Learning to Glow: Tips for Women's Health, Optimal Wellness in Midlife and Aging Gracefully

Jess
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Welcome to Learning to Glow, a podcast about Women's Health, our skin health and wellness optimization. Join us as we learn together and explore ways to live our best lives and personal growth. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, cultivate a positive mindset or explore topics important to women, we've got you covered. If you have ever found yourself googling: *How come I can't lose weight? *Why am I always so tired? *How do I set up my morning routine for success?*What is a healthy way to eat without restricting or beating myself up*How do I manage stress?*How can I treat my skin naturally and see results?*Do I need help with my gut health?*How to Balance my hormones?*How to lose weight over 40?*How to be Healthy in Midlife? Just to name a few, you are in the right place! Each episode, we'll invite experts and share tips and strategies to help you on your journey towards glowing up. From holistic and functional nutritionists, Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic healers and gut health specialists, you are in for some real enlightening information!  So if you're ready to make some positive changes and take control of your life, tune in and let's start glowing up together.

  1. 1D AGO

    167: My Current Wellness Routine That’s Making a Difference!

    Send us Fan Mail Wellness Update: Iron, Fitness, Supplements, Skincare, Sleep and Nutrition This is a real life wellness update with what I’ve been focusing on lately and what’s been making a difference. I’m sharing a mix of shifts in my routine, things I’ve added in, and a few habits I’ve been more consistent with. We talk through my iron journey and energy, a more structured approach to workouts and daily movement, and some of the supplements I’ve been testing and keeping in. If you’ve been feeling off or just want to tighten things up a bit, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and a few ideas to try. Brands I am loving (NOT Sponsored)  Frondescent (I am loving their Gua Sha, Hair oil and Supplements)  CON-CRĒT Creatine  Beef Liver Supplement  Cod Liver Oil  Forehead Tape For Fine Lines and Wrinkles  Anjali's Cup Ringa Mocktails  Stacked Nutrition   Iron episode with Samantha Chandler-Listen Here SHOP SALE: Use code SPRING for 20% off Simply Jess Skincare Click HERE  Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    31 min

  2. MAR 18

    166: Is Iron Deficiency Being Misunderstood with Samantha Chandler

    Send a text In this episode of Learning to Glow, I’m joined by Samantha Chandler to explore a completely different perspective on iron, heavy periods, and women’s health. Samantha shares how a “low iron” blood test during pregnancy led her down a path of iron supplementation, postpartum complications, and eventually a deeper investigation into how iron actually functions in the body. We talk about the difference between iron levels in the blood versus how iron moves through tissues, why ferritin levels can be misunderstood, and why many women with heavy periods may actually be dealing with iron dysregulation rather than simple deficiency. We also discuss the key nutrients that support healthy iron metabolism, including copper, vitamin A, whole food vitamin C, and electrolytes. Samantha shares why she believes food quality matters, how modern iron fortification may play a role in mineral imbalance, and simple ways women can start supporting their bodies through nutrient dense foods. This conversation challenges some of the common narratives around iron deficiency and invites women to look deeper at root causes when it comes to fatigue, heavy periods, and mineral balance. In this episode we talk about: • Why “low iron” on a blood test may not tell the full story • The difference between iron deficiency and poor iron circulation • Why ferritin levels are often misunderstood • The connection between heavy menstrual bleeding and iron regulation • Nutrients that support iron movement including copper and vitamin A • Cod liver oil, beef liver, and whole food sources of minerals Find Samantha: Click here Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    48 min

  3. MAR 11

    165: De-Mucking Your Life and Rebuilding Confidence with Cortney McDermott

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Learning to Glow, I’m joined by Cortney McDermott, author of Give Yourself Permission. We talk about confidence, intuition, and how to reconnect with your inner knowing when life starts to feel rigid or overly structured. Cortney shares the idea of “de mucking” your life and explains how simple practices like movement, walking, journaling, and gratitude can help clear mental noise so you can trust yourself more fully. • Why real confidence starts with learning to trust yourself • What it means to “de-muck” your life and reconnect with your intuition • Simple daily practices that help you build clarity and inner trust Find Cortney HERE  Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    34 min

  4. MAR 4

    164: Modern Unwinding: How to Feel Calm in a Busy Season of Life with Emily Bennett

    Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Learning to Glow, we’re talking about modern unwinding, better sleep, and what calm can actually look like in real life. I’m joined by Emily Bennett as we chat about how our relationship with stress, rest, and evening routines can shift as life seasons change, especially during motherhood and busy, high demand years. We talk about how stepping away from old wind down habits can improve sleep quality, reduce racing thoughts, and create more intentional evenings. Emily shares practical ways to build simple nighttime rituals that feel supportive rather than restrictive, and how small, consistent habits can have a powerful impact on nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing. Find Sante Blends:  https://santeblends.com/ Use code: GLOW25 for 25% off your order!  Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    28 min

  5. FEB 25

    163: Metabolism, Midlife Weight Gain & Fatigue with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, MD

    Send us Fan Mail After a decade in emergency medicine, Dr. Gajer shifted her focus to proactive, root-cause care centered on metabolic health, habit change, and improving healthspan. We talk about what’s missing in modern medicine, why being told “it’s just genetic” is rarely the full story, and how insulin resistance quietly drives many midlife symptoms. We dive into fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and loss of vitality, especially during perimenopause, and how insulin resistance, muscle loss, inflammation, gut health, thyroid and cortisol imbalance, and hormone shifts all connect. Dr. Gajer explains insulin resistance in simple terms and why the eat less move more approach often backfires in midlife. What we cover: Why midlife weight gain often comes down to insulin resistanceWhat insulin is doing behind the scenesWhy genetics are not the whole pictureThe metabolism shift that works in midlife: building muscle and stabilizing blood sugarProtein and fiber targets for metabolic healthSimple tools like post-meal walks and consistent eating windowsHow sleep and light exposure affect insulin resistancePerimenopause hormone changes and sleep disruptionFind Dr Gajer:  website click hereFind Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    41 min

  6. FEB 18

    162: The 4 Pillars of Women’s Health That Matter Most in Perimenopause with Bria Gadd

    Send us Fan Mail I’m joined by Bria Gadd, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who specializes in hormones and women’s health. Bria breaks down what is actually happening in perimenopause, why so many women feel dismissed or confused during this phase, and how years of stress and survival mode create what she calls health debt. Also how unexpected weight gain happens and what to do about it!  We talk about the foundations every woman needs before chasing the next supplement or protocol, including the four key pillars of health. In this episode, we cover: What is really happening in perimenopause and why symptoms can start earlier than expectedWhy so many women feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck despite doing “all the right things”The concept of health debt and how it builds over timeThe four key pillars of health every woman needs to focus onWhy hormone symptoms are often a signal, not the root problemA clear and grounded discussion on peptides and when they may or may not be helpfulFind Bria: Website Click Here  Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    42 min

  7. FEB 11

    161: Lunar New Year 2026: A Fire Horse Forecast with Letao Wang

    Send us Fan Mail I’m joined by Letao Wang, a professional counseling astrologist and spiritual counselor based in Hong Kong, for a grounded and eye opening conversation on Chinese astrology and the energetic shift ahead as we move into the Year of the Fire Horse in 2026. We begin by reflecting on the Year of the Wood Snake and the slower, more introspective energy that defined this cycle. Letao explains how the transition into the Fire Horse year marks a powerful change in pace, bringing faster movement, heightened intensity, and opportunities for rapid transformation.  In this episode:  • The shift from Wood Snake energy to Fire Horse energy and what that means emotionally and energetically • How fire years can accelerate change and where they can create burnout if we move too fast • How different Chinese zodiac signs may experience 2026 differently • Practical guidance for navigating Lunar New Year and the months ahead with intention and balance Find the New Oracle Deck: HERE  Follow Letao On Instagram: HERE  Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    40 min

  8. FEB 4

    160: Your Gut Health Affects Your Brain, Sleep, and Stress More Than You Think With Martha Carlin

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore gut health and how it impacts overall well-being. Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest, shares her journey into gut health science after her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. That experience led her to leave her to build a science-driven company focused on gut health and chronic disease. The conversation examines how gut health is connected to chronic conditions such as leaky gut, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and inflammation. We also discuss how everyday lifestyle factors can either support or disrupt the gut, including: • Diet and the impact of the Western food system • Antibiotics and gut recovery • Exercise and gut resilience • Sleep, stress, and nervous system balance Find Martha HERE Find Jess below! Website: Simply Jess Skincare SIMPLY JESS SKINCARE: Each and every product is naturally derived, highly concentrated and most importantly, super performing! Every product was born out of a need to have a truly pure product that met my high standards for efficacy. Subscribe to Our Newsletter! You can take 20% off Your Order of our all natural skincare line with code: PODCAST Shop Now!  Favorite Supplements for Health and Fat loss: Click HERE  My favorites are the Power Greens, Digestive Enzymes and Brain Power  Favorite Mouth and Face Tape- Use Code JESSICAITURZAETA15 for 15% off Click Here  Mushroom Coffee-15% off with Code: SIMPLYJESSSKINCARE15 Click Here Email Us! jess@learningtoglow.com Follow us! Instagram Tik Tok

    41 min
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Welcome to Learning to Glow, a podcast about Women's Health, our skin health and wellness optimization. Join us as we learn together and explore ways to live our best lives and personal growth. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, cultivate a positive mindset or explore topics important to women, we've got you covered. If you have ever found yourself googling: *How come I can't lose weight? *Why am I always so tired? *How do I set up my morning routine for success?*What is a healthy way to eat without restricting or beating myself up*How do I manage stress?*How can I treat my skin naturally and see results?*Do I need help with my gut health?*How to Balance my hormones?*How to lose weight over 40?*How to be Healthy in Midlife? Just to name a few, you are in the right place! Each episode, we'll invite experts and share tips and strategies to help you on your journey towards glowing up. From holistic and functional nutritionists, Chinese Medicine Acupuncturists, Ayurvedic healers and gut health specialists, you are in for some real enlightening information!  So if you're ready to make some positive changes and take control of your life, tune in and let's start glowing up together.

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