UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi

Dr. Jenna Blasi
  • 5.0 (19)
  • Alternative Health

Health on all levels--mind, body, spirit. Transformational wellness. We will discuss all things health: Nutrition, Fitness, Lifestyle, Mindset and personal development, stress management. Real info about menopause.

  1. 22h ago

    EP 89 Rethinking Gut Health with Dr. Kim Bretz, ND

    What if you don’t need more information to solve your gut issues, but rather, you just need a professional to support you? Welcome to another episode of UPLEVEL and another discussion on gut health! Today, Dr. Jenna is joined by a naturopathic doctor who has spent more than 20 years helping people make sense of their gut health. Dr. Kim Bretz isn’t afraid to question trends and focuses on balancing evidence with real clinical experience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), why gut health issues affect more women, why they’re often dismissed, the danger of food restriction, gut health in midlife, visceral hypersensitivity, and so much more! We delve into the hormonal fluctuations women experience and how they affect GI symptoms before discussing the nervous system and gut-brain interaction. Dr. Bretz also discusses how gut health disorders are diagnosed and the nocebo effect in gut health and DGBIs. Our guest shares some solutions to gut issues that can be put into place and tells us where she usually starts with patients experiencing gut problems. Finally, you’ll be reminded of the importance of hiring a professional to help with gut health issues. To hear all this and even be inspired to strive for food freedom, be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode: A warm welcome to today’s guest, Dr. Kim Bretz. What disorders of gut-brain interaction are and why it’s important to understand. Why gut health issues are often dismissed, especially for women. The danger of food restriction and how it shows up in gut disorders. What happens to digestion and gut health in midlife: visceral hypersensitivity. The connection between a woman’s hormones and their gut health. Dr. Bretz touches on how the nervous system comes into play in gut health. The danger of gut health misinformation and demonizing food groups. A breakdown of the Rome Criteria and how it has changed.The nocebo effect and how we can avoid fear surrounding food because of it. Dr. Bretz shares some solutions for gut health issues with listeners. The danger of DIY gut health and why hiring a professional is imperative. A reminder that gut health shouldn’t be that hard: food freedom. Dr. Bretz answers some of Dr. Jenna’s rapid-fire gut health questions. What the gut has taught our guest about the human body. The main takeaway of today’s episode, according to Dr. Bretz.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Kim Bretz Dr. Kim Bretz on LinkedIn Dr. Kim Bretz on Instagram Dr. Kim Bretz on Facebook UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  2. Aug 18

    EP 88 The Gut Health Myths Keeping You Stuck

    There is a plethora of false information about gut health out there that can lead you further and further from the truth. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is breaking down some gut health myths that could be keeping you stuck. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the power of having a diverse diet and be reminded that in order to have a healthy gut, you need to eat a wide range of food groups, not eliminate food groups indefinitely. From parasite cleanses to the nuances of testing, this episode explores all the gut health myths you may be falling victim to. Dr. Jenna also breaks down what really makes a difference in gut health. (Spoiler alert: It’s not exciting; it’s foundational!) To hear all this and more, be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic: busting some gut health myths.What a healthy gut actually functions on.Why your food list shouldn’t get smaller.Dr. Jenna’s thoughts on parasite cleanses.The danger of overdiagnosing SIBO.Why you can’t be fooled by normal test results.What actually moves the needle in gut health.Action steps for this week: look at your food list.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Episode 79: Are You Solving the Right Health Problem? Episode 74: When Personalization in Health Goes Too Far UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  3. Aug 11

    EP 87 How Your Gut is Shaping Your Hormones

    There is an ongoing conversation between your gut and your hormones, and if you’re only listening to one, you’re missing part of the story. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is diving into the gut-hormone connection. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the key pathways of communication between the gut and hormones, what the estrobolome does, and more! We delve into what may disrupt the estrobolome before discussing what you can do to support your gut health. Dr. Jenna reminds listeners that everything that supports gut health also supports the estrobolome. Finally, you’ll be left with some action steps to support your gut health. To hear all this and be encouraged to prioritize gut health as part of your overall hormone health, be sure to press play now!  Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic: the connection between the gut and hormones.How the gut and the hormones communicate. The missing piece of your hormone picture: the estrobolome. Why balance in the gut is imperative for overall health. A breakdown of what disrupts the estrobolome. What you can do to support your gut health.Dr. Jenna shares today’s action steps. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  4. Aug 4

    EP 86 Understanding Your Gut

    One of the most overcomplicated, misunderstood, and important pieces of your health puzzle is your gut. Welcome to another episode of UPLEVEL! Today, Dr. Jenna is talking about understanding your gut. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why your gut is also called your second brain, the importance of trying to figure out what it’s trying to communicate about your health, and so much more! She breaks down what your gut symptoms are actually telling you, then discusses questions you can ask yourself about these symptoms to learn more about your overall health. Dr. Jenna even shares what supports a healthy gut. Finally, listeners will be left with an action step for this week to help better understand the gut. Thanks for tuning in!  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing our topic for August: Gut health. Asking yourself what your gut is actually trying to tell you. Why your gut is known as your second brain. What your gut symptoms are telling you.Some questions to ask yourself about your gut health. A breakdown of what supports a healthy gut. Today’s action step: keeping a gut journal. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  5. Jul 28

    EP 85 You Have More Power Over Your Health Than You’ve Been Told

    You have more control over your health than you think! In today’s bonus episode of UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is sharing her philosophy about your ability to take ownership of your health and reminding listeners of her mission for this podcast. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the importance of foundational pieces of health and why women deserve to thrive rather than just survive. We delve into the power of paradigm work in making changes to your wellbeing before touching on Dr. Jenna’s personal experience of learning to take charge of her health. Dr. Jenna even shares what we can expect from UPLEVEL in August. Finally, she challenges you to assess your foundations of health. To hear all this and be empowered to take your health into your own hands, be sure to press play now!  Key Points From This Episode: A reminder of Dr. Jenna’s philosophy and goals for the podcast.Why women deserve more than just surviving health-wise.How paradigm work has changed everything for Dr. Jenna.Why working at a conscious level doesn’t bring true results.A reminder of what you can control when it comes to your health.What you can expect from this podcast in August: gut health.A challenge to assess where you are taking ownership of your health.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  6. Jul 21

    EP 84 What Paradigm Shift Actually Looks Like – And Why the Resistance Means It’s Working

    In a world obsessed with fast results that often don’t stick, why not be focused on achieving long-lasting, permanent change instead? Today, we are wrapping up our discussion about paradigms and talking about what the paradigm shift actually looks like and how you stay the course with this work. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Jenna break down what the paradigm shift actually looks like early on, remind us that the shift is quiet and internal, share why resistance is actually a sign that you’re on the right track, and so much more! We delve into what you can do when resistance starts to show up before discussing why this work actually takes a long time. Dr. Jenna also shares what she hopes listeners have learned from these paradigm discussions. Finally, we are left with an action step to start noticing the small changes that indicate paradigm change. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode: A reminder that the paradigm shift doesn’t always look the way you expect it to.What the paradigm shift actually looks like in its early stages.Why resistance is actually a good sign during a paradigm shift.What to do when resistance shows up and this shift takes a long time.A breakdown of what listeners should take away from this month’s episodes.Today’s action step: finding evidence that your paradigm is shifting.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  7. Jul 14

    EP 83 The Three Practices That Actually Shift Your Paradigm

    You can’t ‘think’ your way out of a paradigm; you have to take action in order to change it! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is getting practical and showing you how you can actually shift your paradigm. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the importance of consistency, why you cannot use logic alone to shift a paradigm, the role of the subconscious mind in changing paradigms, and more. Dr. Jenna goes on to break down three ways you can shift your paradigm before discussing the biggest mistake people make when doing this work. Lastly, Dr. Jenna challenges you to try this week’s action step and become emotionally invested in it. From teaching your subconscious a new idea through repetition to redirecting ‘old programs’, this episode offers practical tools you can take to shift your paradigm and, ultimately, achieve the results you have always dreamt of. Be sure to press play now!  Key Points From This Episode: Today’s topic: Practical ways to shift your paradigm.How the repetition of a new idea starts to change the subconscious mind. Why you always need to impress new ideas in the present tense. The power of visualization to build a new image for the subconscious mind. How to ‘catch’ and ‘redirect’ the old program to change the paradigm. The problematic nature of being inconsistent in this work. Today’s action step to start shifting your paradigm. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Atomic Habits UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

  8. Jul 7

    EP 82 What Your Subconscious Actually Responds To — The First Key to Changing Your Results

    What if the key to transforming your life isn't found in logic or willpower, but in mastering the hidden operating system that shapes your results without you even realizing it? In this episode, Dr. Jenna Blasi explores the two parts of the mind: the conscious and subconscious, and explains why understanding the subconscious is essential, as it drives nearly all of your behaviours, habits, and life outcomes. She illustrates how the subconscious mind functions like a garden, unable to reject what is planted, growing either the "weeds" of worry or the "flowers" of success with equal commitment. She also unpacks the three primary factors that influence the subconscious mind and explains how deliberate impression can help replace limiting paradigms with empowering beliefs. Finally, Dr. Jenna challenges listeners to become aware of their self-talk throughout the week as the first step toward shifting their paradigm and creating lasting transformation. Key Points From This Episode: What listeners can expect from today’s episode.A quick recap of last week’s episode.Dr. Jenna breaks down the two parts of your mind: the subconscious and conscious mind.Why it is important to understand that your results come from your subconscious mind. She unpacks three factors that influence your subconscious mind.What happens when you start understanding deliberate impression.Dr. Jenna explains why your subconscious mind is like a garden. What listeners can expect from next week’s episode: shifting the paradigm.Your assignment for this week: notice your self-talk. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Thruman Fleet UPLEVEL Holistic Health UPLEVEL Holistic Health on Instagram Book Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi

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