Vital Balance With Jess

How to Eat, Drink & Be Merry...Without Wrecking Your Hormones (Episode #21)

• Jessica Trone • 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

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