Comeback Athlete

Deciphering Your Body — Hormone Issues vs. Eating Too Much (with Jill Thornton)

Comeback Athlete Season 3 Episode 1

Are your symptoms really caused by hormone imbalances—or are lifestyle, stress, and nutrition the real culprits?

In this episode, I sit down with Jill Thornton, hormone health expert and founder of Breakthrough by Jill, to break down what’s actually holding most people back from feeling, looking, and performing their best.

🟢 In this episode, we cover:

  • How to tell the difference between true hormone dysfunction vs lifestyle/nutrition issues
  • Common signs of cortisol, insulin, thyroid, and metabolic stress
  • Why so many people assume “hormones are broken” when the fix is simpler
  • The peptide boom — what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what to consider before using them
  • Where the fitness industry gets it wrong with fat loss and hormone health
  • The basics most people ignore that would dramatically improve their health
  • What to focus on this week to get real momentum without chasing quick fixes

🟢 Who this episode is for:

  • Former athletes feeling stuck despite “doing everything right”
  • Busy adults confused by hormone talk online
  • Anyone overwhelmed by conflicting fitness & health advice
  • Coaches looking to better understand hormones vs behavior

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  • Training like an athlete again
  • Sustainable fat loss & metabolism
  • Hormones, recovery, and long-term health
  • Fitness that actually fits real life