The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holisticall

Jess Martinez, CHN
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Do you desire to repair your female cycle, regain your energy, develop a healthier relationship with yourself and body while dropping extra weight, build stress resilience, and grow into the best version of yourself? Welcome to the Holistic Life podcast. I am your host, Jessica Martinez, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on women's wellness.  In each episode, I explore the topics that matter most to you—hormone health, low-toxic living, stress management, mindset & well-being, and holistic wellness practices. My mission is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to lead a more balanced and healthy life.  Connect with me:On Instagram @holistically_by_jessholisticallybyjess.com Certified Holistic Nutritionist Women's Hormone & Cycle Wellness Coach Mindfulness & Mindful Eating Coach  Low-Tox Lifestyle Coach 

  1. 1D AGO

    88. Decision Fatigue, Hormones, and Why Staying On Track Feels So Hard (When Health & Wellness Decisions Drain Your Energy)

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If thinking about your health feels mentally exhausting, you’re not alone.  In this episode, I talk about decision fatigue and why making “good” choices around food, hormones, and wellness can start to feel overwhelming, especially when stress is high and hormones are shifting.  I share how this shows up in our daily life, why it’s so common for thoughtful, high-achieving women, and what actually helps create momentum without needing to think about your health all day long. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References:  Danziger, Levav, & Avnaim-Pesso (2011) Extraneous factors in judicial decisions https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1018033108Linder et al. (2014) Time of day and the decision to prescribe antibiotics https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/1910546Vohs, K. D., et al. (2008) Making choices impairs subsequent self-control https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18444745/Polman, E., & Vohs, K. D. (2016) Decision fatigue: Choosing and self-control https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/sites/carlsonschool.umn.edu/files/2018-12/polman_vohs_2016_spps_decision_fatigue_0_0.pdfMcEwen, B. S. (2007) Stress and adaptation: Central role of the brain https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17615391/Poromaa, I. S., & Gingnell, M. (2014) Menstrual cycle influence on cognition and emotion https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4241821/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    30 min

  2. FEB 9

    87. The Missing Piece to Long-Term Weight Loss & Metabolic Health Without Losing Yourself or Your Agency

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 This episode dives into why sustainable weight loss/fat loss and metabolic health aren’t built through control, restriction, or suppression, but through regulation and skill-building.  We look at how the body responds to stress, why consistency matters more than restriction, and what it takes to support energy, hormones, and appetite without relying on extremes. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References: McEwen BS. Protective and damaging effects of stress mediators. Annals of the New York Academy of SciencesLoucks AB et al. Energy availability and reproductive function. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismBerthoud HR. The neurobiology of food intake and body weight regulation. Physiology & BehaviorWalton JC et al. Circadian rhythms, metabolism, and hormonal regulation. Endocrine ReviewsSchiller CE et al. Progesterone, GABA, and stress tolerance. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    21 min

  3. FEB 2

    86. Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You? A Nuanced Look at Hormones, Stress, and Metabolism

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Intermittent fasting works well for some people and not at all for others. In this episode, I discuss how intermittent fasting interacts with women’s hormones, energy, and stress levels, and why the same strategy can feel regulating in one season and destabilizing in another. The goal of this episode is to help you make informed choices instead of following trends. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References:  ▪︎ Circadian Rhythm Fasting Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/circadian-rhythm-fasting ▪︎ Time-Restricted Eating and Metabolic Health Sutton EF et al., Cell Metabolism (2018). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29951594/ ▪︎ Intermittent Fasting and Stress Hormones Carlson O et al., Journal of Nutrition (2007). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17921383/ ▪︎ Energy Availability, Cortisol, and Reproductive Function Loucks AB et al., Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/88/1/297/2845084 ▪︎ Chronic Stress, HPA Axis, and Metabolic Dysregulation McEwen BS, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17003125/ ▪︎ Sex Differences in Fasting and Metabolic Response Clayton DJ et al., Nutrition & Metabolism (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25775639/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    28 min

  4. JAN 26

    85. GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: What to Know, What to Consider, and Your Options (Plus the Bigger Picture)

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 GLP-1 medications are increasingly discussed in conversations about weight and metabolic health. In this episode, I take a grounded look at how GLP-1s work, what they do in the body, who they may be appropriate for, and what’s important to think through before using them. I also explore with you natural ways to support metabolic regulation, so you can make an informed decision with clarity, agency, and a broader perspective. Enjoy! Jess ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References:  New England Journal of Medicine — Semaglutide and weight loss https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183NIH — GLP-1 physiology and mechanisms https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5397288/NIH Bookshelf — GLP-1 receptor agonists https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551568/Cleveland Clinic — GLP-1 agonists overview https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/13901-glp-1-agonistsPubMed — Long-term outcomes and adherence https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35441470/Reuters — Discontinuation rates of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/most-patients-using-weight-loss-drugs-like-wegovy-stop-within-year-data-show-2023-07-11/NBC News — Eating disorder risk and GLP-1 medications https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/eating-disorders-increase-weight-loss-drugs-wegovy-zepbound-rcna162124 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    28 min

  5. JAN 19

    84. Is Coaching Right for You? Honest Answers to “Why Can’t I Just Do This on My Own?”

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If you value independence but feel curious about coaching, I invite you to listen to this episode. I respond honestly to the most common questions and concerns I hear about dependency, accountability, and readiness.  The goal of this conversation isn’t to convince you to seek support. The goal is to help you discern when coaching helps, when it doesn’t, and how to decide what would truly serve you right now. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    20 min

  6. JAN 12

    83. What a Holistic Nutritionist & Hormone Wellness Coach Actually Does, And Why It Could Be The Missing Piece For Your Health

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Many women are doing all the “right” things for their health and still feel off. In this episode, I break down what a holistic nutritionist and hormone wellness coach actually does, how this work supports hormones, energy, and overall health, how it differ from medical care, and why this kind o  support could be the missing piece for your health.  Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    27 min

  7. 12/29/2025

    81. Why Winter Exposes Hormonal Imbalances You Could Ignore Before

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 If your cycle, energy, or PMS feels less forgiving in winter, then you'll want to listen to this episode. I dive into why hormonal symptoms often feel amplified this time of year and how you can  approach support differently during this season. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References: • Czeisler, C. A., et al. (2015). Circadian rhythms, sleep, and endocrine regulation. Endocrine Reviews, 36(4), 447–470. 🔗 https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/36/4/447/2354686 • Walker, M. (2017). Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Scribner. 🔗 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-We-Sleep/Matthew-Walker/9781501144318 • Loucks, A. B., Kiens, B., & Wright, H. H. (2011). Energy availability in athletes. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 96(7), 2030–2041. 🔗 https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/7/2030/2833678 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    13 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    82. Why Goals Feel Heavy in January (Even When You Genuinely Want Change)

    👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 Every January, there's always a surge in people setting new personal, health, or business goals that are many times hard to reach. And that can put pressure on you to set unachievable goals for yourself, too.  But what if you've set reasonable goals for yourself, yet these feel heavy and difficult to achieve? This episode offers a different way to understand what’s happening. I dive into why motivation can drop when capacity is low, how winter affects the body’s ability to initiate change, and what it means to approach goals with more ease instead of pressure. Enjoy! ✨️ Private Monthly Coaching References: • Czeisler, C. A., et al. — Circadian rhythm, sleep, and hormonal regulation Endocrine Reviews https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/36/4/447/2354686 • Lambert, G. W., et al. — Light exposure, dopamine activity, and motivation The Lancet https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673603134016 • McEwen, B. S. — Stress, cortisol, and how the body allocates energy Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences https://nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2008.03995.x • Schiller, C. E., et al. — Progesterone, GABA, and stress tolerance Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091302213000338 Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation.

    13 min
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Do you desire to repair your female cycle, regain your energy, develop a healthier relationship with yourself and body while dropping extra weight, build stress resilience, and grow into the best version of yourself? Welcome to the Holistic Life podcast. I am your host, Jessica Martinez, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on women's wellness.  In each episode, I explore the topics that matter most to you—hormone health, low-toxic living, stress management, mindset & well-being, and holistic wellness practices. My mission is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to lead a more balanced and healthy life.  Connect with me:On Instagram @holistically_by_jessholisticallybyjess.com Certified Holistic Nutritionist Women's Hormone & Cycle Wellness Coach Mindfulness & Mindful Eating Coach  Low-Tox Lifestyle Coach 

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