Just Jenn: A Woman’s Health Podcast

Today, we’re discussing what weight changes actually look like during perimenopause for women. In this episode we discuss what’s actually happening hormonally, metabolically, and mentally to women in midlife, and some lifestyle changes that can help manage the shifting weight changes we experience in our bodies. My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock He...

Today, we’re looking at a study released from the Mayo Clinic based on a survey of women in midlife. In this episode we discuss a study recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. This women’s health study found more than 3 out of 4 respondents experienced menopause symptoms. But over 80% did not seek medical care. My guest today is Jason Wells. Jason leads the collaboration between Hancock Hea...

Menopause is having a moment — and it’s about time. Today, we’re getting specific about one of the treatment options that brings up a lot of feelings — Menopausal Hormone Therapy, or MHT. You may also know it by its former name, Hormone Replacement Therapy. MHT is one of those topics that comes with strong opinions, mixed messages, and a whole lot of confusion. For some women, it’s been described...

If the word menopause makes you tense up a little — or you saw the title of this episode and thought, Do I really have the emotional capacity for this today? — stay with me. Menopause is one of those things we joke about, whisper about, or avoid altogether… until one day we’re right in the middle of it thinking, wait, why did no one explain this to us?  Today, we’re starting with the basics. We’re...

We’re officially jumping into Season 2, but before we bring in guests and deep dives and all the good stuff, this episode is a bit of an intro, part preview and part cozy conversation with your friend, Jenn.  Specifically this episode highlights:  - What Just Jenn is (and isn’t) - What types of topics (with examples) this podcast covers - Meet your host, Jenn Wells - What’s coming up in Season 2 M...

As Season One wraps up, Jenn reflects on the biggest lessons (and myths) from the conversations so far, from self-advocacy to redefining rest, and shares what’s next for Just Jenn . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

Advocating for yourself in a doctor’s office isn’t easy, but it’s one of the most important skills you can build. In this episode, Jenn and Hancock Health OBGYN Dr. Audrey Martin talk about how to be heard, ask the right questions, and know when to push for answers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustj...

Your friends aren’t just good for your soul, they’re good for your health. Jenn explores the science behind friendship and why social connection is one of the most important parts of your wellness plan. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

Sometimes the most powerful lessons in healthcare come from real women’s stories. Jenn talks with her friend Ryan about the symptoms she ignored, the diagnosis she didn’t expect, and what it taught her about listening to your body. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

You’ve heard of burnout, but what about the invisible checklist that causes it? Jenn talks about “the mental load,” the unseen work that keeps households running, with insight from Christina DeWitt from Hancock Health’s Connection Center. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisisjustjenn.substack.com

If you’ve been running on empty and wondering why you’re so tired all the time, this one’s for you. Jenn dives into what’s really behind women’s exhaustion, from burnout and the “second shift” to the biology of fatigue,  with insight from Hancock Health primary care physician Dr. Elizabeth Sirois. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...