The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holistically, Build Resilience, & Develop A More Loving Self-Image
Do you desire to repair your female cycle, regain your energy, develop a healthier relationship with yourself and body while dropping extra weight, build stress resilience, and grow into the best version of yourself? Welcome to the Holistic Life podcast. I am your host, Jessica Martinez, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on women's wellness.
In each episode, I explore the topics that matter most to you—hormone health, low-toxic living, stress management, mindset & well-being, and holistic wellness practices. My mission is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to lead a more balanced and healthy life.
Connect with me:
On Instagram @holistically_by_jess
holisticallybyjess.com
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Women's Hormone & Cycle Wellness Coach
Mindfulness & Mindful Eating Coach
Low-Tox Lifestyle Coach
Episodes
96 episodes
95. This Is Why You Restrict All Day and Can't Stop Eating at Night
If you have ever felt totally in control all day and then completely out of control by 9 p.m., you are not alone. This pattern is so much more common than you think, especially for women who have spent years trying to eat less.In this ep...
94. How to Stop Living in Survival Mode as a Highly Sensitive Woman
If you are a highly sensitive woman who understands herself really well and is still exhausted, still overwhelmed, and still giving more than you have, you are not doing anything wrong. Your nervous system just needs something different than in...
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93. Are You Highly Sensitive? Signs It’s Not Just Anxiety, Hormones, or Burnout
Do you pick up other people’s energy and emotions? Are you deeply affected by the world around you? Are you a deep feeler and thinker? If you have spent years wondering why, this episode might change everything.I break down...
92. Why Highly Sensitive Women Become People-Pleasers
You've always been the empathetic one. The supportive one. The one who just knows when something feels off in a room.But what if some of what you've called empathy is actually your nervous system doing something completely diff...
91. Why Consistency Looks Different for Men and Women (Especially in Your 30s and 40s)
Most women don’t struggle with consistency because they lack discipline.They struggle because they’re trying to apply rules that were never designed for their female body or their stage of life.In this episode, we look at why ha...
90. What I No Longer Believe About Nutrition and Wellness
Over the years, my perspective on nutrition and wellness has changed more than I ever expected.In this episode, I share some of the beliefs I once held about food, discipline, supplements, routines, and weight loss. And why real-life ex...
89. Toxins, Hormones, and Why Context Matters More Than Perfection
If you’ve ever felt anxious or overwhelmed trying to live low-tox, this episode is for you.We talk about why toxin exposure isn’t as black-and-white as it’s often made out to be, how hormones respond to context and timing, and why tryin...
88. Decision Fatigue, Hormones, and Why Staying On Track Feels So Hard (When Health & Wellness Decisions Drain Your Energy)
If thinking about your health feels mentally exhausting, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk about decision fatigue and why making “good” choices around food, hormones, and wellness can start to feel overwhelming, especially ...
87. The Missing Piece to Long-Term Weight Loss & Metabolic Health Without Losing Yourself or Your Agency
This episode dives into why sustainable weight loss/fat loss and metabolic health aren’t built through control, restriction, or suppression, but through regulation and skill-building. We look at how the body responds to stress, why...
86. Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? A Nuanced Look at Hormones, Stress, and Metabolism
Intermittent fasting works well for some people and not at all for others.In this episode, I discuss how intermittent fasting interacts with women’s hormones, energy, and stress levels, and why the same strategy can feel regulating in on...
85. GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What to Know, What to Consider, and Your Options (Plus the Bigger Picture)
GLP-1 medications are increasingly discussed in conversations about weight and metabolic health.In this episode, I take a grounded look at how GLP-1s work, what they do in the body, who they may be appropriate for, and what’s important t...
84. Is Coaching Right for You? Honest Answers to “Why Can’t I Just Do This on My Own?”
If you value independence but feel curious about coaching, I invite you to listen to this episode. I respond honestly to the most common questions and concerns I hear about dependency, accountability, and readiness. The goal of thi...
83. What a Holistic Nutritionist & Hormone Wellness Coach Actually Does, And Why It Could Be The Missing Piece For Your Health
Many women are doing all the “right” things for their health and still feel off.In this episode, I break down what a holistic nutritionist and hormone wellness coach actually does, how this work supports hormones, energy, and overall hea...
81. Why Winter Exposes Hormonal Imbalances You Could Ignore Before
If your cycle, energy, or PMS feels less forgiving in winter, then you'll want to listen to this episode.I dive into why hormonal symptoms often feel amplified this time of year and how you can approach support differently during ...
82. Why Goals Feel Heavy in January (Even When You Genuinely Want Change)
Every January, there's always a surge in people setting new personal, health, or business goals that are many times hard to reach. And that can put pressure on you to set unachievable goals for yourself, too. But what if you've set...
80. When a Highly Sensitive Nervous System Asks for Less: Reflections on Burnout and Capacity
In this reflective, confession-style episode, I share why I took an unplanned pause from podcasting, and what it showed me about burnout and capacity.I’m speaking from the middle of the process: noticing how mental, emotional, physical,...
79. Why Eating Out & Social Eating Feels Hard (and What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You)
Whether you struggle with eating out, overindulging at social events, or feeling “off” when you travel, these moments can make healthy habits feel nearly impossible.If you feel like restaurants, gatherings, or travel days tend to throw ...
78. A Check-In + Permission to Just Be (If You Need It)
Just a little check-in today. If you’re in a full season or feeling stretched thin, this episode is your permission slip to rest, pause, and just be. You’re allowed to slow down and I hope this gives you the reminder you needed. XO,...
77. You're Not Inconsistent, You're Cyclical
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good for a week” and then crash… or you’ve been judging yourself for not being consistent, you’re not alone. And you’re not inconsistent. You’re cyclical.In this episode, I talk about why you may feel in...
76. What Doing Laundry Taught Me About My Brain & Nervous System
A tiny chore that seems so simple ended up teaching me so much about my brain, my nervous system, and the way I relate to certain tasks. Tune in to this week's episode to hear how I make laundry feel less dreadful, what helps me mo...
75. When Rest Feels Unproductive
You finally get a quiet moment… and suddenly your brain starts running through your to-do list. Taking a break feels wrong, or like you’re falling behind or wasting time.Sound familiar?In this episode, I talk about why rest can ...
74. Confession Session: When I Don’t Want to Show Up
Sometimes, even when you love what you do, showing up feels hard.In this honest episode, I share a behind-the-scenes moment from my own life as an introvert and HSP, and what it really feels like when I don't feel like showing up. <...
73. The 4 Boundaries Every Woman Needs & Why
In today's episode, I talk about four boundaries that are foundational, especially for women of faith to feel balanced and live a peaceful & purposeful life.I go into each of these boundaries, how boundaries are actually biblical, an...
72. When It Feels Like No One Gets Your Need for Space and Peace and What to Do About It
In today's episode, we're diving into:- Why boundaries aren’t rude- How to protect your energy- And what to do when people just don’t understandMy hope is that this episode will help you find peace in the moments th...