Fit to Thrive

About Fit to Thrive

Type-A scientist meets holistic health. Your host, Jenna Foster, is a PhD trained bioengineer with over 10 years experience in regenerative medicine, pharma, and healthcare. She used her own health journey to overcome SIBO, adrenal insufficiency, and hormone dysfunction as an opportunity to turn her science-loving brain towards holistic health + fitness. Now as a functional nutrition coach, personal trainer, and vibrational therapist she helps other type A ambitious women heal the root cause of weight loss resistance to become their most vibrant and fit selves again.

Publisher

Jenna Foster

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Jun 2023

Latest episode

27 May 2025

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 May 2025

   EP 25: Continuous Glucose Monitoring - What, Why, How, When

   Jenna Foster explores continuous glucose monitoring and its potential to improve metabolic health, offering insights into blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, and lifestyle factors.

2. 

   12 May 2025

   Ep 24 - Pregnancy Updates: TTC, loss, healing, 1st 2nd and early 3rd trimester

   In this episode of the Fit to Thrive podcast, Jenna shares her personal journey through pregnancy, discussing her experiences with trying to conceive, early pregnancy loss, and the emotional challenges that accompany these experiences. She emphasizes the importance of preparing both physically and mentally for pregnancy, the significance of having a supportive care team, and the various stages of her pregnancy journey, including the first and second trimesters. Jenna also touches on her plans for childbirth and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with pregnancy, providing insights and advice for listeners who may be on a similar journey. Chapters: 00:57 Introduction to the Pregnancy Journey 02:24 Preparation before TTC 11:45 TTC (trigger warning, early pregnancy loss) 22:45 1st Trimester! Symptoms, choosing a care team, gender reveal, challenges (pregnancy related and just life) 49:04 Second trimester! 01:04:11 Third Trimester 01:16:35 Sneak peak for next 3 episodes Keywords: pregnancy, trying to conceive, emotional health, holistic nutrition, hormone balance, prenatal care, first trimester, second trimester, birth plan, support system

3. 

   30 Oct 2024

   Ep 23 - Is cortisol the reason you're gaining weight?

   Adrenal fatigue and cortisol are very trendy topics right now. And it’s because they are a HUGE problem for the modern day woman. I’m sure you’re getting up early, working, getting a work out in, taking care of your family, and putting fires out left and right. (and if we’re being honest you kinda like being the one to corral the chaos, right?) The problem? Our bodies can only take so much stress and after time our biology takes over and we suffer from Unwanted weight gain Sugar and salt cravings Brain fog Fatigue Sleep disturbances Anxiety, depression and what feels like a damn personality change In this episode, I share my personal journey through adrenal fatigue and how you can recognize not only symptoms, but behaviors that may give away the fact that stress and cortisol is the reason your mid section is adding inches even though you’re counting your macros and eating clean.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60