Science of Stunning

Have you ever wondered just how much of an impact sugar has on your day-to-day life? In this episode of The Science of Stunning, host Jennifer Hanway dives into the hidden impacts of added sugars on our overall health. From insulin resistance and energy crashes to brain fog and gut imbalances, discover why cutting down on sugar could be your key to unlock sustained weight loss, endless energy, and...

Are you tired of unexplained weight gain and relentless fatigue despite doing everything right? In this episode of Science of Stunning, host Jennifer Hanway breaks down the metabolic persona 'Thyroid Thelma' and unveils the secrets to revitalizing your metabolism. Discover why thyroid health is critical for metabolic function, how stress and diet impact your thyroid, and learn holistic approaches...

Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat, cravings, interrupted sleep, and feeling like the workouts and diets you used to do just don’t have the same effect anymore? Dive into today's episode of The Science of Stunning with Jennifer Hanway, certified holistic nutritionist and women's wellness expert. Discover the secrets behind the metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause, a...

Are you tired of feeling like you're trapped in an unending cycle of mood swings, bloating, and sugar cravings? On this episode of the Science of Stunning, host Jennifer Hanway introduces metabolic persona 3: Hormonal Hannah—one of the metabolic personas from Jennifer’s Lean and Clean program. Discover how to balance your hormones and metabolism through tailored strategies that actually work with...

Are you constantly feeling exhausted, bloated, and overwhelmed despite your best efforts to stay healthy? Meet Cortisol Claire, the second of the metabolic personas from host Jennifer Hanway's Lean and Clean program. In this episode of the Science of Stunning, Jennifer dives into how chronic stress rewires your metabolism, why standard diet and exercise approaches might be making things worse, and...

Have you ever felt like your body is stuck fighting an unseen enemy causing constant fatigue, stubborn belly fat, and relentless joint pain? In this episode of The Science of Stunning, learn about Inflammation Isabel, one of the five metabolic personas from the Lean and Clean program by Jennifer Hanway. Discover the science behind chronic inflammation and its role in weight gain, how inflammation...

You know your metabolism changes throughout your life, but how do you figure out how your own individual metabolism works? The answer is unlocking your Metabolic Matrix, a key aspect of the Lean and Clean program. Host Jennifer Hanway explains why generic health and fitness plans often fail women and how understanding one's unique metabolic matrix can unlock long-term fat burning, hormone balance,...

We have all these wellness tips and tricks, but how does an actual day in the life look like? In this episode of 'The Science of Stunning,' Jennifer Hanway shares an intimate behind-the-scenes look at her daily life, wellness routines, and self-care practices as a health expert and 44-year-old woman. Jennifer discusses her morning rituals, including her early wake-up, coffee, supplements, and pers...

Welcome to the final part of the New Years Resolutions mini-series! In Part 1, host Jennifer Hanway discussed how to reframe your mindset when it comes to setting goals in the new year. In Part 2, Jennifer led you through how to find out who you want to be. Now, in Part 3, Jennifer is giving you concept steps and strategies to help you be that dream self. Jennifer highlights the importance of sett...

In Part 2 of the Science of Stunning miniseries on New Years Resolutions, host Jennifer Hanway focuses on stepping into your evolved identity by setting new standards for yourself and your life. Emphasizing the power of evolving one's identity over setting traditional goals, Jennifer discusses actionable steps for creating and embodying your best self in 2025. She highlights the importance of self...

A new year is right around the corner, and with that comes so many things like reviewing your accomplishments over the past year, setting new years resolutions, and getting a whole new set of goals and aspirations. Host Jennifer Hanway is a big fan of new years resolutions, and she gets into why she loves them as well as why she disagrees with all the anti-resolution people out there. In this new...

Host Jennifer Hanway is answering all your questions this week. She explores the benefits of various types of yogurts based on health goals, the utility of weighted vests for fat loss and muscle building, and the effectiveness of collagen powder. Additionally, Jennifer talks about the pros and cons of eating protein bars for weight loss, the benefits of ashwagandha for stress, alternatives to mela...

Alcohol is so integrated into our society and culture at large. It’s a difficult topic to talk about in the health and nutrition industry because it can be such a sensitive topic for so many. What is the truth about alcohol and how much you should drink? Host Jennifer Hanway draws her line in the sand in this episode, sharing why she has been on a personal journey of being alcohol-free for 711 day...

We’ve covered Strength Training 101 for Women , but today host Jennifer Hanway and fitness coach Tim Hanway dive deeper into the vital important of strength training, the barriers to strength training for women, and how to overcome discomfort and push yourself towards confidence in your body and in your life. From debunking myths that lifting weights makes women bulky to addressing how intimidatin...

Makeup can transform your beauty and boost your confidence. But, as we age, the makeup techniques we did in the past don’t work quite like they used to. So how can our makeup techniques evolve? Host Jennifer Hanway has brought on Laura Gellar’s Director of Education, Amber Milt, to give you tips on how to evolve your makeup techniques with your changing skin. They discuss Amber's extensive 20-year...

The Holidays are here! A time of joy and cheer, but also stress and overwhelm. How do you allow yourself to enjoy time with loved ones when you may also be stressed about meeting your health goals? How do you maintain self-discipline when surrounded by tons and tons of foods? How do you keep your stress at a manageable level? Host Jennifer Hanway has your back, and she is sharing all of her practi...

You eat. You work out. You take care of yourself. But why are you still feeling inflamed, sluggish, and sleepy? Well, the interconnected relationship between chronic inflammation, weight gain, and insulin resistance may be to blame. Host Jennifer Hanway explains how these conditions are interrelated and how they affect your overall health. You will learn about the role of insulin in the body, the...

In this episode, I address a wide range of health-related questions coming from you! These questions were gathered directly from our Instagram followers, clients, and program participants. Topics covered include the best methods for determining necessary supplements through lab work, the importance of reducing added sugar and refined carbohydrates, and the significance of managing stress and sleep...

Along with taking care of our health as we get older, we always want to take care of our skin. But as we age, the way our collagen works and our skin’s intracellular health changes as estrogen decreases. So how do we take care of our skin? Today, Jennifer talks to expert dermatologist Dr. Julie Russak to explore advanced skincare strategies for women over 40 and what to do in our youth before skin...

It’s Halloween. There’s candy everywhere. You and your family are surrounded by sugar. It wouldn’t be so bad to go on a sugar binge… would it? In this episode of Science of Stunning, host Jennifer Hanaway tackles why sugar can be such a danger and why we should keep our sugar intake in mind during trick or treat time. You will hear comprehensive strategies to control blood sugar, her 'lean and cle...

We’re all stressed. Life gets in the way and we can easily get overwhelmed by our obligations. But as we get older, that stress seems to come more intensely and more frequently than before. In this episode, Jennifer explains how stress effects our lives and the way our body’s response to it changes during perimenopause and postmenopause. For women over 40, hormonal changes during menopause can int...

In this special episode of the Science of Stunning podcast, Jennifer is celebrating her 44th birthday! Joined by her friend and mentor, Emily Merrell, founder of Second Degree Society, to talk about aging, getting older, and the societal expectations, challenges, and joys of life beyond 40. They discuss sobriety and the cultural impact of not drinking, Jennifer's health journey, and how past exper...

We know that our diets impact our health, but what role does protein play? Host Jennifer Hanway explores the critical role of protein in the health and wellbeing of women over 40. She debunks myths surrounding protein intake and emphasizes its importance for metabolism, body composition, muscle health, and our skin and hair health. Jennifer outlines the effects of aging on protein utilization and...

You’ve heard that strength training is essential for women as we age, but you aren’t sure of why. You could be worried about getting bulkier, or you could be in a program that you’re not making progress in despite giving it your all. In order to debunk myths and share the truth about the benefits of strength training for women over 40, Jennifer Hanway sits down with her husband Timothy Hanway, an...

Why is blood sugar so important? What role does insulin play in our overall health? How do we handle a Type 2 Diabetes pre-diagnosis? Jennifer Hanway answers all these questions and more as she deep dives into blood sugar balance and insulin resistance. She explains the basics of glucose metabolism, the role of insulin, and how insulin resistance develops and impacts the body. Jennifer also identi...