Health Hacks

Are you getting 7–8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? You're not alone. Getting enough sleep doesn't always mean you're getting the restorative sleep your body needs. In this episode of Health Hacks , Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP, and Functional Health Coach Tara Peterson explore why you may feel tired even after a full night's sleep. They discuss how factors such as blo...

Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Your Fatigue and Weight Gain? Tired no matter how much you sleep? Gaining weight even though your diet and workouts haven’t changed? Cold hands, thinning hair, brain fog? Your thyroid could be part of the problem, even if you’ve been told your labs are “normal.” In this episode of Health Hacks, we explain how the thyroid affects your energy, metabolism, mood, and weig...

What if the reason your health plan isn't working has nothing to do with the plan itself? In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni sits down with Candace Oates — wellness keynote speaker, certified health coach, and author — to talk about the power of mindset in achieving real, lasting health results. Candace shares her signature Health Autonomy Method, a mindset-first framework that has help...

Could hidden mold in your home be affecting your health? In this episode of Health Hacks , Dr. Jeni St. Onge talks with Jason Richards of PureHealth Mold Inspections about the connection between mold exposure, your home, and your health. Dr. Jeni explains how mold exposure can affect the body and why it may be worth considering when someone is dealing with persistent, unexplained health concerns....

Are you eating better, exercising, and still struggling to lose weight? Insulin resistance may be one piece of the puzzle. In this episode of Health Hacks , Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson explain what insulin resistance is, how it affects blood sugar and metabolism, and why it may make weight management more difficult for some people. You'll learn: What insulin resistance actually means H...

If you've been struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson explore the most common — and often overlooked — reasons why weight loss stalls, and share practical steps that may help get things moving again. In this 14-minute conversation, Dr. Jeni and Tara cover how hormones, thyroid function, chronic stress, and metabolic adaptat...

Feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get? You're not alone — and you're not imagining it. In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson dig into one of the most common complaints they hear in practice: persistent, unexplained fatigue. Dr. Jeni explains that fatigue is a symptom, not a diagnosis — and that distinction matters. If you've been told your labs are "norm...

Have you been told your labs are "normal" — but you still feel anything but? This is one of the most frustrating experiences in practice, and in this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson break down exactly why it happens. Conventional lab work is designed to rule out disease, not to optimize your health. Functional medicine looks at the same results through a different lens — searching for...

What happens when a nurse practitioner with 30 years of emergency medicine experience leaves the ER to build something completely different? In this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge sits down with Sharon Lemoine, ARNP and founder of Gig Harbor Medical Spa and Concierge Medicine in Washington state for a rich conversation about women's health, hormones, and the role of faith in healing. Sharon shares why...

Have you been told your labs are normal — but you still struggle with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, or low libido? In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson dig into what hormone optimization actually means and why hormone-related symptoms often have deeper root causes than most people realize. True hormone health isn't about replacing a single low hormone...

Functional Medicine Weight Loss: Why Diets Fail and What Actually Works Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—eating healthy, exercising consistently, and trying every diet imaginable—yet the scale refuses to budge? In this episode of Health Hacks, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson explore why weight loss is often much more complex than simply eating less and exercising more....

If you've been diagnosed with PCOS — or suspect you might have it — this episode is essential listening. PCOS is now being renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), and this isn't just a label change. It fundamentally changes how we understand and treat one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women today. In this episode, Dr. Jeni St. Onge and Tara Peterson brea...

Autoimmune Conditions: Why They Happen (and Why Women Are Most Affected) Autoimmune conditions are on the rise—and if you’re dealing with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or hormone imbalances, you’re not alone. What many people don’t realize is that autoimmune conditions are not random. They are often the result of underlying imbalances in the body. At Thrive Functional Health, we ta...

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Did you know the reason you feel tired might have nothing to do with sleep… and everything to do with tiny structures inside your cells? They’re called mitochondria — and they’re known as your body’s true powerhouses . Mitochondria take the food you eat and the oxygen you breathe and turn it into cellular energy. That energy powers your brain, your muscles, your metabolism, and even your hormones....

Are you fatigued despite sleeping, stuck with weight that won't budge, and concerned it might be hormones or your thyroid, but told your labs are fine? Today, we recognize the forgotten woman, why you are not crazy, and real solutions to your concerns. Join us March 30th at Thrive Functional Health for an educational evening on hormones, thyroid, blood sugar, and adrenal health. Because normal...

In this episode of Health Hacks , Dr. Jeni and Tara share a powerful patient transformation story: 60 pounds lost, A1c reduced from 7.9 to 5.4, liver enzymes normalized, cholesterol improved, and inflammation markers cut nearly in half. More importantly, he shares how he feels — confident, energized, and back in control of his health, despite being a busy business owner and running a political cam...

Insulin resistance isn’t just about sugar—and it’s not just about weight. In this episode of Health Hacks , Tara Peterson and Dr. Jeni explain why resistance training is one of the most effective tools for improving insulin sensitivity and protecting metabolic health . Using current research and clinical insight, they break down how insulin works, why muscle is the body’s largest glucose sink, and...

Hormones, Breast Health, Menopause & Smarter Screening Hormones don’t stop mattering after menopause — and estrogen is not the enemy many women have been led to believe. In this episode of Health Hacks , Tara Peterson and Dr. Jeni dive into a powerful, fear-reducing conversation around hormones, breast health, menopause, and breast cancer screening . Inspired by insights from the DUTCH Podcast...

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a major shift in how nutrition is finally being discussed — moving away from decades of low-fat, carb-heavy advice and toward real food, protein prioritization, and metabolic health . In this episode of Health Hacks , hosts Tara Peterson and Dr. Jeni break down what’s changed, why it matters, and how these updates align with a functional medicine...

Today, we are talking about something we see all the time in women over 50- hip pain in our office. We will unveil common root causes and solutions. Connect with us: https://www.thrivecfh.com/ Love this episode? Like, love, and share it with a friend!

Today, we are talking about something affecting almost every American, even if they've never been diagnosed. 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes, and most do not even know it! We would love to connect with you! Find us at thrivecfh.com or schedule a free health consultation: https://l.bttr.to/l8rjh Love this episode? Subscribe, Like, and Share it!

Today, we’re diving into a topic that impacts every woman over 35 : bone loss, hormones, and how they connect to your long-term health and vitality. To connect with us: www.thrivecfh.com or call 417-545-3635

This episode is all about why protein becomes a total superhero after age 35- especially for weight loss, energy, hormones and yes - menopause! If you would like to connect with us , check out more content or schedule a Free Health Consultation, find us at www.thrivecfh.com . If you loved this episode, like love and share-!

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