If you’re a high-performing woman who trains hard, eats clean, pushes through exhaustion and your period disappeared this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we unpack the physiology behind why chronic stress and elevated cortisol can suppress ovulation.

Your cycle is brain-led. And when the brain perceives threat — whether from underfueling, overtraining, hyper-productivity, or chronic emotional stress — reproduction becomes optional.

We break down:
• How cortisol impacts ovulation
• The connection between bodybuilding culture and hypothalamic suppression
• What “survival mode” actually looks like in the body
• Why nervous system regulation must be integrated with metabolic healing
• The behavioral shifts that often precede cycle restoration

This is not about choosing between supplements or somatics.

It’s about understanding that ovulation requires both energy and safety.

If your body has shut down your cycle, it’s not broken, it’s protective.

And the path forward is layered.

How to Connect:

Brittany Roth
Somatic Therapist & NLP Practitioner

Instagram: @britttanyroth

Kenzie Grace
Functional Women’s Health Practitioner
Founder of Rebuilt Roots Co.

Instagram: @kenzie.gracefit
Website: https://rebuiltrootsco.com

In this candid and raw conversation, I sit down with a dear friend and fellow health coach to reflect on the darker side of our journeys in the fitness industry.

We talk about the hustle culture, the pressure to look a certain way, and the health sacrifices we made in the name of "progress." Together, we share how those experiences ultimately cracked us open to do the deeper work—personally and professionally—and how it shaped the way we now support women through healing, not punishment.

If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, overtraining, or chasing "results" at the expense of your wellbeing… this one’s for you.

What we cover:

• How our early health journeys were shaped by toxic body ideals
• The wake-up moments that forced us to question it all
• The nervous system cost of constant control
• How we rebuilt our health (and careers) from the inside out
• The values we now lead with as practitioners in women’s health

You’ll walk away feeling seen, grounded, and reminded that your body doesn’t need to be “fixed”—it needs to be listened to.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Katie - an aesthetician who’s walked the bumpy road of skin struggles herself.

From battling breakouts to navigating the noise of skincare advice, Katie shares her honest story of trial and error, what finally clicked for her, and how it shaped the way she now supports clients in her treatment room.

This is a down-to-earth conversation on healing, self-trust, and why skin health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

We cover:

• Katie’s personal skin journey (and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it)
• Why healing isn’t linear — and what to do when it feels like nothing’s working
• Her top 3 tips for anyone struggling with acne right now

Rooted Conversations is hosted by Kenzie Grace, FDN-P and founder of Rebuilt Roots Co.
Follow for more gut, hormone & metabolism truths: @kenzie.gracefit

If you feel like you’ve “tried everything” for bloating — eating healthy, drinking water, cutting gluten, avoiding dairy, taking probiotics and nothing works… this episode will finally make it make sense.

I’m breaking down the real reason bloating happens, the simple lifestyle mechanics that fix most of it, and what’s actually going on when bloating continues even when you're doing everything right.

You’ll walk away knowing exactly:

• Where to start
• What habits are making things worse
• What deeper gut issues look like
• And how to support your body while you heal

This is the episode you’ll want to save and send to your friend who’s always bloated too.

As we wrap up 2025, so many people have told me:

“You’re glowing.”
“You’re thriving.”
“Your energy has completely shifted.”

And while that’s true… it came with a cost.

This episode is the real, unfiltered story behind my year —
the breakup I never saw coming,
the identity death I had to walk through,
the life I thought I was building,
and the woman I’m still learning to become on the other side.

Inside, I share:

✨ The subconscious clues I ignored
✨ The vision board that predicted my breakup
✨ What it felt like to rebrand while my relationship was collapsing
✨ Living with my ex for 6 weeks during the biggest months of my business
✨ The identity unraveling that came after
✨ The moment I finally reclaimed my power
✨ The parts of myself I found — and the parts I’m still discovering
✨ How I rebuilt my life one tiny decision at a time

This isn’t a “clean” transformation story.
It’s a becoming story.

If you’re in your own season of unraveling…
If life doesn’t look the way you thought it would…
If you feel like you’re losing everything and finding nothing…

This episode is for you.

You’re not behind.
You’re not broken.
You’re not failing.

You’re finding yourself again.

In today’s episode of Rooted Conversations, we’re pulling back the curtain on the beauty industry with Maggie Hanna, RN—a Registered Nurse, aesthetic injector, and refreshingly honest voice in the skin health world.

This isn’t your typical beauty chat. Maggie and I dive into the unspoken toxicity in both the aesthetics and wellness space, from the pressure to “bounce back” or look forever 25… to the glorification of shredded bodies at the expense of mental and hormonal health.

We talk about:

• ✨ Why most injectors miss the mark on true skin health
• 🧠 How self-talk shapes body image (and how Maggie rewrites it in every appointment)
• 💉 The rise of “biohacking” tools like NAD drips, exosomes, and B12 shots—and how she uses them responsibly
• 🩺 My take on how hormone health is the real foundation of aging well and feeling good
• 🤯 What no one tells you about beauty standards, burnout, and bodily autonomy

This one’s for the women who are tired of being sold shame, and ready to reclaim beauty on their own terms.

📲 Connect with Maggie
Instagram: @the.skinboss

Website: https://www.skineffect.ca/

You say you want better energy, balanced hormones, and a body that finally responds but you’re still thinking, acting, and identifying as the woman who doesn’t have those things.

In this episode, Kenzie breaks down the truth about identity shifts — and why you can’t create a new reality from the same mindset that built your current one.

We talk about:

• Why every real transformation begins with identity, not willpower
• The Be → Do → Have framework that rewires results from the inside out
• How the Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters your reality based on what you believe
• The hard truth about “self-sabotage” — and how it’s really just your old self fighting to survive
• A step-by-step process to start becoming the woman who can hold what she’s asking for

This is your reminder that healing isn’t just about changing your habits — it’s about changing who you believe you are.

If this episode hits home, tag @kenzie.gracefit and share one piece of your old identity you’re ready to release.

And if you’re ready to become the woman who feels at home in her body again, dm me with the word REBUILT to apply for 1:1 coaching.

What if acne wasn’t just a surface issue—but a sign of deeper imbalances your skin is trying to tell you about?

In today’s episode of Rooted Conversations, I’m joined by Dr. Stacey Shillington, a Naturopathic Doctor with over 20 years of experience helping women reverse chronic acne and premature aging by getting to the root of what’s going on internally.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the gut-skin connection, how detox pathways and hormones play a role in breakouts, and why topical products are only part of the solution. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of new routines, prescriptions, or peels that never fully solve the issue—this conversation is for you.

💡 What We Cover:

• Why your skin might be signaling gut, liver, or lymph issues
• How detoxification impacts acne, aging, and overall radiance
• Functional testing Dr. Stacey uses to identify root causes
• How to stop chasing trends and start trusting your body
• Why acne is an inside job—and what your symptoms are trying to say

Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND
@naturopathicbeauty on Instagram
📍 Founder of The Acne Protocol, a science-backed, root-cause program designed to help women clear their skin for good.

If You Loved This Episode…

Share it with a friend, leave a 5-star review, or screenshot and tag us on Instagram @kenzie.gracefit — we love seeing what resonates with you!

Welcome to the very first episode of Rooted Conversations. I’m your host, Mackenzie Grace—Functional Health Practitioner, former fitness coach, and founder of Rebuilt Roots Co.

In this kickoff episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I created this podcast, who it’s for, and what kind of real conversations we’re going to be having here. If you've ever felt like your symptoms were random or that your body was just “broken,” this episode is for you.

I’ll also share a bit of my own story, how years of “doing everything right” still left me bloated, burnt out, and confused and how everything changed once I started addressing the root cause.

This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level solutions. It’s about rewriting the rules of women’s wellness—based on biology, not BS.

In This Episode:

• Why I created Rooted Conversations
• The mission behind Rebuilt Roots Co.
• How burnout and bloating aren’t random (they’re metabolic signals)
• What “healing from the root” actually means
• What to expect from future episodes 

If You’re Tired Of…

• Feeling dismissed by “normal” lab work
• Chasing symptoms but never feeling better
• Wondering why your workouts, meals, and supplements aren’t working

…you’re in the right place.

This is the podcast for women ready to finally get answers and reclaim energy, metabolism, and peace in their body.

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