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YOU in Balance
Episode 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...
2026-03-02
22 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 8: Blood Sugar After 35-The Hidden Driver of Weight, Anxiety & Fatigue
Episode 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...
2026-02-23
28 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 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...
2026-02-16
17 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 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...
2026-02-09
15 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 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
2026-02-02
28 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 4: Gut Check: The Gut Episode Every Woman Needs to Hear
How 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
2026-01-26
30 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 3: Hormones 101 for Midlife Moms
What’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,
2026-01-19
17 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 2: Burnout in Your 40s: Why Eating Less and Moving More Isn’t the Answer
Today’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...
2026-01-12
13 min
YOU in Balance
Episode 1: Jen's Story and the Mission behind You In Balance
YOU 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...
2025-12-05
17 min