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

Jess

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. 6D AGO

    175: Functional Nutrition for Women: Blood Sugar Balance, Digestion, and Sleep with Katie Kirklin

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Katie, a registered nurse turned functional nutrition counselor, to talk about what it really means to support women’s health from a root cause perspective. We talk about how functional nutrition for women can help connect the dots between common symptoms like energy crashes, weight loss resistance, anxiety, eczema, bloating, reflux, PMS, perimenopause symptoms, menopause symptoms, and hormone-related changes. What We Talk About in This Episode Functional nutrition for women and why Katie focuses on root causes instead of chasing symptoms one by oneCommon symptoms Katie sees in women, including energy crashes, weight loss resistance, anxiety, chronic stress, eczema, skin concerns, bloating, reflux, gas, PMS, perimenopause, and menopause symptomsWhy Katie considers sleep, poop, and blood sugar balance three of the most important foundations for women’s healthSimple blood sugar tips Why breakfast timing and caffeine timing can affect cortisol, blood sugar, stress, and afternoon energy crashesRealistic meal prep and ingredient prep tips for busy momsOne of the biggest reminders from this conversation is that the basics are often the most powerful place to start. Sleep, digestion, and blood sugar balance may sound simple, but they can have a major impact on energy, mood, hormones, cravings, skin, gut health, and stress. You can find Katie below!  https://www.katiekirklin.com Katie Kirklin is a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Licensed Registered Nurse that focuses on root cause resolution to address health concerns. Helping others achieve their health goals has been a passion of Katie’s - from her time as a group fitness instructor to her days working as a Registered Nurse. While nursing led her on incredible adventures around the world including volunteering on a hospital ship in West Africa, working in a children’s hospital in Australia, and travel nursing across the United States, Katie’s true passion always pulled her towards a preventative approach to health that she couldn’t find in a job description. After years of navigating her own health struggles, including gut issues, anxiety, and disordered eating, Katie discovered Functional Nutrition—an approach that emphasizes personalized, root-cause healing through nourishing food. Katie now focuses solely on Functional Nutrition - helping clients achieve transformative health results, combining her passion for preventive care with her expertise in functional health. She’s dedicated to helping others experience lasting wellness through sustainable healing. 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

    36 min
  2. MAY 13

    174: The Hormone Connection Behind Perimenopause Symptoms, Weight Gain and Energy with Robin Nielson

    Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by hormone expert Robin Nielsen to talk about how hormones can have a huge impact on perimenopause weight gain and so much more. Robin shares her own hormone healing journey after years of symptoms like acne, fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, mood struggles, and even things you might not immediately connect to hormones, like dry, cracked heels, rough elbows, varicose veins, and gum and enamel issues. What I loved about this conversation is how Robin explains hormone balance in a way that feels simple and doable. We talk about why it’s not always just about estrogen and progesterone, and how stress, blood sugar, toxins, and daily lifestyle habits can all affect how our bodies feel and function. Robin is incredible and so knowledgeable, and I loved talking to her!  Find: Robin: https://naturalhormonesolution.com/ As Founder and CEO of Natural Hormone Solution, she has helped over 100,000 women worldwide through her programs, retreats, and events, including her signature Robin’s Hormone Reset Program, which has transformed the health of more than 16,500 women since 2020. Robin has interviewed over 200 leading healthcare experts, sharing science-backed strategies for natural healing, and has served as President of both the National Association of Women Business Owners (Silicon Valley) and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. She has also been featured on CBS’s Eye on the Bay for her transformative women’s retreats. 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

    52 min
  3. MAY 6

    173: 3 Takeaways From My Costa Rica Yoga Retreat!

    Send us Fan Mail In this solo Learning to Glow episode, I’m recapping my five day Costa Rica yoga retreat and why it convinced me to make this a yearly priority. The biggest takeaways: Deeper connection: with friends, an amazing group of women, nature, and my own body Time and space to actually be present with yoga, meditation, and workshops The reset that comes from stepping out of your routine and comfort zone We also got into powerful workshops on “side quests” (aka saying yes to spontaneity) and unpacking insecurities and negative self-talk. This trip reminded me how important it is to do things that fill your cup, even if they feel out of reach or outside your norm. Check out Twin Star Yoga for more info on the retreat I did or send me a message if you have questions!  https://www.twinstaryoga.com/about Episode 13 with Cecily: 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
  4. APR 22

    171: The Missing Piece to Hormones, Mood and Energy with Dr. Catherine Clinton

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician and author of Optimize, about a completely different way to look at health. After being diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, Lyme disease, and multiple infections during medical school, she started asking deeper questions and found her way into quantum biology.  We talk about how your body responds to things you can’t even see like light, sound, and electromagnetic fields and why those signals actually guide your biology before chemistry ever does. We also get into simple, practical things you can start doing right away that make a huge difference. • Why morning sunlight is one of the most powerful things you can do for your hormones, mood, and metabolism • How indoor lighting is affecting your energy and circadian rhythm • What grounding actually is and why it can help with stress and inflammation • A simple 5 minute heart coherence practice that can calm your body fast If you’ve been feeling off, low energy, or like you’re doing all the right things but not getting results… this might be the missing piece. Find Dr. Catherine Clinton: https://www.drcatherineclinton.com/ 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
  5. APR 15

    170: If You Care About Aging Well, Don’t Wait on These 3 Pilars with Kristin Kirkpatrick

    Send us Fan Mail If you’re in your 30s or 40s and starting to think about things like brain health, muscle loss, or bone density… this episode is one you want to listen to. In this episode, I’m talking with registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick from the Cleveland Clinic about what actually matters when it comes to protecting your brain, maintaining muscle, and supporting your bones especially as estrogen starts to decline. We talk about Alzheimer’s risk starting decades before symptoms, what kind of nutrition actually supports your brain long term, and the simple habits that can make a big difference. We also get into omega 3s, creatine (which is really interesting for women), and what you should actually be paying attention to when it comes to supplements. This episode is very practical, very doable, and one that just helps you feel more in control of your health moving forward. What we cover: • How menopause impacts your risk for cognitive decline • A simple way to think about eating for long term brain support • Omega 3s what to eat and how to know if you’re getting enough • Creatine for women and how it supports muscle and brain function • Bone health what to do now to protect it later • The role of strength training and movement Find Kristin Here Find Con-Cret Creatine 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

    38 min
  6. APR 8

    169: Clean Beauty Is Confusing…Here’s What Actually Matters with Oni Auer

    Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is such a good reminder that beauty doesn’t have to be complicated. I’m talking with Oni Auer, founder of ITP Beauty, about what clean beauty really means and how to approach skincare in a simpler, more grounded way. We get into how confusing “clean beauty” has become, why education matters more than labels, and how to make safer choices without feeling overwhelmed. Oni shares her story of dealing with a skin issue that led her to completely rethink her routine and eventually create her own line. We also talk about ingredients to be aware of, like formaldehyde, the difference between U.S. and EU standards, and how to avoid greenwashing. But more than anything, this conversation is about coming back to simple, safe, effective skincare and not feeling like you need to constantly fix or change yourself. Find ONI:  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

    36 min
  7. APR 1

    168: Fragrance and Health, What You Need to Know with Sarah Griffith

    Send us Fan Mail We’re talking all about fragrance and how it can impact your health in ways most of us don’t even realize. I’m joined by Sarah Griffith, founder of Treo Organics, and she shares her personal health journey, what led her to start questioning everyday products, and how she began cleaning up her environment in a realistic way. If you’ve ever wondered about things like candles, perfumes, cleaning products, or even “clean” labels, this conversation is going to open your eyes a bit. Not in an overwhelming way, just in a way that helps you make better, more informed choices over time. We also talk about: What “fragrance” actually means on an ingredient labelWhy it’s not as regulated as you might thinkSimple swaps you can make without overhauling your whole lifeHow reducing your toxic load can support your overall wellnessFind Sarah 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

    32 min
4.9
out of 5
88 Ratings

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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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