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Ever felt stuck in an emotional loop despite knowing exactly what to do? That frustrating gap between knowledge and action often comes down to the stories we unconsciously tell ourselves about who we are and what we're capable of.

In today's show, Rejuvenating Health mindset coach, Crystal Crespo makes her Co-Hosting Debut as she and Laken pull back the curtain on "story work" the transformative practice that helps women examine and rewrite the narratives running their lives. Unlike traditional journaling, this active coaching method creates a multi-sensory experience that shifts you from being a participant in your story to becoming its observer.

Today, you'll learn how Story Work:

• Helps women when the fad diets, pills, and other shortcuts leave them stuck and emotionally exhausted. 
• Addresses the root issue (no, that's not usually the gut or hormones, ladies!) 
• Helps identify these scripts through a four-step process

The coaches share powerful examples of breakthroughs and offer a simple entry point to try story work for yourself.
Ready to break free from self-sabotage and create sustainable change? This episode is your first step toward rewriting the lens through which you view yourself and your health journey.

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Uncertainty is a normal part of changing your body, whether losing weight or healing a health condition, but it often becomes the biggest obstacle to achieving results. Today, Laken and Lindsey discuss these key concepts to help you with your mindset:

• How the lack of control over timing creates problems for you
• How  the fear of past failure can lead to learned helplessness, where staying stuck feels safer than risking another disappointment
• How "expectation overload" causes overwhelm 
• How our brains are wired for instant gratification, creating "dopamine delays" that make self-sabotage easy when progress feels slow
• The need to focus on finding certainty in your daily actions rather than the timeline to the outcome
•  Why celebrating non-scale victories is the way to go

If you're experiencing uncertainty in your health journey that wasn't addressed in this episode, please reach out. We'd love to help you!

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Have you been feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Experiencing unexplained anxiety, mid-day crashes, mood swings, and stubborn weight gain that won't budge despite your best efforts? You're not alone, and it's not all in your head.

In today's show, Mindset Coach Laken and Women's Nurse Practitioner Lindsay Van Schoyck break down the science behind what's commonly called "adrenal fatigue" but is more accurately described as HPA axis dysfunction. This condition occurs when your body's stress response system - the communication network between your brain and adrenal glands - becomes chronically activated and dysregulated from constant stress.

Three things you will learn today:

1. The three distinct phases of adrenal dysfunction
2. How each phase presents its own set of symptoms (affecting everything from your sleep and digestion to your hormones and immune system!)
3. And most importantly, the practical, science-based solutions for recovery.

You'll learn why proper sleep hygiene, blood sugar stability, appropriate exercise, and specific supplements like adaptogens and micronutrients are crucial for healing. We also explain why quick fixes don't work, and why recovery typically takes 3-12 months of consistent, multifaceted effort.

Whether you've been told your labs are "normal" despite feeling terrible, or you're wondering why you can't lose weight no matter what you try, this episode connects the dots between chronic stress and whole-body dysfunction. 

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Ever wonder why you're stuck in a weight loss plateau despite eating "healthy"? Why you wake up at 2 am every night? Why you crash every afternoon despite your morning green smoothie? Your blood sugar might hold the answers, and today, Lindsey and Laken get into why that matters for you. 

Today, you're going to learn about:

• How Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are revolutionizing how we understand our bodies' responses to food, stress, sleep, and exercise
• How they reveal your body's unique responses
• How they can tell you what foods could be causing your blood sugar to spike to unhealthy levels
• How arguments, poor sleep, and certain workouts can spike your glucose just as much as sugary foods

A CGM takes the guesswork out of health optimization by showing exactly what's happening inside your body, allowing you to develop a truly personalized protocol based on your unique physiology rather than following one-size-fits-all advice.

Ready to decode your body's signals? Message us @CoachLaken and @RejuvenatingHealth to learn how you can participate in our upcoming CGM challenge!

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Ever felt frustrated because weight loss medications aren't working for you? You're not alone. Today, Laken and Lindsey tackle the truth about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy is that they aren't magic pills—they create conditions for fat loss but require you to meet your body halfway with proper habits.

Many women experience disappointing results because they're unknowingly sabotaging their progress. When appetite suppression leads to severe calorie restriction (often just 600-900 calories daily), you lose precious muscle instead of fat. Combine this with decreased daily movement, lack of resistance training, poor food quality, and micronutrient deficiencies, and your metabolism actually slows down instead of revving up.

The problem isn't that these medications don't work—it's that they can't override decades of metabolic dysfunction without your help. Your body needs adequate protein (at least 30g three times daily), strength training to preserve muscle, nutrient-dense whole foods that signal proper hormonal responses, regular movement throughout the day, stress management, and patience. These aren't complicated changes, but they require consistency and intention.

Perhaps most importantly, you need to shift your identity. If you still see yourself as "someone who can't lose weight" or "always gains it back," your brain will constantly seek evidence to support that story. Instead, become the nourisher, the lifter, the woman who follows through. Whether you're using GLP-1 medications or not, these principles apply to anyone struggling with weight loss plateaus.

Ready to break through your stall? This episode offers practical, science-backed strategies that create lasting change. Share it with someone who needs to hear this message, and let us know which habit you're focusing on this week!

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Have you been meticulously meal prepping, strength training, and cutting out sugar but still not seeing results? You're not alone, and contrary to what you might believe, it's not a lack of discipline or effort holding you back.

In this episode, we tackle the controversial truth that many wellness influencers won't tell you: even the "perfect" diet and exercise routine won't deliver results if your nervous system remains dysregulated. Coach Laken and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Lindsey Van Schoyck break down why so many women get stuck in chronic sympathetic overdrive (fight-or-flight mode) and how this biological stress response actively prevents weight loss and healing.

We dive deep into the science of how elevated cortisol triggers insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances that block fat burning. You'll learn to recognize the often-missed signs that your body doesn't feel safe—from waking tired but feeling wired at night to the constant guilt when you miss workouts or rest. Most importantly, we bridge the gap between science and what many dismiss as "woo," showing how breathwork, mindfulness, and joy aren't fluffy concepts but powerful physiological tools.

Ladies, your body isn't rebelling against you when it holds onto weight—it's actually protecting you from what it perceives as chronic danger. Weight retention is your body's way of prioritizing survival over fat loss. We share practical, science-backed strategies to shift from survival mode into a state where your body feels safe enough to heal and release weight naturally.

If you're tired of working harder without seeing results, be sure to listen in to join our challenge this week. This episode offers the missing piece of your wellness puzzle. Share this with a friend who needs to hear it, and remember—a healthy body on the inside becomes a healthy body on the outside.

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Have you been feeling frustrated that the weight loss strategies that used to work in your twenties and early thirties suddenly seem ineffective? You're not imagining things—your body has fundamentally changed, and it's time to update your approach. 

Lindsey and Laken hit this one on the head in today's show. For women over 35, biology shifts in ways that demand a complete rethinking of fat loss strategies. Hormonal fluctuations, declining muscle mass, and increased insulin resistance create a perfect storm that makes traditional diet approaches not just ineffective, but potentially counterproductive. The good news? Understanding these changes is the first step toward creating sustainable results.

• We break down the five non-negotiable habits for fat loss after 35 that actually work with your biology instead of against it. 
• Blood sugar stability through strategic protein timing becomes crucial as insulin sensitivity decreases. 
• Strength training emerges as true "medicine," preserving precious muscle tissue that directly impacts your metabolic rate. 
• Nervous system regulation through simple practices like morning sunlight exposure and daily walking helps manage the cortisol-insulin connection that drives stubborn belly fat. 
• Proper mitochondrial support through nutrition and supplements counteracts age-related energy decline. 
• Finally, minimizing environmental toxins, especially alcohol, supports optimal hormone metabolism.

The harsh truth is that many women are stuck in patterns that worked for their 25-year-old bodies while expecting the same results in their current physiology. It's not about willpower or trying harder—it's about working smarter with your changing biology. No more fad diets, detoxes, or excessive cardio sessions that leave you exhausted and frustrated.

Ready to align your approach with your body's new rulebook? This episode provides the roadmap for predictable, sustainable, and empowering fat loss that works with your biology rather than against it. Your best body composition doesn't require perfection—just consistency with the right strategies.

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The health provider landscape has become a confusing alphabet soup of credentials – MDs, NDs, FMDs, RNs, DCs – leaving many wondering who to trust with their well-being. Today, Lindsey and Laken cut through the noise to help you navigate this complex terrain clearly and confidently.

"If you've ever Googled your symptoms and ended up in a Facebook group being told to do a parasite cleanse for your migraines, this episode is for you," explains Lindsay. The hosts thoughtfully examine each category of health provider – from traditional medicine practitioners to naturopaths, functional medicine doctors, chiropractors, and health coaches – discussing their training, strengths, limitations, and potential red flags to watch for.

Traditional medicine excels at crisis care but often lacks time for investigating root causes of chronic issues. Naturopathic doctors offer valuable natural approaches, but beware of untrained "naturopaths" with weekend certifications. Functional medicine digs deeper into underlying causes but can sometimes overwhelm patients with excessive testing and supplements. The most valuable insight? Credentials matter less than a provider's ability to create personalized plans addressing all dimensions of health – nutrition, sleep, stress management, movement, and mindset.

Learn to spot warning signs like practitioners who rely exclusively on supplements, fear-monger about conventional medicine, or promise quick fixes without addressing lifestyle foundations. As Lindsay notes, "Supplements are great, they aren't the enemy, but they're not the solution by themselves." Before investing your time, money and trust in any health provider, this episode arms you with the questions to ask and the knowledge to make informed decisions about your care.

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Unhinged weight loss advice is not only ineffective but often dangerous for women's health and metabolic function, with many recommendations coming from authority figures who lack updated nutrition knowledge.

• Extreme calorie restriction (below BMR) triggers survival mode, increasing fat storage and slowing metabolism
• Enemas for "detox" damage gut microbiome and create dangerous electrolyte imbalances
• Pre-diabetes requires specific interventions, not vague "eat better" advice
• Metabolism adapts to underfeeding, leading to decreased energy expenditure and hormone disruption
• Healthy women can thrive on 2100+ calories daily with adequate protein (200g)
• Standard medical testing often misses early insulin resistance markers
• True health progress requires consistent meals, strength training, and blood sugar stability
• Weight loss results take 30-90 days minimum to show in biometric markers

Still have questions? Book a call with us to decode your labs and get a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs with evidence-based guidance rather than harmful diet culture advice.

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Ever wonder why you're still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hormone imbalances despite doing "all the right things"? The answer might be hiding in plain sight – your liver. 

Your liver is quite literally your body's chemical processing plant, performing over 500 vital functions that affect everything from hormones and blood sugar to energy levels and mood. When this powerhouse organ becomes sluggish, a cascade of seemingly unrelated symptoms can emerge, leaving you feeling stuck in your health journey.

Through this deep dive into liver health, Lindsey and Laken explore how this critical organ works through its two-phase detoxification system and why it's so vulnerable to dysfunction in our modern world. From the processed foods we eat to the environmental toxins we encounter, from chronic stress to gut issues – our livers are constantly bombarded with challenges.

What's particularly fascinating is how liver dysfunction can masquerade as other conditions. Those persistent symptoms you've been attributing to perimenopause, hypothyroidism, or just "getting older" might actually stem from your liver struggling to keep up. The good news? Supporting liver health doesn't require extreme measures or expensive protocols. Simple, foundational practices like proper nutrition, stress management, and reducing toxic exposure can dramatically improve liver function.

Whether you're dealing with unexplained fatigue, hormonal chaos, stubborn weight, or just feeling "off," this episode provides practical insights to help you understand and support your body's most hardworking filter system. Learn how to recognize the signs of liver distress, what tests can provide insights, and straightforward strategies to restore optimal function without falling for marketing hype.

Ready to finally unlock that missing piece in your health puzzle? Your liver might be calling for attention – and this conversation is your roadmap to answering that call.

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