The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holistically, Build Resilience, & Develop A More Loving Self-Image
Do you desire to repair your female cycle, regain your energy, develop a healthier relationship with yourself and body while dropping extra weight, build stress resilience, and grow into the best version of yourself? Welcome to the Holistic Life podcast. I am your host, Jessica Martinez, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist who focuses on women's wellness. In each episode, I explore the topics that matter most to you—hormone health, low-toxic living, stress management, mindset & well-being, and holistic wellness practices. My mission is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration you need to lead a more balanced and healthy lif...
62. Confession Session: Don't Let Your Pursuit Of A 'Toxin-Free' Lifestyle Turn Into A Toxic Relationship - My Honest Take On Toxin-Free Living
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Ever feel like the quest for a "toxin-free" life is causing more stress than wellness? If so, this episode is for you.
Join me for a deeply personal Confession Session as I share my personal journey with attempting to live by "toxin-free" standards and how...
61. Confession Session: What I Do When I'm Feeling Uninspired, Unmotivated, & Creatively Drained and What You Can Do, Too
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Ever hit a wall with your health goals, work, or business tasks and projects, feeling completely uninspired, unmotivated, and creatively dry? You're not alone. In this week's episode, I share my recent, honest struggle with a total lack of drive, which was actually a symptom of dee...
60. Start Your Day Strong for Good Energy & Productivity
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Need an energy boost? Want higher productivity and performance? In this episode, I dive into the best times to start healthy habits and explore how a more intentional morning routine can completely change your energy levels and productivity.
Learn exactly what to do and avo...
59. End Body Image and Self-Image Sabotage
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Please note: This episode discusses sensitive topics around self-image, body image, and food; listener discretion is advised.
🙅♀️ Are you ready to stop the cycle of self-criticism and finally feel comfortable in your own skin?
In this episode, I'm diving deep into...
58. How Not to Sabotage Your Moods, Resilience, & Energy
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In this week's episode, I aim to help you identify and overcome the sneaky ways you might be sabotaging your own peace, joy, and energy.
Tune in to learn actionable ways to build stress resilience, emotional well-being, and sustainable energy, so you can finally...
57. Stop Sabotaging Easier Periods and Less PMS
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Are you ready to end the monthly self-sabotaging patterns that make your period and PMS worse? In this week's episode, I dive deep into the subtle ways we unintentionally self-sabotage our efforts towards easier periods and reduced PMS.
I talk about how disempowering thought...
S2 E20: How To Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind: The Easeful, Effortless, & Sane Approach to Long-Term Fat Loss
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Tired of restrictive and strict diets? Listen to this week's episode for a gentler path to fat loss. I dive into proven ways to manage cravings, boost satiety, and achieve sustainable results without deprivation or giving up indulging on your favorite foods, while still losing weight...
S2 E19: You Think You Want To Lose Weight, But This Is What You Really Want
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Feeling like you're constantly chasing a number on the scale? Tune into this week's episode to learn the real difference between what you think you want when it comes to your body, and what you actually need.
I talk about how your thoughts, feeling...
S2 E18: Why You Should Embrace Your Cyclical Nature As A Woman
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Ever notice how life moves in cycles? Just like the seasons, women possess an incredible, often overlooked, cyclical nature.
In this week's episode, I talk about the parallels between our natural cycles and the cycles found in the natural world.
I cover w...
S2 E17: My Honest Thoughts & Reviews On Some of the Most Popular Low-Tox Products
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In today's episode, I am reviewing low-tox & toxin-free products from brands like Agent Nateur, Cleo & Coco, Tok Beauty, Tower 28, Lily Lolo, Kosas, Crunchi, Carina Organics, Evolvh, Innersense, and more...
I talk about my skin type, why a product worked for me or didn't, and wh...
S2 E16: Beyond the Scale: Why You Need Body Fat, Can You Really Be Healthy at Every Size? And Normalizing Your Desire To Lose Weight
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In today's episode, I dive into body fat percentage, the ideal body fat for women’s health, whether you can be healthy at any size, and how to balance it all when you have a desire to lose weight.
I hope you enjoy!
Jess...
S2 E15: 50th Episode, Gratitude, Top 5 Episodes in the Last Year, & A Special Giveaway 🎉
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Today's episode is different and special because it is the podcast's 50th episode. 🎉
Tune in to find out which were the top 5 most downloade episodes in the last year.
And listen till the end for my special giveaway as a thank you to ea...
✨️ SPECIAL INVITATION TO MY FREE WORKSHOP: Transform Your Menstrual Cycle & Hormones For Better Female Health ✨️
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Are you a high-achieving, purpose-driven woman with big dreams and goals for 2025, but struggling with the following things holds you back?
S2 E14: 8 Reasons Why You're Feeling Run-Down & Burnt Out
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Today, I delve into 8 reasons why you may be feeling run-down, depleted, & burnt out.
Find out which of these reasons may be the culprit for your depletion or what area(s) need attention.
Some of these reasons might surprise you and some mi...
S2 E13: What's In My Fridge, Pantry, & Freezer As a Holistic Nutritionist & Hormone Wellness Coach
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Tune into today's episode for a peek inside my kitchen!
This week, I'm sharing a detailed look at everything stocked in my fridge, pantry, and freezer. Find out my preferred protein sources, dairy selections, produce, beverages, gluten-free choices, and more.
So, if you w...
S1 E12: A Day In The Life Of A Holistic Nutritionist & Wellness Coach (& Introvert)
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Curious what a day looks like for a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes and giving you a glimpse into my daily life as a holistic nutritionist and women's wellness coach.
I'm sharing my typical day, hi...
S2 E11: From Daunting to Doable: Being Well-Resourced Changed My Life & Business As An Introvert & It Can Change Yours, Too
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You want to grow - in your business, at work, or in your personal life. But every piece of advise your hear or read from health, business, or life coaches seems plain impossible to achieve?
I get it. For years, anything even slightly outsid...
S2 E10: Your Personality Type Shapes Your Health Decisions & Is The Missing Piece In Achieving The Results You Want
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In the last episode, I talked about self-awareness, and I truly believe that understanding yourself is the foundation of any successful wellness journey.
As a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, I've seen firsthand how personality plays a massive role in our habits, motivations, and ult...
S2 E9: How Self-Awareness Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals Faster
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Ever feel like you're fighting your own mind? In this episode, I talk about self-awareness and how it can be a game-changer, especially when it comes to hormone wellness and holistic health goals.
I'll cover signs you may need to work on developing more se...
S2 E8: Understanding the Body Image Spectrum & Finding Peace with Your Body
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Struggling with body image? In this episode, I dive into the differences among body negativity, positivity, and neutrality and all the nuance surrounding the topic.
I'll discuss how to challenge negative self-talk, embrace self-acceptance, and cultivate a more peaceful and loving relationship with your bo...
S2 E7: Why You Get Sick More in Darker Months and How to Boost Your Immune System & Fight Winter Illnesses
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Ever wonder why colds and flu seem to peak during the fall and winter?
It's not just about the cold! In this episode, I dive deep into the complex reasons why winter illnesses are so common during this time.
I'll give you pract...
S2 E6: Winter Well-Being Toolkit: How I Fight the Winter Blues & You Can Too
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Winter blues got you down?
This season calls for extra TLC. And in today's episode, I'm sharing my personal winter well-being toolkit – the strategies & practices that help me navigate the colder months and stay positive.
I share many holistic tips and self-care...
S2 E4: 12 Tips to Get Out of a Rut & Find More Happiness & Joy in Your Life
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Feeling stuck in a rut? In this episode, I dive into 12 evidence-based strategies to help you live a fuller life: experience more joy, purpose, and meaning.
Tune in to learn how to live a truly rewarding life that you feel good about living.
Enj...
BONUS EPISODE: Women’s Wellness Coffee Chat Highlights from 1/21/25: The Menstrual Cycle, Nervous System, Fitness, and more
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This episode is a condensed version of the Coffee Chat I hosted on January 21st with some of the highlights and points I thought you'd enjoy.
You'll hear about the nervous system, the menstrual cycle, fitness, and more.
Enjoy!
Edit...
S2 E4: My Personal Story: My Relationship with Food & Stress in a Demanding, High-Pressure Job & The Lessons I Learned
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(TRIGGER WARNING:
Although I don't have an eating disorder and that's not the focus of the episode, I do talk extensively about my relationship with food - please skip this episode if this topic triggers you in any way)
In this e...
S2 E3: 8 Types of Rest You Didn't Know You Needed: Tips to Combat Burnout
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This episode is for anyone who feels constantly exhausted, drained, and struggling to find joy in their daily life.
Tune in to learn:
How rest is not just about sleep.
The seven essential types of rest + a bonus one
S2 E2: 5 Wellness trends that DIDN’T work for me in 2024 as a Holistic Nutritionist & Women’s Hormone Wellness Coach & 5 things that DID
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Tune into today's episode to find out the 5 wellness trends that weren't part of my personal wellness plan in 2024 because they did not work for me
Find out why they didn't and whether or not I still recommend them to you.
Lastly...
Come join me for a FREE Virtual Coffee Chat! ☕️
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Hello dear listener! 👋
I'm inviting you to join this FREE Coffee Chat with Me, Host of The Holistic Life Podcast ☕️
I wanted to create a space to foster a sense of community for my podcast listeners, so I decided to host a coz...
SPECIAL INVITATION TO MY FREE WORKSHOP: Transform Your Female Cycle: Experience Easier Periods, Steady Moods, Less Stress, & More Energy
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Are you a high-achieving, purpose-driven woman with big dreams and goals for 2025, but struggling with the following things holds you back?
Difficult periods leave you fe...S2 E1: 2024 Recap, BTS, Reflexions, & What's Coming in 2025
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Welcome to season 2 of The Holistic Life podcast!
This episode is going to be a behind-the-scenes conversation where I'll be talking about my podcast, coaching business, and a sneak peak into what I have planned for 2025.
I thought this would be a fitt...
S1 E30: Carb Cycling: The Benefits, Who It's Not For, and How to Do it Without Wrecking Your Hormones
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In today's episode, I cover the topic of carb cycling.
I answer the following questions in detail:
- What is it?
- What are the benefits of it?
- Who should avoid it?
- How do you do it in...
S1 E29: Intentional Eating: How to Eat for Easier Periods, Less Stress, Better Moods, and More Energy
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In this episode, I delve into the art of intentional eating and its 4 core principles.
You will understand and learn how to balance your hormones through the lens of intentional eating for reduced stress, improved moods, and better energy levels.
Enjoy!
S1 E28: What is health and wellness coaching exactly and does it actually work?
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In this episode, I delve into the topic of wellness coaching. I answer the following questions about wellness coaching:
What is it exactly?
Is it a new concept or has it been around for a while?
Is it covered by insu...
S1 E27: How to Eat Healthy While Dining Out, Social Eating, and Traveling
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Ever struggled to maintain your healthy eating habits while dining out, attending social events, or traveling? This episode is your guide to navigating and managing these challenging situations and making healthier choices in a way that feels good to you.
I share practical tips f...
S1 E26: Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body Image Using a Holistic Approach
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Want to improve your relationship with food and body image?
Tired of emotional eating, going on restrictive diets, depriving yourself, and having a negative body image?
Tune into this episode for a holistic approach to learn how to:
- Overco...
S1 E25: How To Deal With Social Pressures When You’re Trying To Get Healthier
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Social pressure is something we all face at one point or another. These social expectations can be a major obstacle when you're trying to get healthier or have wellness goals you want to reach. Whether it's your friends and family trying to get you to indulg...
S1 E24: Why It's So Hard to Stick to Good, Healthy Habits and How to Make Them Stick
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In this episode, I'l be talking about why sticking to good habits is so hard, the science behind habit formation, and how to make sure your new healthy habits stick.
I'll provide 5 best tips to make building new healthy habits easier and 3 tips to help...
S1 E23: A Few Current Fall Favorites: Low-Tox Edition + Fall Recipes
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In this episode of The Holistic Life, I'll share my favorite fall-inspired drink, cozy comfort food, and skincare must-haves to help you embrace the season. I share a few product recommendations and I talk about the shifts we experience with our eating habits during the changi...
S1 E22: Don't Let Limiting Beliefs Get in the Way of Your Happiness: 3 Steps to Stop & Let Go of Your Negative Thinking
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Are your thoughts getting in the way of your happiness?
In this episode, I talk about what limiting beliefs are and how you can overcome them. I share 3 steps to rewire your brain and have better control of your thoughts.
Enjoy! ✨️
R...
S1 E21: How To Bounce Back After a Rough Night: 8 Tips to Recover from a Bad Night's Sleep
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Had a rough night's sleep? Don't let it ruin your day. In this episode, I'll share 8 practical tips to help you recover from a sleepless night and feel refreshed again. This episode will provide you with valuable suggestions to help you feel rested and ready to tak...
