UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Dr. Jenna Blasi
47 episodes
6 days ago
Progress, not perfection, is what sustains your health, your energy, and your joy. Today, Dr. Jenna dives into “The Holiday Talk” — navigating the holiday season with a healthy mindset, emphasizing progress over perfection. She explores how to stay committed and consistent through the holidays without guilt, burnout, or losing your joy and sanity. In this conversation, Dr. Jenna shares how anchoring habits, setting daily micro-goals, and planning for disruptions can help you move through the ...
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Progress, not perfection, is what sustains your health, your energy, and your joy. Today, Dr. Jenna dives into “The Holiday Talk” — navigating the holiday season with a healthy mindset, emphasizing progress over perfection. She explores how to stay committed and consistent through the holidays without guilt, burnout, or losing your joy and sanity. In this conversation, Dr. Jenna shares how anchoring habits, setting daily micro-goals, and planning for disruptions can help you move through the ...
Progress, not perfection, is what sustains your health, your energy, and your joy. Today, Dr. Jenna dives into “The Holiday Talk” — navigating the holiday season with a healthy mindset, emphasizing progress over perfection. She explores how to stay committed and consistent through the holidays without guilt, burnout, or losing your joy and sanity. In this conversation, Dr. Jenna shares how anchoring habits, setting daily micro-goals, and planning for disruptions can help you move through the ...
Have you ever struggled with finding motivation to make things happen? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is diving deep into why willpower isn’t enough and how you can build habits that actually stick. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the battle that occurs between fatigue and motivation, why willpower often fails, how you can keep habits alive, and so much more! We delve into how you can make your habits stick before discussing the importance of being gentle with yourself and keeping your self-est...
Are you feeling drained, no matter how much you rest? In this special Menopause Awareness Month episode of UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk, Dr. Jenna explores the real reasons behind midlife fatigue and why it’s not just about stress, sleep, or willpower. She explains how shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid function can affect everything from sleep to metabolism and mood, leaving many women running on empty. Dr. Jenna focuses on both the “why” behind this drop in energy and the prac...
In this episode of UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk, Dr. Jenna Blasi dives deep into the connection between inflammation and hormones, and what you can do to take back control. She breaks down the difference between acute (healthy) and chronic (harmful) inflammation and explains how symptoms like bloating, aches, fatigue, and brain fog are often early signals that your body’s balance is off. Dr. Jenna delves into how shifting hormones influence inflammation and why stress, poor sleep, and proc...
Looking in the mirror and wondering where your glow went? You're not imagining it, but it’s not gone! Today, Dr. Jenna explores the biological shift in midlife skin health. She breaks down the real reasons behind the changes you're noticing in your 40s and 50s, going beyond surface-level fixes. Tune in to uncover the essential skin science of midlife: we'll break down why estrogen is critical, the fascinating role of collagen and what aging does to it, and how perimenopause fundamentally alte...
Lasting transformation isn’t necessarily about willpower or discipline, but about how you see yourself. In this episode of UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk, Dr. Jenna dives into the hidden power of self-image in driving meaningful change. She reveals why old labels and limiting beliefs keep us stuck, and how awareness, affirmations, and visualization can rewire the brain for success. You’ll hear how fear of change, imposter syndrome, and stories from the past can hold you back, and how to let ...
Do you ever find yourself turning to food for comfort or support? What if you could reframe your cravings, not as something to be overcome, but as an invitation to slow down and listen to your body? In this episode of UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna explores the deeper reasons behind overeating, from stress, boredom, and unmet needs to shifting hormones and ingrained childhood patterns. She shares her own story of moving through restriction, bingeing, and the changes of menopause to show how both biology ...
We all hit plateaus in different areas of life at some point, and today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is acknowledging this very real struggle we all face and sharing some tips on how to overcome it. In this conversation, you’ll hear all about why plateaus happen, why plateaus are simply information for your body, the importance of going back to the basics when trying to break through a plateau, and more! We delve into the power of persistence before discussing how finding someone to hold you account...
Testosterone is rarely discussed or considered in women’s mid-life health, yet it is one of the most vital hormones for energy, brain clarity, sexual health, and vitality! In this episode of UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is reclaiming testosterone as part of the women’s health conversation and busting some myths about it. Tuning in, you’ll hear how a decline in testosterone impacts women (especially in mid-life), how the lack of education and access to testosterone therapy for women impacts us, and so m...
Stop settling for “good enough.” It’s time to create the health, abundance, and joy you deserve! In this episode, Dr. Jenna explores what it really means to live in alignment with your values, health goals, and dreams. She challenges the idea of one-size-fits-all wellness advice and highlights the importance of individualized care over blanket solutions. Dr. Jenna also dives into mindset, money, and purpose, from shifting out of scarcity thinking to taking intentional action that supports abu...
What if thriving this fall starts with reflecting on summer's lessons? In this episode, Dr. Jenna guides you through a mid-season checkpoint to help carry your best summer habits forward. She shares tips for powerful mindset shifts around letting go, reframing sacrifice, and creating space for growth so you can end the year strong without burning out. She also provides insights into the value of journaling, the truth behind quitting, seasonal energy shifts, and how to open the door to deeper ...
Late-summer changes in light, heat, and routine can leave you feeling tired and out of sync. In this episode, Dr. Jenna unpacks how these seasonal shifts affect hormones, sleep, stress, and energy rhythms, and what you can do to feel more balanced. She explains why “hormonal harmony” is unique to each person, how to read your body’s cues, and why sleep is your most powerful hormone reset. You will hear practical, science-backed tips, like getting morning light, timing caffeine wisely, keeping...
Fear comes up for all of us. It is sneaky. It often disguises itself as logic or overthinking, and sometimes even self-care. Often, it’s fear that’s holding us back from finding what we want in our lives. This episode is dedicated to distinguishing between fear and intuition, and learning to move forward despite feeling fear. Join us as we unpack what it means to understand that freedom starts in the mind, build trust with your inner voice, allow it to become louder, and step into the life of...
The truth of any transformational journey is that you’re not always going to feel motivated. But that’s okay! Real change comes from commitment to progress instead of perfection – and who says you can’t enjoy the journey too? Today, Dr. Jenna talks about how to protect your progress and enjoy your journey. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the power of focusing on progress, why constant motivation is a myth, the danger of being results-driven only, what to focus on instead, and more! We delve ...
If you have ever noticed chunks of your hair falling out or have noticed your scalp becoming more visible, then you understand the heartbreak you feel when you lose way more hair than normal. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is talking about the root causes of hair loss and how to combat it. Tuning in, you’ll hear Dr. Jenna explain the cycle of hair growth, find out what causes excess hair loss, and be reminded of the importance of finding the cause of your individual hair loss in order to treat i...
Let’s start that summer reboot! If you’ve been feeling off lately and more vulnerable, disconnected, and tired than usual, you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy! Today’s conversation serves as a gentle reminder that you’re not broken; your body is simply asking for something different. Thankfully, Dr. Jenna guides us through five simple yet effective changes that can help bring your metabolism, digestion, and energy back online. Dr. Jenna begins her safe, healthy, and foundational exploratio...
When do you usually think about starting fresh? For many people, it’s September. But what if July was actually more powerful? On this episode, Dr. Jenna follows up on the idea of all-or-nothing thinking, where it gets us, and how we might be able to shift it. You don’t need a reset in September. You need permission now! This episode is all about creating your own reset when you are ready for it. Consider it a guide to choosing your next move to set yourself up for a Fall where you’re already ...
One of the biggest obstacles people tend to face is an ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset. During this episode, we tackle what it looks like to have a balanced holiday that doesn’t derail your health, but can even support it. Join us as we explore the downward spiral that can happen when we make a single decision that doesn’t support our goals, and why it doesn’t have to be that way! Listening to this episode, you’ll learn all about setting yourself up for success on vacation, avoiding an all-or-nothin...
Ever feel like your brain just isn’t firing on all cylinders? In this episode, we explore what’s really going on beneath the surface when it comes to brain fog, especially for women navigating midlife, and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts and sleep disruptions to nutrition, blood sugar, stress, and even environmental toxins, we take a closer look at the many factors that can cloud mental clarity. Dr. Jenna breaks down how everything from nutrient deficiencies and gut health to m...
Cold therapy is a trending topic, and during this episode, we’re diving in! From cold chambers to ice baths, cryochambers, and more, we’re talking about whether cold therapy is actually good for you, particularly as a woman. Exploring what the research really says and the role of your hormones, this episode ultimately aims to answer whether or not it’s worth incorporating cold therapy into your wellness routine, as a woman, and particularly as a woman in midlife. Join us as we unpack why wome...
UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Progress, not perfection, is what sustains your health, your energy, and your joy. Today, Dr. Jenna dives into “The Holiday Talk” — navigating the holiday season with a healthy mindset, emphasizing progress over perfection. She explores how to stay committed and consistent through the holidays without guilt, burnout, or losing your joy and sanity. In this conversation, Dr. Jenna shares how anchoring habits, setting daily micro-goals, and planning for disruptions can help you move through the ...
