Join Jen as she kicks off Season 2 of Every Body Talks with an inspiring discussion on the unique role of women beyond reproduction. Motivated by an eye-opening article from the National Wildlife Federation, Jen explores the significance of menopause in humans and other species, revealing a deeper purpose for women to lead, teach, and empower future generations. This episode is a call to embrace femininity, strength, and community; tune in for an impactful season ahead filled with motivation, education, and connection with special guests!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Season 2 of Every Body Talks!00:42 The Phenomenon of Menopause01:46 The Role of Women Beyond Reproduction02:43 Business started at 30; experience counts.03:18 Facing Personal Challenges04:15 Looking Ahead: What to Expect for Season 2

Hannah Eden is a successful CrossFit athlete-turned-entrepreneur, globallyrecognized for her work in the fitness community and her mission to make alasting impact on others. Hannah is the founder of The Power Collective and has created several 4-6 week programs, including BumpFit, a program designed to help women prepare their mind and body as they begin their journey of motherhood. — Empowerment and Emotional Connection— Motherhood and Personal Growth— Marriage and Communication— Realizations During COVID-19— Stoicism and Personal Philosophy— Pregnancy and Motherhood Mindset— Recognizing the Need for Self-Care— Struggles and Resentment Postpartum— Empowering Women Through Self-Discovery— The Power of Vulnerability and Self-Reflection— Journaling and Mindfulness Practices— Balancing Parenthood and Personal GoalsResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Follow @hannaheden_fitness (https://www.instagram.com/hannaheden_fitness/) on Instagram· Explore Hannah’s Website (https://hannahedenfitness.com)· Learn more about the BumpFit Program (https://hannahedenfitness.com/bumpfit/)· Ego is Enemy by Ryan Holiday (https://bookshop.org/p/books/ego-is-the-enemy-ryan-holiday/7680084?ean=9781591847816)· The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (https://bookshop.org/p/books/ego-is-the-enemy-ryan-holiday/7680084?ean=9781591847816)· Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (https://bookshop.org/p/books/nonviolent-communication-a-language-of-life-life-changing-tools-for-healthy-relationships-marshall-b-rosenberg/10180253?ean=9781892005281)────────────────────────────This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI (https://www.yeti.com/), who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com/ (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!Seed® (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY), a microbiome science company creating novel applications of bacteria like the DS-01® to support our gut and digestive health, designed to keep things moving. Head to Seed.com/EVERYBODY (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY) and use code 25EVERYBODY to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®.

C. Sue Carter, is a distinguished University Research Scientist, biologist and behavioral neurobiologist. She is an internationally recognized expert in behavioral neuroendocrinology and resides as the Executive Director of The Kinsey Institute and Rudy Professor of Biology at Indiana University. Carter was the first person to identify the physiological mechanisms responsible for social monogamy.This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI (https://www.yeti.com/), who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com/ (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!Seed® (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY), a microbiome science company creating novel applications of bacteria like the DS-01® to support our gut and digestive health, designed to keep things moving. Head to Seed.com/EVERYBODY (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY) and use code 25EVERYBODY to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®.

Michael Wong (www.michaeljameswong.com) is an author, speaker and meditation teacher who is internationally recognized for his work in the wellness community. His expertise brings together an integrative approach that combines evidence based breath-work, meditation insights and the advocacy of deep rest states. Michael is the Founder of Just Breathe, (www.justbreatheproject.com) an education-based training organization and mindfulness app dedicated to helping people to breathe better, manage stress through meditation, and regulate the nervous systems. His podcast THE QUIET LIFE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quiet-life/id1504042687) shares in-depth conversations with some of the world’s leading psychologists, neuroscientists and thought leaders.This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI (https://www.yeti.com/), who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com/ (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!Seed® (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY), a microbiome science company creating novel applications of bacteria like the DS-01® to support our gut and digestive health, designed to keep things moving. Head to Seed.com/EVERYBODY (https://seed.com/partner/everybody?utm_source=every_body_talks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=25EVERYBODY) and use code 25EVERYBODY to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®..

Ivi Casagrande is a High Performance Coach & Consultant, currently with the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team. She previously led performance for the Brazilian Women’s National Team during the Women’s World Cup in New Zealand/Australia. Ivi is also a Sport Scientist Lead with Lewes FC Women and a Technical Expert for FIFA and UEFA. She holds a Master's in Exercise Physiology and has coached in the American and English women’s football leagues, including Orlando Pride and Brighton Women’s. Originally from Brazil, Ivi played professional football before focusing on sports performance and coaching.Emma Brockwell is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist in Surrey, UK, specializing in female athletes, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. She works with Chelsea and Arsenal WFC, The Netball Players Association, and Harlequins Women's Rugby. Emma co-authored the 'Returning to Running Postnatal Guidelines' and serves on the advisory board for The Active Pregnancy Foundation. She authored ‘Why Did No One Tell Me?’ and is a member of the FIFA Female Health Project.This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI (https://www.yeti.com/), who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com/ (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!

Ara Katz, the microbiome health expert who has been recognized for her pioneering work across every major media outlet from TIME Best Inventions to Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Inc Female Founders, CNBC Changemakers, and many more. Or, you might be even more familiar with her product: the little green pill (https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic?utm_source=jenwiderstrom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=25p&promo_code=jenspeeps25) that's been as viral across TikTok as it has the microbiomes of tastemakers like Karlie Kloss, Cameron Diaz, Kerry Washington, Jessica Biel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mindy Kaling, Ashton Kutcher, Hannah Bronfman, and Alexandra Daddario, among many others because of their proven science, sustainability, and efficacy.There’s a new problem Ara has been tackling and is talking about with us today: women's health has suffered from serious healthcare systemic disregard and a lack of product innovation. To combat this, Ara has partnered with Dr. Jacques Ravel, the leading academic researcher in the vaginal microbiome field for the past two decades. Together, they are ushering in a new era in vaginal health—shifting from harsh, reactive approaches to a sustainable solution that tackles the ‘root cause’.This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI (https://www.yeti.com/), who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com/ (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!

Catherine Magee, is CEO and Co-founder with Christina Aguilera of sexual wellness brand Playground (https://helloplayground.com/discount/BODYTALK), (

If you’ve never listened to our podcast, this would be a great place to start! Hosts Jen Widerstrom (https://www.jenwiderstrom.com/) and Dr. Jason Wersland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jason-wersland-0116846a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app) reconnect on the show’s purpose, impact and most importantly future… which, as you’re getting into this podcast you’ll find you are a big part of. We can’t thank you enough for your listenership and look forward to you enjoying this episode! 

Dr. Belisa Vranich, author, public speaker, and founder of The Breathing Class (TM) (https://www.thebreathingclass.com), a nationwide training program addressing physical and psychological problems related to oxygenation deficiency. (Find your breathing IQ here: thebreathingiq.com.) Recognized as one of the top clinical psychologists in her field, who received her doctorate in psychology from New York University, Dr. Belisa has been a regular guest on national television; e.g., CNN, Fox News, the Today Show, Good Morning America, and Inside Edition, and has been interviewed by Anderson Cooper, Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Bill O’Reilly, Nancy Grace and Dr. Oz. She has appeared as a guest on podcasts with hosts Robb Wolfe, Ben Greenfield, Joey Diaz, and Dr. Mercola and in addition, Dr. Belisa has been interviewed as an expert in numerous publications, including Crain’s magazine, GQ, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Time Magazine, and Cosmopolitan.This episode is proudly sponsored by: YETI who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to yeti.com (https://www.yeti.com) to start living every moment to its fullest!

In today's episode we dive deep into taboo topics surrounding women's health with special guests, Danica Patrick, a Wisconsin gal turned professional racecar driver who plans to live till she’s 120, (danicapatrick.com (http://danicapatrick.com/)) & Emily Capretta, a #bosslady mama who is the Managing Director of Proactive Sports Performance. (proactivesp.com (http://www.proactivesp.com/)). There is truly no stone unturned as we receive dating advice from Danica, reveal our bedroom insecurities, and reflect on the power that comes with speaking up for your health, your pain, and your body, in a culture that has a track record for ignoring women’s needs for decades.At a time where such conversations are often sidelined or too shrouded in shame to have, we emphasize the importance of having a supportive community like “The Pentagon," (no not THAT one, so you’ll have to listen to find out what this is!), where women can openly discuss their issues without judgment. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that aims to destigmatize and empower your life and your experiences. 

Dr. Stacy Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who is revolutionizing female exercise nutrition and performance, pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xrYMd00AAAAJ&hl=en), several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences, including those by USOC and USA Cycling. Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting edge companies including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI and EXOS.  She also has her own business (drstacysims.com (https://www.drstacysims.com)) where she creates and delivers online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan.  This episode is proudly sponsored by: YETI who's all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to yeti.com (https://www.yeti.com) to start living every moment to its fullest!

Dr. Emily Stein, is Chief Executive Officer and Director of Primal Therapies, Inc. (http://www.primaltherapies.com (http://www.primaltherapies.com)) Having co-founded several biotechnology start-ups that address unmet needs in healthcare and wellness, she brings a unique scientific background that spans molecular biology, microbiology and molecular and cellular immunology, with emphasis in chronic infections and chronic inflammatory diseases. Dr. Stein holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of California at Berkeley and received her B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa where she studied the interaction between M. tuberculosis and innate immune cells.This episode is proudly sponsored by:YETI who’s all about helping you embrace a life lived fully and actively, supported by gear that never lets you down. Head to https://www.yeti.com (https://www.yeti.com/) to start living every moment to its fullest!

In this introductory mini episode, hosts Jen and Jason pull back the curtain on their unique journey, sharing the story of how their paths crossed and blossomed into the dynamic friendship you'll be joining in on as you listen. The duo open up about their shared goal: to bridge the gap in understanding women's health and the spectrum changes in their bodies.Jen Widerstrom, a celebrity personal trainer most notably from TV's "The Biggest Loser", as well as a best selling author and former Fitness Director at Shape Magazine, unveils her commitment to being a steadfast resource for women to truly understand and celebrate their bodies. Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Therabody, shares why he’s here to learn in hopes of inspiring men to better understand and support their female relationships. Together, Jen and Jason bring a wealth of expertise and genuine care to the table, setting the stage for enlightening and empowering conversations.Subscribe now and be part of the conversation where "Every Body Talks"!PS : We are proud to share that the majority of all sponsorship dollars for this podcast go directly towards funding research and education in the pursuit and support of women's health.