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JM3 Wholelife Wellness, Twin Lakes, WI (2026)

05/29/2026

For years, I thought it was just part of being a woman.

The skin issues.

The bloating.

The discomfort around my cycle.

The feeling that my hormones were constantly working against me.

Honestly, I just accepted it.

I exercised regularly.

I ate healthy.

I was doing many of the things I thought I was supposed to be doing.

But despite all of that, I still didn’t feel like myself.

As I dug deeper into my own health, I discovered something I wasn’t expecting…

Part of the problem wasn’t just my hormones.

It was how my body was processing and eliminating them.

One thing many women don’t realize is that estrogen isn’t just about how much you make.

Your body also has to properly eliminate it.

In my case, testing showed elevated beta-glucuronidase—an enzyme produced by certain gut bacteria that can “unpackage” estrogen and allow it to be reabsorbed instead of eliminated.

In other words, my gut was affecting my hormones.

And honestly, I’m still working on it. Healing isn’t always linear. But the improvements have been noticeable.

My skin is under much better control.

The discomfort around my cycle has improved.

My energy is better.

This is why I don’t look at hormones without also looking at gut health.

Because the body doesn’t work in separate systems.

Everything is connected.

05/28/2026

I had about 5 or 6 loads of laundry piled up waiting to be folded 😅

Honestly… it doesn’t really bother me.

I’ve realized over the years that I have a hard time truly slowing down and relaxing. I like being productive. My brain is always thinking about what needs to get done next.

So what do I do?

I turn on Netflix and fold all the laundry at once 😂
Productivity + entertainment.

But after Memorial Day weekend, I realized something…

I actually WANT to get better at slowing down.

Not because rest has to be “earned”
but because constantly being in go-mode isn’t always healthy either.

It’s definitely a work in progress for me.

Anyone else relate?

05/27/2026

If you’re struggling with constipation…
it’s usually not just your gut.

You can be eating healthy, drinking water, even taking magnesium…
and still feel stuck.

This is something I see all the time in my patients,
and most are surprised when we dig into the why.

Because bowel movements depend on more than just fiber and water 👇

👉 Your nervous system
If you’re constantly in “go mode” (high cortisol),
your body prioritizes survival—not digestion.

👉 Bile flow
You need adequate bile to properly break down fats and keep things moving.
Sluggish bile = sluggish bowels.

👉 Gut bacteria
Imbalances (including yeast overgrowth) can slow motility and create bloating.

👉 Hormones (estrogen dominance)
Estrogen is eliminated through the gut.
If things are moving slowly, that process slows down too—
which can contribute to estrogen dominance.

👉 Thyroid + metabolism
A slower metabolism often = slower digestion and elimination.

So when someone tells me they’re constipated…
I’m not thinking “you need more fiber”

I’m thinking:
👉 what system in the body is under-functioning?

Because once we support that properly…
everything starts working the way it’s supposed to.

If you feel like your body has been “off” and you can’t figure out why… this could be part of it.

05/26/2026

I didn’t post all weekend…
I needed that 🤍

No photos.
No pressure.
Just life.

It was Memorial Day weekend… and I needed a break.

So I took one.

We cleaned and organized our basement (almost done 🙌🏼).
Lots of purging after losing two storage areas… but now everything finally has a home.

We took the kids to the arcade and found a new park.

Had a cookout with friends that honestly took me right back to childhood—
kids running around barefoot in bathing suits,
bounce house, sprinkler, bikes everywhere…
and even ice cream from the ice cream truck.

Memorial Day was a parade, followed by food with family—
my mom’s homemade salad from her garden + the best grilled chicken.

A day that’s also a reminder of those who gave everything for the freedom to live moments like these 🇺🇸

And I finally planted my flowers 🌸

Nothing fancy.
Nothing “productive” in the traditional sense.

But everything that fills you back up.

Back today feeling reset, grounded… and honestly just grateful.

Tell me one thing you did this weekend to unplug 🤍

05/22/2026

Caught this little moment and just started smiling…

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The dancing
The bubbles
The pure joy

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And it made me think…

This is what it’s all about.

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It’s so easy to get caught up in:

The to-do list
What’s for dinner
Work
All the things we should be doing

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Meanwhile…

This is happening right in front of us.

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And let’s be honest—

It’s a lot easier to be present for moments like this
when you actually feel good.

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When you’re not exhausted
Not running on empty
Not just trying to get through the day

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That’s a big part of why I focus so much on health.

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Not just to “fix things”…

But to have the energy to enjoy whatever stage of life you’re in.

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Because this?

It doesn’t last forever ❤️

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What’s one thing you’re slowing down for this holiday weekend?

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05/21/2026

I used to wake up in the middle of the night…

almost every night.

And I knew it wasn’t normal.

New baby
Stress
Life being busy
Carpal tunnel waking me up

I just wasn’t in the right head space
to do anything about it yet.

But it kept happening…
even when things started to settle down.

When I ran my testing, it made sense.

My body was stuck in a stressed state.

That 2–3am wake-up?

Often tied to cortisol and blood sugar.

After I supported my adrenals…

I started sleeping through the night again.

And when I finally felt better…

I could actually push in my workouts again.

I was still lifting before…
but I knew I needed to reserve some of that energy
just to make it through the day.

So I held back.

And here’s what I’ve realized over the years…

It’s not about willpower.

It’s about physiology.

And this is exactly why I don’t ask my patients to focus on workouts
until about 4–6 weeks into their programs.

Because let’s be honest…

When you feel like crap,
it’s really hard to be motivated to move your body.

If you’re waking up in the middle of the night…

There’s usually a reason.

05/20/2026

I was recently at a family gathering and someone had one of these sitting on the table.

I picked it up… and couldn’t put it down.

Slightly addicting 😅

But then my next thought was…

This would be great to have on my desk for the times I catch myself clenching my teeth.

Stress doesn’t always look the way we expect.

Sometimes it shows up as:

Tight jaw
Tension in your shoulders
Feeling on edge
Trouble relaxing

Your body is always responding…
even when you don’t realize it.

Lately I’ve been more intentional about catching it earlier.

Not ignoring it
Not pushing through it

Just giving my body a different outlet

Stop clenching…
and take it out on the cube 😉

What’s a trick you use you to manage stress?

05/19/2026

Caffeine didn’t give me energy anymore.

It just brought me to a baseline level of tired.

And if you’ve ever felt that…

You know exactly what I mean.

Wake up exhausted
Reach for coffee
Feel “okay” for a bit
Then crash again

That’s where I was.

And I remember thinking…

Why does my body feel like it’s constantly trying to catch up?

When I ran my testing, it made sense.

My adrenals were struggling.

And here’s the part most people don’t realize…

Caffeine doesn’t actually create energy.

It signals your body to release cortisol
and tap into stored energy to keep you going.

But if your body is already stressed…

You’re not getting a boost.

You’re just borrowing from reserves that are already depleted.

That’s when you stop feeling energized
and start feeling like you’re just getting by.

For me, fixing this wasn’t about more caffeine.

It was about:

Supporting my adrenals
Balancing blood sugar
Improving sleep
Reducing stress

And this is where it all connects…

Because when your body is in that state…

You don’t just feel tired.

You might also:

Wake up in the middle of the night
Crave sugar or carbs
Feel wired but exhausted
Struggle to lose weight

And until you address it…

Your energy won’t come back the way it should.

If caffeine isn’t hitting the same anymore…

There’s usually a reason.

05/18/2026

Life got really heavy for a while.

Another baby
Multiple surgeries
Little sleep
About a year and a half navigating life with a neurodivergent child
Trying to balance work and home

And then my husband’s job changed overnight…
and he was working all the time.

And slowly… I started falling apart.

I was spread so thin…
I felt like I was failing as a mom, as a wife, and as an employee.

I became dependent on caffeine.

And over time… it stopped giving me energy.
It just brought me to a baseline level of tired.

My body felt soft.
I didn’t feel like myself.

So I did what I now do with my patients…

I tested.

Hormones
Gut
Detox

And the results?

Stage 1 adrenal dysfunction
Bacterial overgrowth in my gut
Nutrient deficiencies
Low serotonin
And a metabolism that wasn’t running efficiently

From there… I focused on correcting the dysfunction.

Getting to the root of the problem.
And restoring my body to normal function.

Because at the end of the day…

This is what people want:
An optimized metabolism.

It’s been one year since I started this journey again.

And I didn’t fix it by doing more…

I fixed it by supporting my body.

I reduced stress in our home
Prioritized sleep
Started lifting heavy
Stayed consistent with yoga
Cleaned up my environment—without going overboard
Focused on an anti-inflammatory way of eating

Now?

My skin is clear
I sleep through the night
My energy is back

Someone recently asked me what my favorite decade has been…

And without hesitation I said—my 40s.

Because I finally feel like myself again.

I care less about what others think
I’ve found my place in my work
And I feel good in my body

My focus now is simple:

Aging well
Feeling good

And you know what happened in the process?

My body changed.

It leaned out.
It tightened up.

But that was never the goal.

It was the result.

If you feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to…

There’s usually a reason.

I’m breaking this down all week.

05/17/2026

Jeanne’s Clean Picks 🫶🏼

Post-run = protein 💪🏼

But… quick confession 😅
I was still using a plastic shaker bottle

It had been on my “I should switch this” list for a while…

So when my husband surprised me with a stainless steel shaker—I was sold 👏🏼

Easy to clean.
And this pink?! 💗 obsessed.

Why it matters:
Plastic can leach chemicals—especially with daily use.
And over time, that exposure adds up.

Small swaps = big impact.

If you’re still using plastic… this might be your sign 😉

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05/16/2026

From my shelf to yours 📚

This one is a must-read if you’ve ever been told
“everything looks normal” — but you don’t feel normal.

Amy Myers — a traditional medical doctor turned functional medicine physician after her own battle with thyroid disease — shares her story and what she’s learned along the way.

What I love most about this book is that it connects the dots:

• Gut health
• Autoimmunity
• Inflammation
• Thyroid dysfunction

…everything we’ve been talking about this week.

It’s not just theory — it’s a roadmap.

If you’re dealing with fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, or weight that won’t budge… this is a powerful place to start.

Your body is usually giving you clues —
we just have to know where to look.

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