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YOU in BalanceEpisode 17: The Midlife Inflammation Loop: Why So Many Symptoms Show Up in Your 40sEpisode 17: The Midlife Inflammation Loop: Why So Many Symptoms Show Up in Your 40sMany women in their 40s start noticing symptoms that feel unrelated — joint stiffness, digestive changes, brain fog, sleep disruption, and stubborn weight gain.In this episode, Jen explains how chronic low-grade inflammation can connect these symptoms and why it often increases during midlife.You’ll learn:The difference between acute and chronic inflammationSigns your body may be dealing with systemic inflammationWhy inflammation often rises in your 40sTh...
2026-04-2716 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 16: Movement in Your 40s — Why Pushing Harder Isn’t the AnswerEpisode 16: Movement in Your 40s — Why Pushing Harder Isn’t the AnswerIn this episode of You in Balance, we’re talking about why the “push harder” workout mentality can backfire in your 40s — and what to do instead.If you’re feeling more exhausted after workouts, noticing slower recovery, stubborn weight changes, or disrupted sleep, this conversation will help you understand why.You’ll learn:• How stress and cortisol impact fat storage and hormones• Why recovery becomes non-negotiable in midlife• What a supportive weekly workout structu...
2026-04-2023 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 15 — What I Wish I Knew in My 30sEpisode 15 — What I Wish I Knew in My 30sIn this more personal episode, I share the lessons I wish someone had told me in my 30s — when I believed health meant pushing harder, doing more, and staying disciplined at all costs.We talk about how chronic stress, under-fueling, overtraining, and lack of rest quietly impact hormones, energy, and resilience over time — and why midlife often becomes the moment when the body asks for a different kind of support.This conversation is about shifting from c...
2026-04-1310 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 14: You Still Have Time: What to Do Now to Support Your Body Before SummerEpisode 14: You Still Have Time: What to Do Now to Support Your Body Before SummerSpring break has passed, summer suddenly feels close, and many women quietly start wondering if they’re already behind.In this episode, we reframe that pressure — and talk about what your body actually needs right now.This isn’t about extreme detoxes, restriction, or rushing change. It’s about supporting your physiology in ways that create steadier energy, better regulation, and feeling more at home in your body as summer approaches.You’ll learn:Why this p...
2026-04-0617 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 13: What Support Actually Looks Like in MidlifeEpisode 13: What Support Actually Looks Like in Midlife If pushing harder doesn’t work anymore, this episode explains why — and what support actually looks like after 40.In this final episode of the mini-series, Jen breaks down why midlife bodies need a different approach to healing and regulation, and why more supplements, protocols, or “doing it right” often creates more stress. You’ll learn how gentle, consistent, and layered support helps the body regulate itself again — and why foundations like sleep timing, nourishment, movement, and stress load matter more than in...
2026-03-3016 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 12: How to Read Your Body’s Signals (Without Overanalyzing or Panicking)Episode 12: How to Read Your Body’s Signals (Without Overanalyzing or Panicking)In midlife, the body communicates more clearly — but that clarity can easily turn into overthinking or fear.In this episode, Jen explores how to listen to your body’s signals without spiraling or trying to fix everything at once. You’ll learn why symptoms often feel louder after 40, the difference between listening and hyper-monitoring, and how long-standing discomfort can quietly become your “normal.”This conversation reframes symptoms as information — not failure — and offers a calmer way to...
2026-03-2316 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 11: Regulation vs Willpower: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer After 40Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer After 40If you feel like you’re doing all the “right” things but your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is for you.In midlife, many women try to fix symptoms with more discipline — stricter food rules, harder workouts, more control. But the real issue often isn’t willpower. It’s regulation.In this episode, Jen explains:Why willpower used to work — and why it often backfires after 40What regulation actually means and why it matters for hormones, digestio...
2026-03-1610 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 10: Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice Stops Working After 40Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Advice Stops Working After 40Have you ever wondered why the things that used to work for your body suddenly don’t anymore — even though you haven’t changed that much?In this episode, Jen breaks down why midlife can feel like a turning point for energy, digestion, hormones, and stress tolerance — and why this shift isn’t a failure or lack of discipline. It’s physiology.You’ll learn why generic health advice often falls apart after 40, how cumulative stress changes the body’s capacity to adap...
2026-03-0913 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 9: Adrenal Fatigue: Is it Real? (And What's Actually Happening)Episode 9: Adrenal Fatigue — Is It Real?In this episode of the You In Balance Podcast, we’re unpacking one of the most talked-about — and most misunderstood — terms in functional health: adrenal fatigue.You’ll hear why this term became so popular, what it helped validate for so many people (especially women), and where it can actually fall short. We’ll talk about how chronic stress impacts cortisol patterns, why symptoms can exist even when labs look “normal,” and why looking at the body through a systems-based lens matters more than labels.Thi...
2026-03-0222 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 8: Blood Sugar After 35-The Hidden Driver of Weight, Anxiety & FatigueEpisode 8: Blood Sugar After 35 — The Hidden Driver of Weight, Anxiety & FatigueIf you’re exhausted by mid-afternoon, struggling with anxiety, or finding weight harder to lose after 35 — even when you’re eating well — blood sugar may be the missing piece.In this episode of The You in Balance Podcast, Jen explains blood sugar in a simple, relatable way and why it becomes more sensitive in midlife. You’ll learn how blood sugar impacts energy, mood, hormones, sleep, and metabolism — and why this isn’t about willpower or restriction.In this episod...
2026-02-2328 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 7: Functional Testing isn’t the Transformation, This is…Getting functional lab results can feel like a breakthrough moment — answers, validation, relief. But what happens after the results arrive?In this episode of the You in Balance Podcast, Jen pulls back the curtain on the part of healing that almost no one talks about: why test results alone don’t create change — and what actually does.This conversation is for women who:Have invested in testing but still feel stuckKnow what they should be doing but struggle to implement itFeel overwhelmed trying to “do it all r...
2026-02-1617 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 6: Perimenopause vs Menopause: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)Episode 6: Perimenopause vs Menopause — What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)If you’ve been told “your labs are normal” but you feel exhausted, anxious, overstimulated, or unlike yourself — this episode is for you.In this episode, Jen breaks down the real differences between perimenopause and menopause, why most women feel their worst before periods stop, and how a functional medicine approach can bring clarity during this confusing season.This is not about doing more — it’s about understanding what your body needs now.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The key diffe...
2026-02-0915 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 5: What the heck is an FDN-P anyway?In this episode, Jen walks you through what it means to be a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and how FDN-Ps can serve YOU! She also explains the process of working with her and why testing and coaching are both vital pieces of the health puzzle. For more information on Jen and YBHC, follow along on IG @youniquebalancehcCheck out the YBHC website at: www.youniquebalancehch.com
2026-02-0228 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 4: Gut Check: The Gut Episode Every Woman Needs to HearHow the gut influences your hormones, mood, and immune system — and what to do about itTune in to hear how your symptoms may be gut related and what to do about it! Ready to take the next step with your gut healing? Schedule a call with Jen: https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOtLearn more about YBHC at:www.youniquebalancehc.com Follow along on IG: @youniquebalancehc
2026-01-2630 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 3: Hormones 101 for Midlife MomsWhat’s Really Going On with Estrogen, Progesterone & CortisolIf you’ve been feeling like your energy has tanked, your mood is unpredictable, or your metabolism has hit a wall… you’re not alone. So many women in midlife feel this way and are told it’s “just aging” or “normal hormones.”But here’s the truth — it’s not just age. It’s about what’s happening under the surface with your hormones — specifically estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol.So in today’s episode, we’re unpacking:What’s really going on with those three key hormones,
2026-01-1917 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 2: Burnout in Your 40s: Why Eating Less and Moving More Isn’t the AnswerToday’s episode is titled Burnout in Your 40s: Why Eating Less and Moving More Isn’t the Answer.Have you been lead to believe that the reason you’re gaining weight, feeling exhausted, or not fitting in your jeans anymore is because you need to eat less and move more?Yep. Me too. We were all taught this, and for a while, it might have even worked. I know it did for me but then 40 hit and it actually started to backfire.Listen in and learn ways t...
2026-01-1213 minYOU in BalanceEpisode 1: Jen's Story and the Mission behind You In BalanceYOU in Balance: Real talk + real tools for midlife hormones, burnout, and gut health.Welcome to the YOU in Balance podcast--where midlife moms learn to take the guesswork out of their health so they can feel better in their bodies, regain their energy and thrive in this new chapter. After listening to each episode, you should feel empowered to take back your health. You deserve to feel vibrant at every stage of life!In today's episode, you will hear from Jen Alsman, FDN-P and owner of Younique Balance HC. She will...
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