Are you dragging yourself into fall feeling more exhausted than when summer began?

If your vacations, lake days, and slower schedules didn’t leave you recharged, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into why so many of us end the summer more burnt out than renewed, and what we can actually do to recover before the next season fully takes hold.

I share real patient stories that reveal the hidden reasons behind post-summer exhaustion, from disrupted sleep patterns to blood sugar shifts and nervous system hypervigilance. Most importantly, I’ll guide you through practical, holistic steps you can start now to reset your body, reclaim your energy, and head into fall with resilience instead of fatigue.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Why “time off” doesn’t always equal true recovery.

2. How disrupted sleep quality (not just sleep hours) impacts energy and burnout.

3. The hidden role of late-night eating, alcohol, and travel on your physiology.

4. Why loving your work (or vacation!) can still burn out your body if you ignore recovery.

5. Four pillars of true recovery: metabolism, nervous system regulation, inflammation management, and intentional rituals.

6. How small, consistent choices can restore energy before the holiday season begins.
   

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• 21-Day Cortisol Reset — part of the Advanced Women’s Health App: https://advancedwomenshealth.mykajabi.com/offers/oKx82ceb/checkout

• Episode with Connie on hypnotherapy and subconscious healing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gcczUZsQDbYmRMnQOnSMp?si=mGyHfNFrRFevKmq06u3Law
  

✨ You cannot out-vacation your physiology—but you can reclaim your energy with intention.

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With all the talk about new weight-loss drugs, I have to ask: are medications like Ozempic and mounjaro the cure for PCOS, or are they just another tool that masks the symptoms, like the birth control pill did for decades?

In this episode of the Advanced Women's Health Podcast, I sit down with the wonderful Dr. Micaela Gregory to unpack this very question. We cut through the hype surrounding these new GLP-1 medications, revealing why we see them as powerful tools, but not a cure-all. We break down the significant risks that often get overlooked, like severe muscle loss and gastrointestinal side effects.

This episode isn’t about choosing between medication and lifestyle; it’s about helping you understand how to build a truly resilient foundation for your health. We want you to be able to address the root drivers of your PCOS—like insulin resistance, androgen excess, and inflammation—so you can achieve lasting results, with or without a prescription.

In our conversation, we break down:

• 1. The New Tools vs. The Old Rules: We take a critical look at GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, etc.) and discuss how they're being talked about in a similar way to the birth control pill.

  2. The Hidden Risks: We discuss why nausea, constipation, and especially the massive loss of lean muscle mass are serious side effects that can worsen your metabolic health in the long run.

  3. Beyond Medication: We cover the non-negotiable foundations that medication can't replace , including eating well , sleeping, managing stress , and movement.

  4. Treating the Whole Picture: We explain why it's so important to address the underlying drivers of PCOS that medications don't fix, such as elevated androgens , gut microbiome imbalances , and inflammation.

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• My greatest hope is for you to know that your health journey is not about finding a single magic bullet. If this conversation brought you clarity, please share it with a friend who is navigating the complexities of PCOS. And if you loved today's episode, please take a moment to leave us a review—it's how we spread this message and revolutionize women's healthcare.

Could your struggles with motivation and follow-through have less to do with discipline—and more to do with what’s happening in your mitochondria?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Sarah breaks down the surprising connection between mitochondrial health, hormones, and the brain’s reward system. She reveals why so many women feel “stuck” in cycles of fatigue, cravings, and overwhelm despite doing all the “right” things—and why the missing piece often lies in how energy is produced and used in the body. This isn’t about another supplement stack or quick fix; it’s about learning how to work with your body’s deepest operating system. By the end, you’ll see that real confidence and resilience don’t come from hacks or trends—they’re built on the cellular foundations of health.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Foundations of Mitochondrial Health

2. The Loop of Dysfunction and Overwhelm

3. Motivation, Reward, and Hormonal Influence

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who’s been struggling with fatigue, motivation, or “doing all the right things” without results. Don’t forget to leave a review—it helps spread the word and bring this life-changing approach to more women.