Health Hacks

Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson
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Health Hacks is a functional medicine podcast for women who are done being told their labs are "normal" while still feeling exhausted, hormonally off, and dismissed. Hosted by Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson of Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, each episode uncovers the real reasons women struggle with fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, and more — with practical, evidence-informed answers you can actually use. Learn more about us and our practice at www.thrivecfh.com/functional-medicine

  1. Aug 24

    Why Can't I Lose Weight? What Your Body May Be Trying to Tell You

    If you've been struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson explore the most common — and often overlooked — reasons why weight loss stalls, and share practical steps that may help get things moving again. In this 14-minute conversation, Dr. Jeni and Tara cover how hormones, thyroid function, chronic stress, and metabolic adaptation can quietly work against your efforts. Rather than another one-size-fits-all approach, this episode takes a functional health perspective — looking at the whole picture of what your body may need to shift. Whether you've hit a plateau, tried multiple diets, or feel like your metabolism just won't cooperate, this conversation may give you the clarity you've been missing. Questions this episode explores: Why can't I lose weight even when I eat healthy?How do hormones and thyroid function affect weight loss?What is metabolic adaptation and how does it affect me?Can stress cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight?What does a functional medicine approach to weight loss look like?Ready to take the next step? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  2. Aug 10

    Why Am I Always Tired? What Functional Medicine Says About Fatigue

    Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You're not alone — and you're not imagining it. In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson dig into one of the most common complaints they hear in practice: persistent, unexplained fatigue. Dr. Jeni explains that fatigue is a symptom, not a diagnosis — and that distinction matters. If you've been told your labs are "normal" but still feel run-down, this conversation may help you understand what questions to ask and where to look next. From hormonal imbalances and thyroid dysfunction to gut health and nutrient deficiencies, there are many factors that can quietly drain your energy. In just 11 minutes, Dr. Jeni and Tara break down some of the most overlooked root causes of chronic tiredness and share a functional health perspective on what it may actually take to feel better. Questions this episode explores: Why am I always tired even when I get enough sleep?What does it mean that fatigue is a symptom, not a diagnosis?What are the most common root causes of chronic fatigue?Can hormones or thyroid issues cause exhaustion?How does functional medicine approach fatigue differently?Ready to find out what's actually draining your energy? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  3. Jul 27

    Still Sick Even Though Your Labs Are Normal? What Functional Medicine Looks For

    Have you been told your labs are "normal" — but you still feel anything but? This is one of the most frustrating experiences in practice, and in this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson break down exactly why it happens. Conventional lab work is designed to rule out disease, not to optimize your health. Functional medicine looks at the same results through a different lens — searching for patterns, imbalances, and ranges that may indicate your body is struggling, even when everything "checks out" on paper. In this 15-minute conversation, Dr. Jeni explains what functional medicine looks for that standard testing may miss — from thyroid patterns and adrenal function to nutrient levels and inflammatory markers — and what steps may help you actually feel better. Questions this episode explores: Why can you feel sick even when your labs come back normal?What's the difference between "normal" and "optimal" lab ranges?What does functional medicine look for that conventional testing may miss?Can thyroid or adrenal issues appear normal in standard blood work?What is root cause medicine and how is it different from symptom management?Want answers about why you still don't feel well? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  4. Jul 22

    Why Women Feel Dismissed in Healthcare: Hormones, Faith, and What Real Care Looks Like

    What happens when a nurse practitioner with 30 years of emergency medicine experience leaves the ER to build something completely different? In this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge sits down with Sharon Lemoine, ARNP and founder of Gig Harbor Medical Spa and Concierge Medicine in Washington state for a rich conversation about women's health, hormones, and the role of faith in healing. Sharon shares why she left emergency medicine to create a boutique practice where patients are never rushed — and why she believes personalized, faith-centered care may be the future of medicine. She and Dr. Jeni also explore what many women don't understand about hormone replacement therapy, why so many women feel dismissed by conventional medicine, and what it looks like when a provider truly listens. If you've ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling unheard, this conversation may feel like a breath of fresh air. Questions this episode explores: Why do so many women feel dismissed by conventional medicine?What do women commonly misunderstand about hormone replacement therapy?How does faith intersect with functional and holistic healthcare?What is concierge medicine and how is it different from traditional care?What should women know about advocating for their hormone health?Want personalized support for your hormones and health? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  5. Jul 13

    Hormone Optimization: Why Your Labs Are Normal but You Still Don't Feel Like Yourself

    Have you been told your labs are normal — but you still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or low libido? In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson dig into what hormone optimization actually means and why hormone-related symptoms often have deeper root causes than most people realize. True hormone health isn't about replacing a single low hormone. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and insulin all communicate with each other — and an imbalance in one area can affect the entire body. Dr. Jeni and Tara explain how functional medicine evaluates hormones differently by considering lifestyle, stress, sleep, metabolic health, and symptom patterns, not lab values alone. In this episode, you'll learn: What hormone optimization actually meansWhy normal lab work doesn't always tell the full storyThe connection between hormones, thyroid, cortisol, and metabolismHow sleep, nutrition, and strength training may support hormone balanceWhen it may be time to seek a more comprehensive evaluationReady to take a closer look at your hormone health? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  6. Jun 29

    Why Diets Keep Failing You: A Functional Medicine Approach to Lasting Weight Loss

    Have you tried every diet, done everything right, and still can't get the scale to move? In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson explore why weight loss is far more complex than eating less and moving more — and what functional medicine looks at differently. Weight gain is often a symptom, not the root problem. Factors like insulin resistance, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, chronic stress, poor sleep, inflammation, and gut health issues can all contribute to weight loss resistance. Dr. Jeni and Tara break down how functional medicine identifies and addresses these root causes — rather than just putting you on another restrictive plan. This episode also covers practical strategies you can start today — including protein intake, strength training, sleep optimization, and sustainable lifestyle changes that may support real metabolic improvements. In this episode, you'll discover: Why traditional diets often fail despite your best effortsThe connection between insulin resistance and stubborn weight gainHow stress and poor sleep may impact your metabolism and fat storageWhy hormones and thyroid health matter for weight lossThe role of gut health in metabolism and inflammationReady to find out what's really standing between you and lasting weight loss? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  7. Jun 15

    PCOS is Now PMOS: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Hormones, Metabolism, and Real Solutions

    If you've been diagnosed with PCOS — or suspect you might have it — this episode is essential listening. PCOS is now being renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and this isn't just a label change. It fundamentally changes how we understand and treat one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women today. In this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson break down why this name change matters, what PMOS actually is, and why it's a metabolic condition — not just an ovarian one. They discuss the root causes from a functional medicine perspective, including insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, inflammation, and gut health, and explain what standard lab testing may miss. If you've been told your labs are "normal" but still struggle with irregular cycles, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, or fertility challenges — this episode may give you the clarity you've been looking for. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the name change from PCOS to PMOS matters for how it's treatedWhat PMOS actually is — and why it's a metabolic conditionCommon symptoms in women that are frequently missed or dismissedRoot causes including insulin resistance, adrenal dysfunction, and gut healthWhat comprehensive testing reveals that standard labs may overlookReady for real answers and solutions? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

  8. May 20

    The Root Cause of Autoimmune Conditions (And Why Women Are Most Affected)

    Autoimmune conditions are on the rise — and what many people don't realize is that they're not random. They are often the result of underlying imbalances in the body. In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson break down why autoimmune conditions happen, why women are disproportionately affected, and what a root-cause approach to healing may look like. Approximately 80% of people with autoimmune conditions are women — and that's not a coincidence. Estrogen, hormonal shifts during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, and genetic factors all play a role in immune dysregulation. Add in gut health issues, environmental exposures, and chronic stress, and the picture becomes clearer. Dr. Jeni explains how functional medicine approaches autoimmune conditions differently — looking at gut permeability, inflammation, hormones, and nutrient deficiencies rather than simply managing symptoms with medication. In this episode, you'll learn: Why autoimmune conditions are not random — and what may be driving themWhy women make up approximately 80% of autoimmune diagnosesThe role of gut health, leaky gut, and dysbiosis in immune dysfunctionHow environmental toxins and chronic stress may trigger immune responsesWhat a functional medicine approach to autoimmune healing looks likeReady to explore what's really driving your symptoms? Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Jeni at Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health in Branson, MO: Book your free consultation

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Health Hacks is a functional medicine podcast for women who are done being told their labs are "normal" while still feeling exhausted, hormonally off, and dismissed. Hosted by Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson of Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, each episode uncovers the real reasons women struggle with fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, and more — with practical, evidence-informed answers you can actually use. Learn more about us and our practice at www.thrivecfh.com/functional-medicine

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson
  • Show Website
    Health Hacks