Busyness Is Not A Badge of Honor: Distinguishing Rest from Laziness & How To Embrace It Without Guilt (Episode #43)

The Mental Load of Managing Your Own Health: Why It's So Challenging and How to Stay Grounded (Episode #49)

🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE [https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/138105]  Nobody talks about how exhausting it is to manage your own health. The information overload, the conflicting advice, the guilt when you fall short, the overwhelm when life changes and what was working suddenly doesn't anymore.  In this episode, Jess gets honest about where she is right now — navigating ACL recovery, metabolic shifts, a busy season, and the mental load of knowing what to do and still finding it hard.   In this episode, Jess covers: * Why the mental load of health management is real and heavy — information overload, social media, being your own advocate, and the emotional cost of a system that doesn't always help * Decision fatigue, the guilt and shame cycle, over-optimization burnout, and why life circumstances often require recalibration * How Jess actually stays grounded when it gets overwhelming & 5 powerful steps for achieving it  You are more capable than the overwhelm makes you feel. And you have more agency over your health than you might realize.  Connect with Jess: * Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess  [https://www.instagram.com/vitalbalancewithjess/] * Website: jessicatrone.com [https://jessicatrone.com/] * Email: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

A PMOS (PCOS) Roadmap: My Path To Remission & How To Find Yours (Episode #48)

🔗Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE [https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/138105] This is part two of Jess's PMOS (formerly PCOS) series. Last week covered what the condition is, why the name change matters, and how conventional medicine has failed women with this diagnosis.  This week is the practical follow-up — organized around the primary goal of blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity (the metabolic component of the condition, and hence the new name). Jess also covers supplements, reducing your toxic load, and weaves her own two-year path to remission throughout.  In this episode, Jess addresses: * Why lifestyle changes/habits are the foundation for addressing PMOS * What those lifestyle changes are, starting with the connection between blood sugar regulation and hormonal balance  * Nutrition strategies specifically for PMOS: protein, fat, fiber, food pairing, meal timing, and why there is no one-size-fits-all diet * Why resistance training moves the needle more than cardio for insulin resistance  * How chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation drive PMOS symptoms — and what it actually looks like to address stress versus just manage it * The circadian rhythm research specific to PMOS — why women with this condition might produce melatonin at the wrong time, and the connection to mitochondrial dysfunction * Sleep as a hormonal and metabolic lever — what even one bad night does to insulin sensitivity and why consistency matters * Supplements with evidence for improving PMOS: inositol, magnesium, berberine, omega-3s, vitamin D, and zinc * Endocrine disruptors — where they're hiding and how to start reducing your exposure * The order of operations Jess followed on her own two-year path to remission   This is the episode Jess wishes had existed when she was twenty-six with three diagnoses and no roadmap. Connect with Jess: * Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess  [https://www.instagram.com/vitalbalancewithjess/] * Website: jessicatrone.com [https://jessicatrone.com/] * Email: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

PCOS Has A New Name - And It Changes Everything (Episode #47)

🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE [https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/138105] PCOS has a new name! It is now officially PMOS — and Jess is finally doing the episode she's been putting off. In this deeply personal conversation, she shares her own diagnosis story, breaks down what PMOS actually is and why the new name more accurately reflects the condition, and makes the case for why the word "metabolic" changes everything.  In this episode, Jess discusses: * Why she hasn't done a PCOS episode until now — and what finally made it feel like the right time *  Her diagnosis story * The name change — what PCOS to PMOS actually means, and why the old name was a barrier to proper treatment and diagnosis * What PMOS actually is: hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance as the root cause, and why the ovaries are downstream of that  * The hormonal hierarchy — why insulin sits above reproductive hormones, and what that means for how PMOS develops and should be treated * Cortisol as a primary driver — why chronically stressed thin women are among the most underdiagnosed and undertreated * Why health is holistic — the brain and body are not separate systems, and PMOS is proof * Her top frustration with this condition and how it's handled in the traditional medical system  Part two next week — the HOW TO: nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, supplements, and what Jess's own path to remission actually looked like — coming next week.  Connect with Jess: * Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess  [https://www.instagram.com/vitalbalancewithjess/] * Website: jessicatrone.com [https://jessicatrone.com/] * Email: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

Beyond The Packing List: How To Prepare Your Body & Mind For Travel (Episode #46)

🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE [https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/138105] Jess and her family are heading to South Africa at the end of May — and preparing for that trip has meant thinking through a lot more than just packing.  In this episode, she shares how to prepare your body and mind for long-haul international travel: what flying actually does to your physiology, how to support your immune system and gut, what supplements she's bringing and why, and how to hold the mental and emotional piece of travel with flexibility and grace — including the faith element of making decisions with uncertainty.  In this episode, Jess discusses: •       What jet lag actually is physiologically — circadian rhythm disruption, hormone timing, and why it affects more than just sleep •       What long-haul flights do to your immune system, hydration, gut, and circulation •       How to start shifting your circadian rhythm right when you arrive at your destination •       Key supplements for travel that aid in sleep and immune support  •       In-flight habits to set you up for success when you arrive  •       The mindset piece — holding expectations loosely, staying flexible, and not letting routine attachment rob you of the experience •       Navigating real decisions with uncertainty — the faith element of preparing well and releasing the rest  Your body is more resilient than you give it credit for. Prepare well and let the trip be extraordinary. Connect with Jess: * Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess  [https://www.instagram.com/vitalbalancewithjess/] * Website: jessicatrone.com [https://jessicatrone.com/] * Email: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.

Is Inflammation Behind Your Symptoms? What It Is And How To Fight It With Food (Episode #45)

🔗 Book your free Hormone Clarity Call HERE [https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/138105] Inflammation gets talked about constantly in the health space, but rarely in a way that's actually useful. In this episode, Jess breaks down what chronic low-grade inflammation really is, why it's so central to hormonal and metabolic dysfunction in women, and which foods have the research behind them to help combat it.   In this episode, Jess discusses: •       The difference between acute and chronic inflammation  •       How chronic inflammation drives insulin resistance, cortisol dysregulation, thyroid suppression, and low progesterone •       Omega-3 fatty acids and how the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio affects your body's ability to handle inflammation •       Top 8 foods with properties known to combat inflammation, as well as useful ideas for incorporating them into your diet  •       The crowding out framework — how to incorporate this without overhauling your entire diet  Whether you're managing a chronic condition, dealing with hormonal imbalances, or just trying to feel better — these are the foods your body uses to fight back. Connect with Jess: * Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess  [https://www.instagram.com/vitalbalancewithjess/] * Website: jessicatrone.com [https://jessicatrone.com/] * Email: vitalbalancewithjess@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.