The Female Health Solution Podcast

Have you ever been told your labs are "normal," but you still feel exhausted, foggy, wired, or not like yourself? I'm Dr. Jenny, one of the docs on the team with Dr. Beth Westie. In this episode of The Female Health Solution Podcast , I share my clinical perspective after working with hundreds of women inside Dr. Beth Westie's practice. We dive into why normal blood work doesn't always mean your h...

If you are exhausted all the time and can't figure out why, this episode is for you. Today I'm breaking down the real truth about adrenal health, cortisol, and fatigue, and why so many women feel stuck, dismissed, or confused when it comes to their energy. Fatigue is not one thing. It is not always just stress, and it is definitely not something you should be told to "just push through." One of th...

The wired-but-tired feeling is incredibly common, especially for women, and it's one of the most frustrating places to be. You want energy during the day. You want sleep at night. But instead, it feels like your body is doing the exact opposite of what it should. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening behind the scenes when you feel wired but tired and why pushing harder, dri...

Have you ever noticed that your energy is not consistent throughout the month? Some weeks you feel sharp, motivated, and on top of everything, and other weeks you feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, or completely wiped out. That is not random. That is hormones. In this episode, I walk you through how estrogen and progesterone impact your energy across your entire cycle and why understanding this chang...

How do you know if it's really your cortisol causing symptoms like exhaustion, burnout, low mood, or low libido? How do you know if it's adrenal insufficiency, adrenal dysfunction, or something else entirely? In this episode, I break down exactly how to tell the difference between low cortisol and high cortisol , why symptoms overlap with thyroid issues and other hormone imbalances, and why guessi...

In this episode, I break down why you can feel exhausted all day but suddenly wired the moment you try to sleep. We talk about how cortisol, melatonin, blood sugar, and perimenopause all play a role, and what you can actually do to get real rest. What we cover: 1. Cortisol and melatonin basics Your circadian rhythm depends on high cortisol in the morning and low cortisol at night. If cortisol spik...

In this episode of the Female Health Solution Podcast, I break down one of the biggest frustrations women face: Your labs come back "normal," yet you still feel exhausted, inflamed, moody, or nothing like yourself, and no one can explain why. Here's what we cover: Why basic blood work misses the real problem Regular labs look for disease, not dysfunction. A standard CBC or hormone panel can't show...

Your hormones are not separate from your life. They're responding to it. And nothing reveals that more clearly than the holiday season. Every year, women take on more—more planning, more emotional labor, more mental load, more pressure to make everything magical. And we tell ourselves it's "just busy," but physiologically, there's so much more happening beneath the surface. When your schedule gets...

Today is a little different...I'm pulling back the curtain on what's really happening inside your body during this stage of life—and what most women are never told. If you're in your 40s (or even your late 30s) and you've wondered, "Is this perimenopause… or is something actually wrong with me?" this conversation is for you. As I've moved into my forties myself, and having worked with hundreds of...

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly  how specific herbs in our cycle-based tinctures support your hormones in a real, clinical way—not just "woo" or wishful thinking. We talk through five key herbs you'll find in my Estrogen support and progesterone-support tinctures—red clover, angelica, white peony, Vitex, and red raspberry leaf—and what they actually do in the body: How red clover helps...

If you've ever walked into an appointment desperate for answers and walked out with a pat on the head, a prescription you didn't ask for, or a suggestion that you're "just stressed"… this episode is for you. I'm sharing the story of the first time I was brushed off — right after my first baby, when exhaustion hit me so hard I couldn't carry a car seat 30 feet without my arms shaking. The doctor wr...

Let's break down why so many women feel drained even when they're following a healthy lifestyle. The truth is, if your body is functioning in a state of dysfunction, surface-level changes aren't enough. I explain how stress, life events, and hormone imbalances quietly build up over time until your system hits a tipping point—what I call the "overflowing bucket effect." If you've ever been told you...

Today I'm talking about how to create a real safe space so your brain and body can downshift, regulate, and actually recover—especially when the world feels loud and chaotic. Even if you've been eating well, taking your supplements, moving your body, and still feel dysregulated, this might be the missing layer: your environment and boundaries. Why this matters We're processing more inputs than our...

If you're overwhelmed by all the health advice and not sure where to start, this episode is your simple, targeted on-ramp. I'm breaking down exactly how just 7 focused days can nudge your hormones, nervous system, energy, mood, and digestion in the right direction—without complicated protocols or expensive gadgets. (Gary, my Springer spaniel, also makes a cameo… and yes, petting him is great for c...

Have you experienced this? You go into the doctor, you're tired, foggy, dragging through your day, your hair's falling out, your energy is gone, and your provider says, "Everything looks fine." But you  know something isn't right. We're talking about the huge difference between normal labs and functional labs. Because "normal" just means you're not sick enough yet to trigger a red flag. Functional...

I wanted to share something different today — something that's been coming up a lot in my conversations with women lately and honestly, in my own life too. It's this idea that we're waiting for someone to come save us. Waiting for the magic fix, the person, the event, the miracle that changes everything. But the truth is — no one's coming. The person who saves you is you. For so long, I didn't tal...

Ever find yourself wondering why you still feel like garbage —even though you're eating clean, sleeping well, and doing "everything right"? You're not alone, and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why that happens and what to do about it. We often think that if we're checking all the "healthy" boxes—organic foods, 8 hours of sleep, daily movement—then we should feel good. But if your body'...

Are you eating the right foods for your cycle—or fighting against your hormones without even knowing it? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what to eat during your estrogen phase versus your progesterone phase, and why cooling foods, warming foods, and even the right herbs can make a night and day difference for PMS, cramps, and heavy bleeding. And if you're ready for the easiest way to su...

I am so excited share something I've never opened to the public before: my brand-new Hormone Foundations Program . Here's what makes the Hormone Foundations Program different: DUTCH hormone testing shipped to your home so you can finally see what's going on with your hormones. Personalized, one-on-one recommendations based on your results—not cookie-cutter protocols. Monthly one-on-one calls for s...

In this episode, I'm opening up about my own journey with PCOS, multiple autoimmune conditions, and how functional testing—especially the DUTCH test—has changed everything for me and the women I work with. For years, I pushed through health challenges: PCOS, Hashimoto's, celiac, even mysterious skin flares from annuloma granulare. Add to that the exhaustion, thyroid struggles, ovarian cysts after...

What actually causes endometriosis? If you've been struggling with painful periods, fertility challenges, or symptoms that doctors brush off without testing your hormones, you are not alone. Endometriosis is one of the most under-researched and misunderstood conditions women face, even though it can be completely debilitating. In this episode, I break down: Why research is so limited on endometrio...

This episode might sound a little fiery because, honestly, I am fired up. I cannot tell you how many times I hear stories of women going through procedures, even surgeries, for hormone-related issues—and not a single hormone test has ever been run. That is bananas. Truly bananas. Today, I'm walking you through the story of a client I'll call Kathy . She's in her early 30s and has been struggling w...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right —eating clean, taking your supplements, exercising, sleeping—and yet, something still feels off? In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most overlooked but essential processes in your body: methylation . It might sound like something from chemistry class (and technically it is), but it affects everything —from your energy and hormones...

In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend and teammate Dr. Victoria —someone who has been instrumental in our growth over the years. We've worked together off and on for more than  eight years , and she's become a trusted voice and support for so many of the women we serve. We talk all about her background as a chiropractor, her passion for women's health, and how she supports our clients in...

I am so excited to introduce you to a powerhouse on our team—Dr. Jenny Gerken! In this episode, you'll get to hear her heart, her story, and the passion that drives the incredible work she does with our DUTCH testing and gut health clients. From childhood dreams of healing "boo-boos" to chiropractic school, deep dives into nutrition, and a heartbreaking loss that shaped her mission—Dr. Jenny's jou...