect with me on Instagram where I share daily education around gut health, hormones, metabolism, and root-cause healing. Instagram: @Kenzie.GraceFit [https://www.instagram.com/kenzie.gracefit/]

Why High-Performing Women Lose Their Period: Cortisol, Bodybuilding & Nervous System Suppression

If you’re a high-performing woman who trains hard, eats clean, pushes through exhaustion and your period disappeared this episode is for you. In this conversation, we unpack the physiology behind why chronic stress and elevated cortisol can suppress ovulation. Your cycle is brain-led. And when the brain perceives threat — whether from underfueling, overtraining, hyper-productivity, or chronic emotional stress — reproduction becomes optional. We break down: • How cortisol impacts ovulation • The connection between bodybuilding culture and hypothalamic suppression • What “survival mode” actually looks like in the body • Why nervous system regulation must be integrated with metabolic healing • The behavioral shifts that often precede cycle restoration This is not about choosing between supplements or somatics. It’s about understanding that ovulation requires both energy and safety. If your body has shut down your cycle, it’s not broken, it’s protective. And the path forward is layered. How to Connect: Brittany Roth Somatic Therapist & NLP Practitioner Instagram: @britttanyroth [https://www.instagram.com/britttanyroth/] Kenzie Grace Functional Women’s Health Practitioner Founder of Rebuilt Roots Co. Instagram: @kenzie.gracefit Website: https://rebuiltrootsco.com [https://rebuiltrootsco.com]

From Diet Culture to Rooted Health: Unlearning the Hustle & Healing the Body

In this candid and raw conversation, I sit down with a dear friend and fellow health coach to reflect on the darker side of our journeys in the fitness industry. We talk about the hustle culture, the pressure to look a certain way, and the health sacrifices we made in the name of "progress." Together, we share how those experiences ultimately cracked us open to do the deeper work—personally and professionally—and how it shaped the way we now support women through healing, not punishment. If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, overtraining, or chasing "results" at the expense of your wellbeing… this one’s for you. What we cover: * How our early health journeys were shaped by toxic body ideals * The wake-up moments that forced us to question it all * The nervous system cost of constant control * How we rebuilt our health (and careers) from the inside out * The values we now lead with as practitioners in women’s health You’ll walk away feeling seen, grounded, and reminded that your body doesn’t need to be “fixed”—it needs to be listened to.

A Holistic Approach to Acne: A Candid Conversation with Katie Bokin

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Katie - an aesthetician who’s walked the bumpy road of skin struggles herself. From battling breakouts to navigating the noise of skincare advice, Katie shares her honest story of trial and error, what finally clicked for her, and how it shaped the way she now supports clients in her treatment room. This is a down-to-earth conversation on healing, self-trust, and why skin health isn’t one-size-fits-all. We cover: * Katie’s personal skin journey (and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it) * Why healing isn’t linear — and what to do when it feels like nothing’s working * Her top 3 tips for anyone struggling with acne right now Rooted Conversations is hosted by Kenzie Grace, FDN-P and founder of Rebuilt Roots Co. Follow for more gut, hormone & metabolism truths: @kenzie.gracefit [https://www.instagram.com/kenzie.gracefit/]