Episode 145

Published March 17, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn and Jenn Pike explore the complexities of women's health, particularly in relation to exercise, nutrition, and hormonal balance. Jenn also shares her journey from working with professional athletes to focusing on everyday women. 

This episode also highlights:

• The evolution of women's fitness goals
• How stress and inflammation affect overall well-being
• The role of recovery, nutrition, and self-care
• The pressures modern women face and how a supportive environment can help
• How hormone health plays a role in fitness and in understanding the root cause of health concerns

Key Moments

0:00 Episode Introduction

2:34:09 Introduction to Women's Health and Exercise

5:45:11 The Journey from Athletes to Everyday Women

8:31:17 Changing Perspectives on Women's Fitness Goals

11:38:06 Understanding Energy Needs and Nutrition

14:37:19 The Role of Stress and Inflammation

17:36:16 Cortisol Patterns and Women's Health

22:34:01 Become a DUTCH Provider

23:20:20 Understanding the Body's Signals

29:20:17 The Importance of Recovery

32:02:20 Nutrition and Sleep for Optimal Health

36:13:00 Nurturing Ourselves

39:47:09 Hormonal Health and Its Implications

44:52:17 Empowering Women Through Knowledge

49:08:14 Closing Remarks

About our speaker

Jenn Pike is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, and movement educator with over 30 years of experience in women’s health and hormones. She’s the best-selling author of The Simplicity Project and founder of programs including The Hormone Project, Ignite, The Peri & Menopause Project, and Synced, a cycle-informed fitness studio for women. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Jenn Pike and follow her on Instagram @jennpike!

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