One Percent Woman Podcast

Gabrielle Villermaux
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Empowering conversations and inspiring stories from female leaders about the journey of finding inner success through authenticity, alignment, and abundance.

  1. 6D AGO

    Why Fat Loss Stalls in Your Late 20s & 30s (& What To Do About It)

    You’re not less disciplined. You’re not broken.And you’re definitely not “getting old.” But if you’re between 25–35 and suddenly fat loss feels harder than it used to… there’s a reason. In this episode, I break down: -- Why what worked at 22 won’t necessarily work at 32 -- The physiological and nervous system shifts happening in this chapter of life -- The accumulated “stress receipts” your body is now showing you -- Why chronic intensity stops working — even for disciplined women -- The side effects high-performing women experience after years of pushing -- Why health must become a priority (and why that’s not selfish) -- The new tools required for sustainable fat loss in your late 20s and 30s This is about building a body that can support: your ambition, your leadership, your relationships, your longevity If this resonated, it’s likely time for a smarter approach — one that supports your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system instead of fighting them. Apply for 1:1 coaching or explore the Define Method at [linked here]

    18 min

  2. FEB 6

    8 Skills That Separate High Performers From Burned-Out Overachievers

    In this episode, I break down the exact skill set that separates high performers from burned-out overachievers, and why real success has nothing to do with intensity — and everything to do with identity, regulation, and alignment. This conversation is rooted in both my personal experience — scaling a business quickly, managing a team, losing myself in the process, and stepping away to heal — and the patterns I see every day in high-achieving women who feel “stuck” in their health, energy, and consistency. If you’re ambitious, disciplined, and capable — but exhausted, inflamed, or constantly starting over — this episode will change how you think about performance forever. The difference between unregulated discipline and self-regulated high performance Why burnout isn’t caused by lack of discipline — but by lack of self-regulation What a day in the life of a burned-out overachiever vs. a high performer actually looks like How to build the skill of self-regulation (this is not a personality trait) Why knowing what to do isn’t enough — and how to close the awareness → action gap How identity dissonance quietly creates anxiety, inconsistency, and self-sabotage Why high performers don’t wait for motivation, confidence, or “perfect timing” The role of identity-led execution in sustainable success Why efficiency beats extremes — especially in health, fitness, and fat loss How high performers use data as feedback instead of punishment Why mental discipline is about not obeying every thought How boundaries are not selfish — they’re strategic The power of an internal locus of control in building momentum that compounds This episode is for you if: You’re successful on paper, but exhausted behind the scenes You’re disciplined in many areas of life — but stuck in your health or fitness You feel like you know what to do, but can’t seem to do it consistently You’ve swung between hustle and healing — and neither feels sustainable You want to be ambitious without sacrificing your body, energy, or peace

    39 min

  3. JAN 29

    When Healing Feels Worse Than Dieting — Let's Find The Middle Ground

    On one side, there’s extreme discipline:rigid tracking, hyper-control, leanness through restriction. On the other, there’s “healing”:listening to your body, food freedom, no rules. And a lot of women — especially high-achieving women — have swung from one extreme straight into the other. If you’ve ever gone from under-eating and over-training…to eating more, gaining weight, feeling inflamed, and being told “this is just part of the healing process” — this episode is for you. Because when chaos is labeled as healing, but your body feels worse, your clothes don’t fit, and your confidence is gone — you start doubting yourself. And yet… you still want structure.You still want to feel strong, lean, and confident. You just don’t want to destroy your hormones or relationship with food again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the grey area —the middle ground where discipline doesn’t mean restriction, and healing doesn’t mean chaos. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -- Why the pendulum swings so hard after years of restriction -- How chronic under-fueling and stress change your hunger hormones, metabolism, and nervous system -- Why hunger feels amplified and out of control when restriction ends -- The role cortisol, thyroid output, and nervous system dysregulation play in weight gain and inflammation -- Why your body overcorrects — and why that’s actually protection, not failure -- The difference between true physiological hunger and dopamine-seeking “relief hunger” -- Why “just listen to your body” falls apart when your nervous system is dysregulated -- How structure can reduce anxiety instead of creating control -- What healthy structure actually looks like with food, training, and lifestyle -- How to rebuild self-trust without white-knuckling or letting go completely -- Why fat loss and healing are not opposing goals — they just require a different approach 🎯 Ready for Support? If this episode hit close to home and you want help figuring out what the “middle” looks like for your body — whether that’s rebuilding your metabolism, stabilizing hormones, or losing fat without blowing everything up again ... Coaching Application link : https://forms.gle/dKucYTJ2KQr99iHH7

    22 min

  4. JAN 23

    Why High-Achieving Women Fall Through the Healthcare Cracks

    Have you ever been told “your labs are normal” — yet you know something isn’t right? You’re functioning. You’re disciplined. You’re doing all the “right” things. And yet… you feel puffy, inflamed, exhausted, anxious, unmotivated, bloated, or stuck despite your efforts. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually being missed in conventional healthcare — not because doctors don’t care, but because the system was never designed to look at health the way high-performing women actually need it to. Most women aren't “sick enough” to be diagnosed — but they’re far from thriving. That gray area between disease and optimal health is where metabolic, hormonal, gut, and nervous system dysfunction quietly develops long before anything crosses a clinical threshold. 🔍 What We Cover in This Episode -- Why “normal” lab results don’t equal optimal health -- The massive gray area between not sick and truly well -- How hormone imbalances and metabolic dysfunction start as adaptations, not diseases -- Why most lab reference ranges are too wide to catch early warning signs -- The critical markers that often go untested -- Nervous system and stress adaptation patterns -- Why the body can’t be treated in silos (hormones, gut, metabolism, mental health) -- How stress, under-fueling, poor recovery, and overtraining compound dysfunction -- Why high-achieving women are the most likely to be dismissed -- The role lifestyle plays as either the root cause — or the medicine When you stop chasing symptoms and start understanding your body through a different lens, everything shifts. Apply for coaching : https://forms.gle/nWC8BQae3PR7NbEw7 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gabbyvillermaux/

    13 min

  5. JAN 16

    The 3 Metabolism Problems Keeping High-Achieving Women Stuck

    If you’re disciplined, consistent, and doing “everything right” — but your body isn’t responding the way it used to — this episode will change how you look at your metabolism. I’ve worked with hundreds of high-achieving women who struggle with stalled fat loss, low energy, hormone imbalance, and burnout despite eating clean, training hard, and staying consistent. Over time, I noticed something most people miss: 👉 It’s not a motivation problem.👉 It’s not a discipline problem.👉 It’s a metabolic adaptation problem. In this episode, I break down the three metabolism patterns I see most often in high-performing women — and why pushing harder actually makes things worse. You’ll learn:• Why you can’t out-discipline a body stuck in survival mode• The difference between stress-driven, under-fueled, and dysregulated metabolism patterns• How chronic stress, undereating, and overtraining impact hormones, fat loss, and energy• Why your labs can look “normal” while your body feels anything but• What to focus on instead of cutting calories or adding more cardio This is for women who are driven, structured, and successful — but feel frustrated because the strategies that once worked for their body no longer do. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to identify which metabolism pattern sounds like you — and understand why your current approach isn’t working and what to do next. 🔍 TAKE THE METABOLISM QUIZ (linked here) Find out which metabolism pattern you’re in and what your body actually needs to respond again.

    22 min

  6. 12/22/2025

    How to Go All In for 2026 Without Burning Yourself Out

    If you’re an ambitious woman with big goals for 2026 — but zero interest in burning yourself out to achieve them — this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to pursue big goals while protecting your energy, nervous system, and long-term health — using standards, systems, and self-awareness. This is the strategy I use personally — and with my high-performing clients — to create success that’s sustainable. Why burnout often starts at the goal-setting phase, not mid-year How to set goals that challenge you without putting your body into survival mode The difference between goals vs. standards — and why standards create consistency How systems remove decision fatigue and protect your energy Why accountability isn’t weakness — it’s leverage How dopamine and reward systems impact motivation and follow-through Why celebrating small wins is a non-negotiable for high performers How to identify hidden energy leaks like perfectionism, overthinking, and control Why self-awareness is one of the most underrated performance tools

    30 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    7 Signs Your Metabolism Is Slowing Down (and You Don’t Even Realize It)

    Your metabolism doesn’t slow down because you’re lazy or getting older. It slows down because you’ve been surviving on stress, discipline, and under-fueling for too long and your body can’t keep up. We cover the exact metabolic clues women miss — and how your body is communicating that it feels overwhelmed, undernourished, and unsafe. 🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • 8 metabolic red flags women ignore • How stress, under-eating, and overtraining slow metabolism • Why carbs, recovery, and safety are the real fat-loss foundations • Why your body stops responding when it feels unsafe • How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival mode • What your cycle, digestion, and hunger cues reveal about your metabolism • The first steps to rebuilding metabolic capacity 💛 If this episode hit home…And if you're ready to rebuild your metabolism, balance your hormones, and finally feel like yourself again… ✨ Apply for 1:1 coaching with DEFINE

    29 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    8 Hormone Fixes High-Achieving Women Are Getting Wrong

    If you’re the woman who does everything right — you eat clean, work out, track your habits, listen to every wellness podcast — yet your body still isn’t responding… this episode is about to make everything click. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 8 most important hormone hacks for high-achieving women who are unknowingly living in survival mode. These aren’t trendy TikTok hacks, supplements, or “cycle syncing secrets.” These are the free, foundational shifts that tell your body: “You’re safe. You’re nourished. You can heal.” We cover the exact habits that cause hormone chaos — morning stress, low-carb dieting, “clean girl” eating, overtraining, under-recovering, nervous system overload, digestive dysfunction, and trying to outsmart physiology with more optimization. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Support your cortisol curve ✨ Eat for hormone balance (not restriction) ✨ Ditch the low-calorie “clean girl” trap ✨ Train smarter instead of harder ✨ Build muscle as a hormone strategy ✨ Regulate your nervous system daily ✨ Improve digestion without supplements ✨ Stop living in survival mode disguised as discipline And if you're ready to get out of survival mode, balance your hormones, rebuild your metabolism, and feel like yourself again → Apply for 1:1 coaching with DEFINE.

    21 min
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Empowering conversations and inspiring stories from female leaders about the journey of finding inner success through authenticity, alignment, and abundance.

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  • Creator
    Gabrielle Villermaux
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gabrielle Villermaux
  • Show Website
    One Percent Woman Podcast