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.
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Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Women's Hormone & Cycle Wellness Coach
Mindfulness & Mindful Eating Coach
Low-Tox Lifestyle Coach
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
82. Why Goals Feel Heavy in January (Even When You Genuinely Want Change)
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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 reasonable goals for yourself, yet these feel heavy and difficult to achieve?
This episode offers a different way to understand what’s happening. I dive into why motivation can drop when capacity is low, how winter affects the body’s ability to initiate change, and what it means to approach goals with more ease instead of pressure.
Enjoy!
References:
• Czeisler, C. A., et al. — Circadian rhythm, sleep, and hormonal regulation
Endocrine Reviews
https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/36/4/447/2354686
• Lambert, G. W., et al. — Light exposure, dopamine activity, and motivation
The Lancet
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673603134016
• McEwen, B. S. — Stress, cortisol, and how the body allocates energy
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2008.03995.x
• Schiller, C. E., et al. — Progesterone, GABA, and stress tolerance
Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302213000338
Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.