UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi

Health can feel incredibly confusing right now, and deciding who and what to trust can feel impossible. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is joined by naturopathic doctor, author, and clinician educator, Dr. Jordan Robertson, to discuss exactly what information you can trust when it comes to your health. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why health is confusing at the moment, how you can navigate that noise, the importance of finding a balance between patients’ individual needs and experiences and the expertise of healthcare providers, why well-educated people don’t need more information about health in order to get healthier, and more! We delve into the importance of defining what ‘works’ for you as an individual and not confusing correlation with causation in health before discussing how to make evidence-based health decisions, particularly when there’s uncertainty about treatments or outcomes. Dr. Robertson even touches on the health personalization trap we’re experiencing at the moment, what healthcare personalization should actually look like, and how to know if you’re helping yourself or over-complicating things. Finally, our guest shares some red flags to watch out for when it comes to the health advice out there and what she feels are the most important things to focus on to improve your health. This is an incredibly informative and eye-opening conversation that you don’t want to miss, so be sure to press play now! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Jordan Robertson. 
• Why Dr. Robertson thinks health feels so confusing right now. 
• How to navigate and make sense of conflicting views of health. 
• The importance of recognizing the expertise of healthcare providers.
• Why more access to information doesn’t actually move the needle on health.
• Defining what ‘works’ in health and how we confuse correlation with causation. 
• How Dr. Robertson makes decisions in health and how to approach uncertainty. 
• What health personalization should and shouldn’t be: is it helping or hurting? 
• Some red flags to watch out for when it comes to health advice. 
• What Dr. Robertson feels matters most when it comes to improving your health. 

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Personalization should make health simpler, not more complicated! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna breaks down the issues with personalization in health and explores the differences between performative personalization and useful personalization. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why personalization in healthcare became so popular, the dangers of over-testing, how taking personalization too far can create a loss of intuition, why awareness is everything, and more! We delve into when personalization can be helpful and how it can improve health outcomes before discussing the signs and effects of harmful personalization. We also touch on where true health really comes from. Finally, Dr. Jenna asks us important questions to help us assess whether we are taking personalized health too far. To hear Dr. Jenna simplify and bring clarity to a topic that leads to a lot of overwhelm, be sure to press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: The issues with personalization in health. 
• Why personalization became so popular in the first place. 
• The problem with over-testing and gathering too much data.
• How over-personalization can create a loss of intuition. 
• When personalization helps, and what harmful personalization is.
• A breakdown of where real health actually comes from. 
• Dr. Jenna poses some important questions to listeners. 

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‘Episode 16: Intuition: Your Untapped SuperPower’

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If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still feel more confused than ever, you’re not alone! In a world where every influencer has a ‘study’ to back their claims, the problem isn’t a lack of information; it’s a lack of context. In this episode, Dr. Jenna breaks down why health feels so overwhelming right now, especially for smart, motivated women. She explores what happens when information is everywhere, why more information doesn’t lead to better outcomes, and how the rise of extremes makes it harder to know what actually works. More importantly, she shares her mission to empower women to navigate this noise with confidence by developing strong discernment and using the right tools and guidance along the way. This conversation is a call to return to simplicity, trust your intuition, and learn how to think, not what to think, so you can stop second-guessing and start making decisions that truly work for you

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: why health feels so confusing right now.
• Information everywhere, causing analysis paralysis and constant switching. 
• The problem: incomplete information and missing context. 
• Understanding the nuanced and contextual aspects of health choices.
• Dr. Jenna talks about the rise of the extremes.
• Why more information doesn’t lead ot better outcomes. 
• The critical missing skill: discernment. 
• Bringing it back to simplicity. 
• The role expert guides (or mentors) have on your health journey and the importance of concurrently trusting your own intuition. 
• Dr. Jenna’s final thoughts on the confusing nature of the health information out there.
• What’s in store for next week’s episode: unpacking the idea of more, more, more!

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EP 16 Intuition: Your Untapped SuperPower (Apple Podcasts)

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What if the things that actually move the needle for long-term health are much simpler than you think? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is discussing the things that matter the most when it comes to metabolism, health, and long-term outcomes, and talking about why consistency is key. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the dangers of extremes and fads and how you, as an individual, can track your progress in your health journey. Dr. Jenna breaks down the core ‘needle-movers’ for long-term health and shares some tips for how you can start seeing a difference in your health. She even reminds listeners of the importance of consistency over perfection when it comes to building lasting health. Finally, Dr. Jenna touches on what doesn’t move the needle as much as the things mentioned previously and what to be cautious of. From eating the correct amount of protein and fibre to getting enough, good-quality sleep, this episode covers the fundamentals of long-term health, so be sure to press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: what actually makes a difference to health.
• Why extremes and short-term strategies don’t build lasting health. 
• How muscle and strength affect and protect your long-term health. 
• The importance of eating enough of the right nutrients. 
• How your blood sugar stability affects your health. 
• Dr. Jenna stresses the importance of getting enough sleep. 
• Why you need to mitigate your stress levels to improve your health. 
• Dr. Jenna reminds us about the power of consistency over perfection. 
• What doesn’t work as well when trying to improve long-term health. 

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UPLEVEL Episode 1: Introducing Real Health Real Talk

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Is it too late for women to build muscle in midlife? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna welcomes Coach Monica Von Essen to the show to talk about strength training for women who think it’s too late. Tune in to hear the good news that women can build muscle at any age, learn how it’s possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, and discover why having more muscle helps your body function better, and more! We dive into what Coach Monica often sees women doing in strength training that might feel good but isn’t actually effective, then break down the differences between cardio and strength training, and what women might be missing if they’re only doing cardio. Coach Monica also shares how women can get started with strength training, why consistency is key for building muscle, and what that realistically looks like. She highlights the value of working with a trainer for guidance and support along the way. We also talk about the kind of progress women can expect in the first few weeks, along with the positive health changes, especially for women in midlife, that come with building muscle. Finally, Coach Monica explains why women shouldn’t be afraid of lifting weights and encourages them to take a proactive approach to building strength. Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Dr. Jenna’s guest, Coach Monica, to the show. 
• Why women can build muscle and strength at any age. 
• What women are getting wrong about strength training. 
• The power of building muscle for body function.  
• Coach Monica debunks some of the myths around strength training. 
• What Coach Monica sees women doing that isn’t actually working. 
• Cardio versus strength training and the importance of finding balance. 
• Practical ways women can start strength training safely. 
• What consistency is and why it’s so important when building muscle. 
• A breakdown of realistic progress for the first few weeks of strength training. 
• What changes for women in midlife when they start building muscle. 
• Why women should stop being afraid of lifting weights. 

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So many women who are working out are not seeing changes in their bodies and strength levels. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is bringing clarity to why women often struggle to build strength. Tuning in, you’ll hear a few of the things women get wrong when trying to build strength, from eating too little to being inconsistent and random with workouts. Dr. Jenna delves into the importance of recovery and adequate fueling when building strength before discussing how cardio can be supportive when used correctly. We also touch on why your body needs to feel safe and supported in order to build muscle. Finally, Dr. Jenna talks about what actually works and encourages listeners to lift heavier progressively, train consistently using a structured program, eat enough food (especially protein), and recover intentionally. Press play now to hear all this and be reminded that you cannot expect fast results when trying to build strength!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: why women struggle to build strength. 
• Why not training with enough stimulus is a mistake. 
• The danger of inconsistency when trying to build strength. 
• Why under-fueling is so problematic for strength training. 
• How excessive cardio and lack of recovery hinder strength. 
• Why recovery and fueling are requirements for strength building. 
• The problem with expecting fast results and having unrealistic timelines. 
• Why your body has to feel supported in order to build muscle. 
• The solution: lifting heavier, structure, eating enough, consistency, and recovery. 
• Questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling to build strength. 

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One of the most powerful drivers of metabolic health is muscle! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is talking about the role muscle plays in women’s metabolism. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why building and preserving muscle is one of the most important factors in your metabolism and health as a whole, the benefits of strength training for women, and much more! Dr. Jenna goes on to bust some myths about strength training that are keeping many women from lifting weights before discussing how you can start adding strength training into your routine and the power of progressive overload. We even delve into the importance of focusing on nutrition when strength training, how to work out how much protein you need, and why recovery is essential. Finally, Dr. Jenna stresses that strength training is not optional for aging women; it is foundational! Thanks for listening!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: why building and preserving muscle is essential. 
• Why strength training isn’t just about aesthetics and fitness. 
• The body composition shift that happens in midlife. 
• A breakdown of the benefits of strength training for women.
• Busting some myths that prevent women from strength training. 
• How you can get started with strength training. 
• Dr. Jenna breaks down how to calculate your daily protein. 
• The importance of recovery and sleep for muscle health. 

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If your metabolism feels off lately, your body may be asking for a different kind of support. In this episode, Dr. Jenna brings together key insights from her metabolism series to explain what actually supports long-term metabolic health, why quick fixes often fall short, and how to support your metabolism at any age. She walks through the core systems that shape how your body regulates energy, including muscle mass, blood sugar stability, sleep, gut health, and the nervous system. Rather than focusing on trends, she explains how these systems work together and why chronic stress, poor sleep, and inconsistent habits can disrupt metabolism over time. Dr. Jenna also challenges the all-or-nothing mindset, showing how sustainable, consistent behaviors create real change. She highlights the importance of individualized care and why lasting results come from supporting your body in a way that feels safe and manageable. If you’re ready to move beyond quick fixes and build a foundation for long-term health, tune in for a practical, science-backed approach to supporting your metabolism!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What actually supports metabolism long-term beyond trends and quick fixes.
• Why muscle is foundational for metabolic health and resilience with aging.
• The role of blood sugar stability in energy, hunger, and hormone balance.
• Why sleep is critical for insulin sensitivity, appetite, and metabolism.
• How stress and the nervous system influence metabolic function over time.
• The gut’s role in hormone signaling, immunity, mood, and metabolism.
• How fiber, plant diversity, and reducing processed foods support gut health.
• Why sustainable habits outperform extreme strategies and quick fixes.
• How inconsistency and all-or-nothing cycles create metabolic stress.
• The importance of individualized care based on your body, history, and goals.
• Why lasting metabolic health requires a systems-based, long-term approach.

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EP 6 The Sleep Solution: Unlock Your Health, Energy, and Longevity

EP 15 How Poor Sleep Hijacks Your Health & How to Fix It with Dr. Jenna Blasi

EP 24 Heal the Hustle: Restoring Your Nervous System for Real Health

EP 36 Sleep, Stress & Hormones: Aligning Your Body Before Fall

Ep 62 Your Nervous System Is Talking to Your Heart

The Science of Getting Rich: How to make money and get the life you want

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For years, people have used the number on the scale as an indicator of health. But here’s the thing: weight loss and metabolic health are not the same goal! In fact, you can lose weight and metabolically become unhealthier. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is exploring the differences between weight loss and metabolic health and the markers of health that you really need to pay attention to in order to be as healthy as you can be. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why your goal needs to be metabolic resistance, why Dr. Jenna doesn’t like to use the term ‘weight loss’, why body composition is more important than weight, and so much more! We delve into the importance of muscle as a driver of metabolic health before Dr. Jenna talks about how we can look at other markers of metabolic health, where GLP-1s fit in, and which weight loss strategies are doing more harm than good. We even discuss what success actually looks like when it comes to metabolic health. Finally, Dr. Jenna challenges you to ask yourself what signals from your body you would pay attention to if the scale weren’t the primary measure of success. Thank you for listening! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic: how weight loss and metabolic health differ. 
• The importance of addressing the complexities of metabolic health. 
• Shifting the conversation from releasing weight to body composition. 
• Why muscle is an incredibly important driver of metabolic health. 
• Examples of markers of metabolic health and how to interpret them. 
• The role GLP-1s play in stabilizing these metabolic health markers. 
• Weight loss strategies that compromise your metabolic health. 
• Dr. Jenna redefines what success in metabolic health looks like. 

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Episode 53: Your Brain, Your Power – How Women Can Prevent Cognitive Decline

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GLP-1 medications are changing the weight-loss conversation, but what happens when you view them as a metabolic tool instead of a shortcut? In this episode of UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna delves into how GLP-1s can be integrated into a comprehensive strategy for achieving metabolic health, informed choices, and sustainable change. She breaks down what GLP-1s actually do in the body, why their effects go far beyond appetite, and how they can quiet food noise by reducing metabolic stress. She explains who these medications are best suited for, how dosing and pacing can affect side effects, and why muscle preservation, nutrition, and resistance training are important for achieving long-term results. Dr. Jenna also connects the dots between hormones and menopause, unpacking how the midlife metabolic shifts insulin sensitivity, and why some people are exploring microdosing alongside lifestyle changes. Tune in to learn how to use GLP-1 medications effectively to maximise energy, longevity, clarity, and regulation.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Hear the basics of GLP-1 medications and what they actually do.
• Explore how they affect metabolism beyond influencing appetite.
• Uncover the benefits of metabolic stability for appetite signals. 
• Learn what metabolic threat load is and how it drives food urgency.
• Who GLP-1 medications are for and the possible side effects.
• Unpack the concept of microdosing and why it has become popular.
• The connection between gut health, foundational habits, and hormones.
• What someone should consider when thinking of using GLP-1 medications. 
• Understand how menopause shifts metabolism and impacts appetite.
• How GLP-1s and hormone therapy can act as complementary tools.

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Episode 65: Hunger & Cravings Aren’t the Problem – They’re Signals

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