Vital Balance With Jess
Tired of wellness advice that revolves around weight loss, physical appearance, and rigid routines that feel impossible to maintain?
Vital Balance with Jess is your no-BS space for real conversations about hormones, metabolic wellness, and holistic health. It's for women who feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync with their bodies and minds.
Hosted by Jess, a former attorney turned certified hormone coach, this show is for high-achieving women who’ve been dismissed by doctors, told their labs are “normal,” or have tried everything and still don’t feel well.
Each week, you’ll get practical tools and root-cause strategies to help you:
– Reclaim energy and focus
– Reduce cortisol and inflammation
– Stabilize your mood and cycle
– Heal your hormones (without perfectionism)
If you’ve been stuck in survival mode and want real solutions that work in real life, you’re in the right place.
This isn’t about chasing an ideal—it’s about building real, sustainable vitality from the inside out.
Vital Balance With Jess
How to Eat, Drink & Be Merry...Without Wrecking Your Hormones (Episode #21)
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The holidays aren’t “the problem” — it’s the pendulum swing we fall into: total indulgence on one side and rigid control on the other. In this episode, Jess breaks down what really affects women’s hormones this time of year and how to enjoy celebrations without guilt, stress, or metabolic chaos.
You’ll learn why holiday stress and disrupted routines impact cortisol, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, and mood — and how a few simple mindset and lifestyle shifts can protect your health without needing perfection.
If you’ve ever tried to “be good” during the holidays, only to end up feeling miserable, exhausted, or bloated, this episode will change the way you approach the season.
🌿 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- Why holiday “whiplash” leads to irritability, fatigue, cravings, and inflammation
- What cortisol, sleep disruption, and mindset do to your hormones and metabolism
- How stress affects digestion
- Why enjoyment and presence support your physiology more than restriction
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.