Welcome to YOU in Balance, the ultimate destination for women seeking empowerment, inspiration, and well-being in every facet of life. Join host, Jen Alsman, FDN-P every week to gain insight and knowledge into what your body is actually telling you-in a real-life, practical way-without overwhelm. From hormones to digestion to everyday habits, we take a root-cause approach to help you feel like yourself again.
Episode 33: I'll Take Care of Myself When Life Slows Down
Episode 33: I'll Take Care of Myself When Life Slows Down (And Other Things Women Tell Me About Their Health)
“I’ll take care of myself when the kids are older.”
“I just don’t have time right now.”
“I know what I should be doing, but I can’t seem to do it.”
Sound familiar?
These are things I hear from women all the time. And while our responsibilities are very real, the truth is that life rarely slows down the way we expect it to.
In this episode, we're talking about why so many women keep putting their health on the back burner, how unrealistic expectations and the pressure to do everything perfectly can keep us stuck, and why knowing what to do isn't always enough.
We'll also explore the importance of accountability, asking for support, and finding realistic ways to prioritize your health during midlife without adding more to your already full plate.
Because sometimes you don't need more discipline. You need a different approach and the right support.
Ready for more support?
Join my free Facebook community, Perimenopause in Balance: Support, Health and Real Life, where we talk about hormones, nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and navigating midlife together.
Join the free community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseinbalance/ (http://www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseinbalance/)
And if this episode reminds you of a friend who's always waiting for life to slow down, share it with her!
12 Oct 2026
Episode 32: What Functional Testing Can and Can’t Tell You
Episode 32: What Functional Testing Can and Can’t Tell You
Functional testing can give us valuable information, but a lab report is never the whole picture.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how I use functional testing as an FDN-P to look for patterns, correlations and clues, and why testing isn’t about finding one marker that explains everything. We’ll talk about what testing can help us better understand, what it can’t tell us, why more testing isn’t always better and what I really mean when I say “Test, Don’t Guess.”
Because the goal isn’t to test everything. It’s to use the right information, in the right context, to help determine what makes sense to focus on next.
In this episode:
What functional testing can and can’t tell us
Why patterns and correlations don’t necessarily equal causation
How testing can help prioritize next steps
Why your symptoms, history and lifestyle still matter
When testing may make sense and when it may not
Why functional testing never replaces appropriate medical care
Wondering whether functional testing might make sense for you?
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call with me. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you’ve already tried and whether my approach may be a good fit for what you need.
Schedule your complimentary discovery call: https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOt (https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOt)
5 Oct 2026
Episode 31: Is It Perimenopause…or Is It Something Else?
Episode 31: Is It Perimenopause…or Is It Something Else?
Fatigue. Poor sleep. Brain fog. Changing cycles. Weight and body composition changes. Digestive issues. If you're in your 40s or early 50s, it's easy to wonder: Is this all perimenopause?
In this episode, we're talking about why changing hormones may absolutely be part of the picture—but aren't always the whole story. I share some of my own experience in my early 40s, the foundational habits that changed how I felt, and why symptoms are worth paying attention to rather than automatically chalking everything up to hormones.
We'll also talk about when it may be time to look a little deeper and why my Test, Don't Guess philosophy isn't about testing everything—it's about getting the right information when you need it.
Plus, I'm introducing Perimenopause in Balance: Support, Health & Real Life, my new FREE Facebook community for women navigating this stage of life. Come join us for education, support, honest conversation, and plenty of “wait…me too” moments.
Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseinbalance/ (www.facebook.com/groups/perimenopauseinbalance/ )
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