The Simplicity Sessions

This week's conversation was inspired by something we keep hearing from our community: people who feel capped — financially and creatively — in their current jobs and are wondering what to do about it. Do you add something on the side to generate more cash flow? Or is it time for a full-on career change?

What we talked about:

• The difference between a "side hustle" and a career change — and why I'm personally trying to retire the word "hustle." I prefer thinking of it as a lateral option to generate more cash.

• Why spending less isn't the only answer. We talk a lot about budgeting as a society, but what about creating cash injections? Most of us have skills we're seriously undervaluing.

• Chris painted our entire house for under $3,000 — saving us $15,000 in contractor quotes. That's a real-world example of a monetizable skill most people don't even think about.

• When a career change makes more sense — you've hit your income ceiling, you're dissatisfied, or (as many people are experiencing right now) you're doing the same or more work for less pay.

• The golden handcuffs conversation — we talked honestly about what it feels like to be 15 years away from a pension in a job you hate. That's a hard truth.

• Chris's career change from construction to financial services — he shares what it really took, and why having a mentor who followed up made all the difference.

• What to ask yourself before you leap:

• Can you handle inconsistent income? Do you have a buffer (ideally 6 months of expenses)?

• Are you willing to give up some evenings and weekends while you're building?

• Is your job the problem — or your income level?

• What does success feel like (not just look like) for you?

• Multiple profit streams — my mentor Jack told me early on: never have just one. Even if you're in a niche, build more than one way to generate revenue.

• Lifestyle shifts when you change careers — especially if you go from something physical (like construction) to something sedentary. We talked standing desks, walking pads, and our 2-3 daily walks.

• Our own retirement vision — we plan around 60-65 and think in terms of best case and minimum case scenarios. Luxury for us means slow mornings, walks, and a warm mug — not a Four Seasons lifestyle.

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

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This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Chris:

• Instagram | @chrisborsellino

• Finance Discovery Session | Book Here

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

We are long overdue for an updated conversation on low estrogen — and today I'm pulling it all apart. Estrogen has been villainized for far too long, and I want to change that. This isn't just about reproductive health or getting your period. Estrogen is a master communicator that touches your brain, heart, bones, gut, skin, mood, sleep, libido, and so much more.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why low estrogen is one of the most missed and underdiagnosed issues for women between 35 and 65

• The three types of estrogen (E1, E2, E3) and why estradiol matters so much beyond fertility

• Why estrogen often increases first in perimenopause before it eventually declines — and what that means for your symptoms

• The symptom clusters to pay attention to, organized by body system:

• Brain, mood & sleep — brain fog, anxiety, emotional flatness, rage responses, waking between 2–4am

• Body composition & metabolic health — belly fat shifts, muscle loss, fatigue, insulin resistance

• Skin, hair & connective tissue — collagen loss, hair texture changes, joint pain, frozen shoulder, ACL issues

• Vaginal & urinary health (GSM) — dryness, painful sex, recurring UTIs, urgency, bladder changes

• Cardiovascular & bone health — rising LDL, heart palpitations, hot flashes, bone density loss

• Gut & digestion — bloating, constipation, new food sensitivities, the estrobolome and estrogen recirculation

• The symptoms I personally would never ignore (waking 2–4am, joint pain without a clear cause, rapid body composition shifts, recurrent UTIs, brain fog affecting your work, heart palpitations)

• What to ask your doctor to test: FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, full thyroid panel, fasting glucose and insulin, cholesterol, CBC, SHBG — and when functional testing like DUTCH or HTMA may be useful

• My thoughts on DIM, sulforaphane, calcium-d-glucarate, magnesium, adaptogens (ashwagandha, rhodiola, maca), omega-3s, creatine, collagen, and vitamin D

• Nutrition strategies — phytoestrogen-rich foods, cruciferous veggies, fiber, protein targets (30–40g per meal), healthy fats, and what to cut

• Movement priorities — why resistance training 3–4x/week is non-negotiable for bone, muscle, and metabolic health

• Hormone replacement therapy — what options exist, how to approach the conversation with your provider, and why your protocol will evolve over time

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

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This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

This episode is a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood investment vehicles in Canada — the RRSP. Whether you've been told to avoid them or told they're the holy grail of retirement savings, the truth is nuanced, and it all comes down to your income, your stage of life, and your strategy.

Key Topics:

• What an RRSP actually is — and how it differs from a tax elimination tool (spoiler: it's not one)

• Who benefits most from contributing to an RRSP (hint: if you're earning $90K+, pay attention)

• The biggest mistake people make when withdrawing — the lump sum trap

• How to build wealth inside your RRSP beyond just "parking it in cash"

• Spousal RRSP contributions and how couples can use income-splitting to their advantage

• Why your tax refund is your secret weapon — and what we did with ours (Barbados, twice — no regrets)

• The TFSA, RESP, and the newer FHSA: how to think about all three buckets together

• What happens at age 71 when your RRSP must convert to a RRIF — and why you want to plan for this before it happens

• The RRSP meltdown strategy: how to draw down intentionally so you're not hit with a massive, avoidable tax bill

• Why you need to talk to your advisor more than once a year — and what life changes should trigger that call immediately

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Chris:

• Instagram | @chrisborsellino

• Finance Discovery Session | Book Here

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

If you've been feeling like your body has stopped cooperating in midlife — even when you feel like you're doing everything right — this episode is for you.

In this episode, we go deep on something that doesn't get nearly enough attention: the connection between your gut health, your hormones, and how you feel as you move through perimenopause and beyond.

Key Topics:

• Why Cynthia wrote The Menopause Gut — and what no one else is talking about when it comes to midlife gut changes

• The gut microbiome explained simply: what it is, where it lives, and why it intersects with every system in your body

• The four lifestyle foundations that either support or sabotage your gut health — and why doing less is often the answer in midlife

• Why the "double down and work harder" approach backfires for so many women (and what to do instead)

• Sleep as the non-negotiable #1 priority — Cynthia's exact words: "If you are not sleeping through the night, I cannot get you to lose weight"

• The hyperlink between chronic stress, cortisol, leaky gut, and autoimmune risk — women are 4–5x more likely to develop autoimmune conditions in perimenopause and menopause

• Why the inability to sit still or slow down is often a trauma response, not a personality trait

• Estrogen as a people-pleasing hormone — and how declining hormones can actually help you find your voice

• The three big gut changes happening in perimenopause: loss of digestive fire, changes in motility, and the estrobolome (your body's estrogen-processing plant in the gut)

• What to look for on stool testing, and why Cynthia does the lifestyle foundations first before running labs

• The gut-brain connection via the vagus nerve, and how gut inflammation drives anxiety, depression, brain fog, and joint pain

• Histamine, mast cell degranulation, and why your wine reaction at 38 might have been your first perimenopause symptom (this one hit home for me personally!)

• The supplement overwhelm problem — why Cynthia is intentional and evidence-based before recommending probiotics

• What "digestive fire" means and the practical role of enzymes, bitters, and TUDCA

• Elimination diets as a starting point — and when to escalate to GI diagnostic testing

• The rise in colorectal cancer in younger people, and why we cannot afford to ignore bowel changes

• Cynthia's take on HRT: why she prefers to dial in lifestyle and gut health first, and what happens when women go straight to hormones without the foundation in place

• Thin phenotype PCOS (teaser for part two — this conversation is happening!)

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

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Connect with Guest -

• Instagram | @cynthia_thurlow_

• Facebook | @CHTWellness

• YouTube | @cynthiathurlow

• Twitter/X | @_CynthiaThurlow

• Podcast | LISTEN HERE

• Substack | SUBSCRIBE HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, we jumped straight into a conversation that has been coming up constantly from your questions and DMs after our recent finance episodes together.

In this episode we're talking about:

• Why your home is a liability, not an asset — and what that actually means for your retirement

• The only real ways to access equity in your home (hint: none of them are as simple as people think)

• The 4% rule and why it's not as bulletproof as it sounds — especially when the market drops

• Why paying your mortgage weekly (not monthly) can save you thousands in interest over time

• The real cost of owning a home that most people never factor in — property taxes, maintenance, improvements, and yes, even perennials

• Why real estate investing isn't the passive income goldmine it once was

• The difference between building wealth as an employee vs. as a self-employed person

• Diversifying your portfolio beyond real estate — second mortgages, private equity, RRSPs, TFSAs

• Why your health and your wealth are completely interconnected — you cannot have one without the other

• The reality of senior care costs and why planning ahead (way ahead) matters more than you think

• What it looks like to actually get paid to learn about finances and help others — and why so many people from every walk of life are making the switch

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Chris:

• Instagram | @chrisborsellino

• Finance Discovery Session | Book Here

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

This episode is your reminder that the women who feel their best aren't doing the most. They're doing the basics, consistently, with intention.

Today, I'll walk you through 12 health tools already in your home:

1. Your kitchen — Cooking most of your own meals is one of the most powerful biohacks you have. We talk about how to set up your kitchen stations for simplicity, and why the act of slowing down to cook sends a healing signal to your body.

2. Your water — Whether you have a fridge filter or a full reverse osmosis system, there are simple ways to elevate your hydration. We cover minerals, electrolytes, glass vs. plastic, and my recommendation of 2–3 liters a day.

3. Your bed — Sleep is non-negotiable. I share my nighttime stack (magnesium, reishi, mouth tape, eye mask) and why getting your sleep environment right matters just as much as any supplement.

4. Light — Morning light sets your cortisol awakening response. Evening light impacts your melatonin. Something as simple as drinking your coffee outside or dimming your lights at night makes a real difference.

5. Your floor — Getting down on the floor daily for movement, stretching, and mobility is a primal, regulating practice. Your floor is a full gym — you just forget it's there.

6. Your shower — A good shower filter is inexpensive and impactful. Add contrast therapy (hot to cold) and you've got a built-in nervous system reset every single day.

7. Your breath — This one's free. I share why I love mouth taping at night, how I cue breath in my movement classes, and the power of a double exhale to release what your body is holding.

8. Your environment — Clutter creates stress. Toxins in your fragrance create stress. Getting your environment organized, calm, and clean is a foundational health tool hiding in plain sight.

9. A rolling pin — I know. But hear me out. I use mine for lymphatic flow and fascial work on my legs, glutes, hips, and calves. Check your kitchen drawer before you order a foam roller.

10. Your running shoes — Walking is medicine. It's a fat loss tool, a blood sugar balancer, a connection ritual. My husband and I walk every day. It costs nothing.

11. Your headset — I'm a corded headphones person (you won't catch me in AirPods). Audio is a powerful tool — what you listen to changes your physiology. Use it intentionally.

12. A notebook and pen — Getting what's in your head onto paper is a power move. Clear the mental clutter. A dollar store spiral notebook works just fine.

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with energy healer and spiritual mentor Michael Edwards for one of those conversations that just fills your cup. You know those talks where you go deep right away? Yeah, this was one of those.

Chapters:

• 4:57 — What is Authentic Transformation?

• 6:59 — The Three Paradigms of Consciousness

• 15:28 — Working With Clients: Energy First

• 18:57 — Energy Work & Teaching Self-Mastery

• 24:16 — The Real Magic: Doing Life Together

• 39:41 — The Moment Everything Changed

• 50:57 — Integration: Feeling Your Way to Wholeness

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

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Connect with Guest -

• Instagram | @michaeledwards.live

• Facebook | @michaeledwards.live

• Website | michaeledwards.live

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

This episode was sparked by a question my friend Eleanor asked me when we were together in Mexico for a mastermind back in February: "Do you think women are actually asking you for what they really need — or what they think they're supposed to be asking for?"

It stopped me in my tracks, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since.

In this episode, I'm diving into:

• Why women often come seeking physical fixes (lose the weight, more energy, better sleep) when what they're really craving goes so much deeper

• The gap between what we think we need versus what we actually need — and why it's so hard to close

• How the conversation almost always shifts when women are given real space to talk: from "I want to lose 10 pounds" to "I don't feel at home in my body anymore"

• Why so many of us were taught that support is something you have to earn — and how that belief keeps us stuck

• The role that overwhelm, identity, and nervous system safety play in our health (it's not just about calories and discipline)

• Why hyperfocusing on fixing your body can actually be a distraction from the real work that needs to happen

• How to start building from a place of nourishment and support instead of restriction and punishment

• The simple, unsexy things (breakfast, lunch, dinner, water) that can genuinely change your energy — and why they're the actual foundation

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

• Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this episode, I sit down with health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of the comprehensive new book The New Rules of Women's Health: This is Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. Megan has spent years interviewing leading physicians and researchers in women's health, and she brings both her expertise and her personal health journey to this conversation.

Chapters:

• 8:59 - Megan's Personal Story: Missing the Red Flags

• 16:54 - Empowering Conversations with Your Doctor

• 24:12 - Three Essential Health Changes to Make Now

• 52:44 - Navigating Your 50s and Menopause

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

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Connect with Guest -

• Instagram | @meghanrabbitt

• Book | GET YOUR COPY HERE

• Website | newrulesofwomenshealth.com

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.

In this masterclass episode, I'm breaking down the critical health factors that get dismissed when everything gets lumped under the perimenopause umbrella—and what you actually need to be testing and addressing.

Why "It's Just Perimenopause" Isn't Good Enough

• The difference between normal perimenopause transition and symptoms that signal deeper issues

• Why severity matters: fatigue vs. extreme exhaustion, hair changes vs. handfuls falling out

• How to advocate for proper testing and care

The Four Major Areas Being Overlooked:

1. Your Thyroid (The Big One)

• Why TSH alone is NOT enough—what you actually need to test

• The difference between subclinical hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's

• How thyroid issues show up differently in thin vs. heavier women

• The connection between thyroid health and your daughters' period issues

2. Your Adrenal System

• HPA axis dysfunction (what "adrenal fatigue" really means)

• Why your cortisol awakening response matters

• The connection between stress, sleep disruption, and that 1-4am wake-up call

• How to support your adrenals without crushing your body with over-exercise

3. Blood Sugar & Insulin

• Why you MUST eat within 1-2 hours of waking (yes, really)

• The difference between fasting glucose and fasting insulin—and why both matter

• How insulin resistance shows up in perimenopause

• Why coffee is not breakfast (and what it's actually doing to your metabolism)

4. Gut Health & Estrogen Metabolism

• Why digestive issues intensify as we age

• The gallbladder-liver-insulin connection you need to understand

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in perimenopause

• If you don't have a gallbladder, what you MUST be taking

Additional Topics:

• FSH and ovarian function: what rising numbers really mean

• Hot flashes as cardiac events (not just annoyances)

• Cognitive changes, memory issues, and the perimenopause-ADHD diagnosis connection

• Why we need to stop treating perimenopause like something to "white knuckle through"

I'm getting real about the reality of women's health testing in this episode:

• Why "free healthcare" doesn't cover functional women's health

• The difference between Western medicine testing and functional diagnostic testing

• How to create a health savings account strategy

• What testing actually costs and why it's worth it

• When to work with a specialist vs. a generalist

Blood Work You Should Request:

• Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T4, Free T3, antibodies, Reverse T3)

• Fasting insulin AND fasting glucose

• Complete lipid panel

• Liver enzymes

• Iron panel

Functional Tests Worth Considering:

• DUTCH Complete (adrenal/hormone testing)

• HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)

• Comprehensive stool testing

• Mira Fertility Tracker for tracking hormone fluctuations

1. One change can create a ripple effect

   • You don't need to overhaul everything at once

2. Your body is designed to work in your 40s and 50s

   • We just need to support it properly

3. Stop comparing yourself to your 20s

   • The goal is vitality at your current age

4. Testing is an investment, not an expense

   • Pay now or pay later

5. Find practitioners who specialize

   • Not all healthcare providers are trained the same

This is about stepping into the wisdom of midlife while honoring your body as it is RIGHT NOW. Not trying to look like you did in your 20s. Not accepting that feeling terrible is "just part of aging." Finding YOUR definition of health and vitality.

Let's dive in!

Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!

Click here to listen:

Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE

This episode is sponsored by:

• withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order

• St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15

• Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option

Free Resources:

• Free Metabolic Ignition Playbook | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide

• Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport

• Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide

• The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast

• Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20"

• Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE"

• *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale*

Programs:

• Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite

• The Peri & Menopause Project - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject

• Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced

• Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/

• Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages

• Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship: jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman

Connect with Jenn:

• Instagram | @jennpike

• Facebook | @thesimplicityproject

• YouTube | Simplicity TV

• Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.

Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.