Take Control of Your Health and Feel Incredible in Your Own Skin with Jenny Smith, Functional Medicine Health Coach, Ep.165
Celebrating the power of women, this episode shares tips and tools for you to look and feel incredible in your body and soul! We emphasize the healthy benefits of rest, self-care, and nurturing connections with others in order to optimize your mental health and overall wellness.
In this episode of the Empowered by Design podcast, we are joined by special guest, Jenny Smith, Functional Medicine Health Coach. Jenny is a board-certified health coach who empowers women over 40 to achieve their health and weight loss goals by optimizing their hormones. We explore Jenny's journey into health coaching, the significance of aging well, and the challenges women face over the course of their lifetime and especially during the perimenopause and menopause stages. Our conversation highlights the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the encouragement to break free from harsh diet restrictions, and Jenny’s SIMPLE framework for health. Passionate about holistic, root-cause healing, Jenny helps women increase their energy, confidence, and overall well-being through sustainable habits that fit into their busy lives.
women's health, empowerment, health coaching, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, aging, wellness, functional medicine, self-care, SIMPLE framework
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Jenny Smith is a dedicated, board-certified health coach helping women over 40 achieve their weight loss goals by optimizing their hormones. After years of struggling with her own symptoms and witnessing loved ones battle chronic diseases, Jenny made it her mission to empower women to reclaim their health.
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges women face in midlife, Jenny provides personalized guidance to address weight gain linked to hormonal changes. Passionate about holistic, root-cause healing, she helps women increase their energy, confidence, and overall well-being through sustainable habits that fit into their busy lives.
Download Jenny’s free weight loss guide: https://swl.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com/swlg
Find Jenny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyaz_simple/
Jenny’s Website: www.simplifiedlifestylecoaching.com
Other Links:
Our business coach, Shawn Mynar: https://shawnmynar.com/
Dr. Mary Claire Haver recommends this site to find a qualified menopause practitioner here: https://portal.menopause.org/NAMS/NAMS/Directory/Menopause-Practitioner.aspx
Takeaways:
- Aging is a privilege, and aging well is a choice.
- Women over 40 face unique health challenges that can be addressed through empowerment and education.
- Functional medicine focuses on root cause healing rather than just symptom management.
- Hormonal changes during menopause can significantly affect women's health and well-being.
- Hormone replacement therapy can alleviate many menopause symptoms when managed correctly.
- The SIMPLE framework (Sleep, Intermittent fasting, Meal planning, Protein, Lifting weights, Exhale) is essential for health.
- Caloric restriction is not the answer; focusing on nutrient-dense foods is key.
- Rest and self-care are crucial for hormonal balance and overall health.
- Finding supportive communities can enhance personal growth and health journeys.
- Letting go of societal pressures and expectations can lead to healing and self-acceptance.
Chapters:
- Introduction to Empowerment and Connection
- Jenny's Journey to Health Coaching
- Aging: A Privilege and a Choice
- Understanding Menopause and Hormonal Changes
- The SIMPLE Framework for Health
- The Importance of Protein and Blood Sugar Regulation
- Breaking the Sugar Cycle
- Reprogramming Our Relationship with Food
- Listening to Our Bodies
- Managing Stress and Finding Calm
- The Importance of Sleep
- Letting Go and Finding Clarity
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