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84. The Real Reason You Feel Off, Exhausted, and Anxious Is Probably Your Gut with Functional Medicine Dietitian Jillian Smith

If you’re struggling with bloating, acne, fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, or unexplained weight issues your gut health could be the root cause. In this episode, Gut Personal's functional medicine dietitian, Jillian Smith breaks down how the gut impacts every system in the body, including digestion, skin, metabolism, hormones, and mental health. You’ll learn how to identify both obvious and subtle signs of gut imbalances and why symptoms like brain fog, low energy, inflammation, and mood changes are often linked back to what’s happening in your gut. This conversation also covers: * The connection between gut health, hormones, and weight loss resistance * How gut imbalances contribute to acne, eczema, and other skin issues * Why anxiety, depression, and brain fog can stem from the gut * The role of inflammation and the immune system in overall health * Common gut health mistakes (including over-restricting foods and overusing supplements) * Why probiotics and trending “gut health fixes” don’t always work * The impact of stress, diet, and lifestyle on your microbiome * Simple, practical ways to support gut health naturally You’ll also discover how to improve your gut function so you can unlock better energy, clearer skin, balanced hormones, and overall wellbeing. Whether you’re new to gut health or have been trying to “fix” your symptoms for years, this episode provides a deeper understanding of what’s really going on and where to start. Find Jillian on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/jilliansmith.rd/] If you are interested in diving into gut testing with Jillian, check it out here [https://www.gutpersonal.com/products/the-testing-package]. Use code: JENNA to save on testing and any GutPersonal Supplements.

83. I'm Pregnant! Health Updates, First Trimester Recap and My Untraditional Pregnancy Philosophy

I’m back… and surprise I’m pregnant! We are gearing up for the two under two train, currently 19ish weeks and finally feeling like myself again, so we’re doing a full first trimester recap + life update. From how we found out, to being postpartum depleted going into this pregnancy, to the shifts I made immediately (sleep, supplements, boundaries) I’m sharing what this season has actually looked like behind the scenes. We also get into choosing a midwife and homebirth again, waiting on ultrasounds, first trimester mental health, finding out the gender, and how different this pregnancy already feels vs the last one. Very much a “20 minute voice note that turns into an hour” kind of episode because man, I missed you all and it feels good to be back in front of the mic.

82. Astrology Explained: How to Actually Use Your Birth Chart to Better Your Life and Discover Your Life’s Purpose

What is astrology, really? And how do you actually use your birth chart to discover your life’s purpose? In this episode, we break down astrology in a clear, beginner-friendly way so you can understand what your birth chart means and how to apply it to your real life. If you’ve ever wondered how to read your birth chart, what your sun, moon, and rising signs represent, or whether astrology is personality, fate, or free will this conversation will give you clarity. Astrologer and numerologist Danielle Mercurio explains: - What a birth chart is and how it’s calculated- The difference between your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign- How astrology connects to identity, personality, and life themes- How to use your birth chart for self-discovery and personal growth- What your chart can reveal about your strengths and life’s purpose We also talk about identity shifts, reinvention, and why so many women feel like they’re in an “in-between” season of becoming. This episode is perfect for anyone who is spiritually curious, new to astrology, or ready to go deeper than horoscopes. You’ll walk away understanding how to use astrology as a tool for awareness, clarity, and discovering your life’s purpose not as limitation, but as empowerment. If you’ve looked at your birth chart before but didn’t know what to do with it, this episode will help you finally connect the dots. Learn all things astrology by subscribing to Danielle's Substack [https://daniellemercurio.substack.com/] Follow Danielle on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/daniellemercurio/] Check all things Danielle out here [www.daniellemercurio.com] Be sure to be following Jenna along on Instagram here [www.instagram.com/itsjennakennedy]

81. The Mom Guilt Nobody Warned Us About with Jess Glazer

No one talks about so many of the most important parts of motherhood. The quiet guilt. The second‑guessing. The accidents you couldn't avoid. In this episode, we’re unpacking the mom guilt nobody warned us about, the self-doubt that can follow everyday parenting moments. We unpack perfectionism in parenting, redefining what a “good mom” actually means, navigating boundaries, breaking generational cycles without erasing the good, and the pressure to be fully present while still wanting ambition, autonomy, and peace. This conversation is for moms in their 30s and 40s who are trying to raise children without losing themselves. It's an honest conversation about motherhood and all that comes with it.

80. Business Closures, Motherhood, & Identity Collapse- The Seasons No One Prepares You For With Jess Glazer

The title for this episode very much could be: The Things You Only Say Aloud To Your Best Friend. This is the first episode of many to come, that I sit down with one of my best friends to just talk about the things we only say to each other through a 20-minute voice note. You know... those messages you try to keep short, but before you know it, you’re spilling your heart and soul into the phone, hoping she’ll know exactly what to say on the other side. The conversations you wish you could have with more people about the realest parts of life. From what life is really like on the other side of shutting your once very successful company down, to the parts of motherhood people are struggling with but not saying aloud, to the complete whirlwind it is to let go of who you once were but have no idea who you are becoming. This is a real, raw, honest conversation about life in your mid-30s to early 40s, when your life looks nothing like you planned, but somehow you couldn’t imagine it any other way. This is the kind of conversation that makes you feel less alone in the thoughts you’ve been carrying quietly. The ones that only come out when you’re talking to someone who knows every version of you... past, present, and the one still unfolding. If you’re in a season of transition… if you’ve outgrown parts of your old life but haven’t quite landed in the next one yet… if you’ve found yourself wondering, is anyone else feeling this way? This episode is for you. Pull up a chair. Put your headphones in. And consider this your reminder that you’re not behind, you’re not broken, and if you desperately want to have these conversations in a voice note at 10pm, join us. Connect with Jenna on Insta here [https://www.instagram.com/itsjennakennedy/] Connect with Jess on Insta here [https://www.instagram.com/jess.glazer/]