Reality Check Podcast

Jillian & Jessica

Unfiltered health & fitness coaching made simple

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep. 76 You're Addicted To Quick Results

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We live in a world addicted to speed -- faster results, quicker fixes, and constant stimulation. But the human body doesn’t operate on that timeline. Your brain, hormones, and metabolism are still wired for one thing: repetition over time. In this episode, Jess and Jill unpack the neurobiology of instant gratification and how the modern pursuit of “fast progress” is quietly breaking down women’s nervous systems, hormones, and sense of self. They reveal how chronic dopamine hits like quick fix dieting, social media, caffeine, or productivity, condition the brain to crave novelty instead of stability, leaving you restless, dysregulated, and chronically unsatisfied. Through the lens of neuroscience and physiology, they explain how consistency and predictability create safety at the cellular level, which is the foundation for true hormonal balance, metabolic repair, and nervous system regulation. This conversation bridges science and embodiment, showing why knowledge alone doesn’t change behavior, and why the women who transform long-term are the ones who retrain their biology through repetition, not intensity. If you’ve ever wondered why you “can’t stay consistent” or why sustainable results feel slow, this episode reframes it all. Healing, growth, and transformation don’t come from effort, they come from what you repeat until it becomes who you are. We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    21 min
  2. NOV 5

    Ep. 75 Why ‘Functional’ Still Isn’t Functional Enough

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Everyone’s talking about root cause health. Yet countless women work with functional doctors, nutritionists, and hormone specialists and still feel like something’s missing. In this episode, Jess and Jill break down why even the “functional” world often falls short and how treating systems in isolation keeps women spinning their wheels. Nutrition without physiology. Training without stress context. Hormones without behavior change. It’s all connected, but most programs don’t operate that way. Fueled Coaching was built to change that. Jess and Jill reveal what it actually means to take a whole-system, whole-woman approach where gut health, metabolism, hormones, mindset, and lifestyle are addressed together, not in silos. They unpack how Fueled integrates the clinical precision of functional health with the accountability and adaptability of real coaching so women stop collecting protocols and start seeing lasting transformation. If you’ve ever wondered what true comprehensive coaching looks like, this episode will redefine what functional health should be. We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    49 min
  3. OCT 29

    Ep. 74 UNHINGED Identity Shifting

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women try to change their habits by focusing on behavior without ever upgrading the identity that drives it. The brain is a prediction machine so it will always work to confirm what it already believes about who you are. In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience of identity and why true transformation comes from rewiring the self-concept that your brain operates from. You’ll learn how brain waves, emotional addiction, and the default mode network shape your sense of self and how to reprogram it through repetition, regulation, and embodied action. This conversation bridges science and psychology to show how change actually happens in the brain where biology meets belief, and your future self becomes inevitable. You’ll learn: Why behavior change fails without identity changeHow neuroplasticity and Hebbian learning create new wiringThe science behind “acting as if”Evidence-based tools to recondition your nervous system and identityYou’re not becoming someone new, you’re unlearning everything that kept you from her. Tune in to this week's episode for a great gut punch! We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    37 min
  4. OCT 22

    Ep. 73 The Books That Built Us

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! This week, Jess and Jill unpack the  books that shaped their lives — the mindset shifts, business lessons, and personal awakenings that built the women, coaches, and leaders they are today. From behavior change and neuroscience to money mindset and emotional intelligence, this episode is a deep dive into the books that sparked identity-level transformation. Whether you’re looking to evolve your habits, strengthen your leadership, or reconnect to purpose, this episode gives you the blueprint for building a grounded, growth-driven life. Listen in for your next read! 📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode: The Mountain Is You — Brianna WiestWho Moved My Cheese? — Spencer JohnsonRich Dad, Poor Dad — Robert KiyosakiAtomic Habits — James ClearChop Wood, Carry Water — Joshua MedcalfDeep Work — Cal NewportThe Gap & The Gain — Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin HardyBigger, Leaner, Stronger — Michael MatthewsThe Body Keeps the Score — Dr. Bessel van der KolkBecoming Supernatural, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, You Are the Placebo — Dr. Joe Dispenza7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen CoveyStart With Why — Simon Sinek15 Invaluable Laws of Growth — John C. MaxwellDaring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, Atlas of the Heart — Brené BrownThe Energy Bus — Jon GordonHow To Do The Work & How To Meet Yourself — Dr. Nicole LePeraThe Four Agreements — Don Miguel RuizThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* — Mark MansonThe Compound Effect — Darren HardyThe ONE Thing — Gary Keller & Jay PapasanSleep Smarter — Shawn StevensonWhy We Sleep — Matthew WalkerThe Power of Now — Eckhart TolleIgnite the Fire — Jonathan GoodmanEat That Frog — Brian TracyEssentialism — Greg McKeownWhole Brain Living — Jill Bolte TaylorBoundaries — Dr. HWe'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    41 min
  5. OCT 15

    Ep. 72 Tylenol & Allostatic Load

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! The conversation around health these days is often very polarized, but what if we looked deeper?  In this episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill, we unpack the science of allostatic load, the “wear and tear” on the body from cumulative stressors, and why it matters for the future of our children, families, communities, and ourselves. We challenge the blanket “perfectly safe” narratives that dominate headlines and explain why context and cumulative burden matter far more than single exposures. From pregnancy to childhood, from medications to daily lifestyle choices, these layered stressors shape health outcomes in ways that deserve far more research, prevention, and nuance than our current system offers. The goal is to REMOVE the blame and shame that often comes with "picking a side" (and this goes for anything in life) and it’s about creating space for compassion, prevention, and better-informed healthcare so that every individual has the chance to thrive. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this important conversation. DM us on Instagram with your takeaways, questions, or anything other topics you want us to cover! We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    36 min
  6. OCT 8

    Ep. 71 Build Your Own (Effective) Workout Program: Training 101

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Scrolling TikTok for workouts and still confused about what actually works? You’re not alone and it’s no wonder most women spin their wheels when every influencer pushes a different plan. Should you be lifting heavy? Doing a “bro split”? Hitting full body every time? The truth is, the best program isn’t the one that leaves you the most sore, it’s the one that’s effective and realistic for your lifestyle. In this episode, we're breaking down the essentials of smart training so you can stop guessing and finally build a workout plan that makes sense for you. No cookie-cutter templates, no influencer fluff, just the fundamentals that actually deliver results. You’ll learn: What makes a program effective (and why harder isn’t always better).The pros and cons of different training splits so you can choose what fits your schedule.Why compound lifts build strength and function, while isolation moves have their place as accessories.How reps, sets, and rest periods should change depending on your goal.The exact movement categories every solid program should include.By the end, you’ll know how to design a plan you can actually stick to whether you’re training two days a week or five. Think less confusion, more confidence, and workouts that finally match your goals instead of draining your willpower. We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    33 min
  7. OCT 1

    Ep. 70 How To Get Out Of A Motivation Slump & Build Systems That Stick

    Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! If you’ve ever told yourself you just need to “get motivated again,” this episode will hit differently. Motivation isn’t a strategy, moreso a fleeting mood. And the truth is, waiting for it is the exact reason so many women stay stuck in the slump. In this episode, we break down why discipline isn’t the missing piece and what actually drives lasting change: systems. The kind of systems that don’t require white-knuckle willpower, but instead rewire your brain through small, repeatable actions that compound into something much bigger. You’ll learn: Why motivation fails you (and why it’s not your fault).The psychology of behavior change, including the BJ Fogg Behavior Model.How habits truly become automatic through the learning process.How to design your environment and routines so your goals become inevitable.This isn’t another pep talk about “finding your why.” It’s a practical roadmap to stop overthinking, stop stalling, and start building momentum even when you don’t feel like it. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to take the pressure off motivation and put the power back in your hands through smart, sustainable systems. We'd love to hear your thoughts & feedback. DM us on Instagram with topic requests or just to connect! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply for 1:1 coaching Partner with us to support your weight loss clinic Grab your free Metabolism Reset Guide here Nuethix discount: JILLIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Jillian: www.instagram.com/jillianrfit Jess: www.instagram.com/jesserefit Fueled: www.instagram.com/fueledby.balance Reality Check: www.instagram.com/realitycheck_fitpodcast Jillian's TT: www.tiktok.com/@jillianrfit For free resources & a community of thousands of women, join our free group, Macro Tracking & Hormone Health for Women her...

    37 min
4.8
out of 5
26 Ratings

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