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.
YOU in Balance
Claim This Podcastby Jen Alsman, FDN-P, Owner of Younique Balance
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Podcast Overview
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.
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June 22, 2026
Episode 25: Why I Remove Gluten, Dairy, Sugar & Alcohol in the Beginning of Healing
<p><strong>Episode 25: Why I Remove Gluten, Dairy, Sugar & Alcohol in the Beginning of Healing</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the You in Balance Podcast, Jen explains why she has clients temporarily remove gluten, dairy, sugar, and alcohol during the beginning phases of healing. She breaks down how these foods can contribute to inflammation, gut dysfunction, blood sugar instability, hormone imbalances, cravings, poor sleep, and increased stress on the body—especially in midlife.</p><p>Jen also shares parts of her own healing journey, including why alcohol was the hardest thing for her to give up and how much better she felt once she reduced it consistently.</p><p>This episode covers:<br>✨ why elimination phases are used therapeutically<br>✨ common symptoms connected to gluten, dairy, sugar, and alcohol<br>✨ why healing requires reducing stress on the body<br>✨ why the process typically lasts around four months<br>✨ what clients often notice when these foods are removed<br>✨ why this approach is about support—not punishment</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why certain foods are removed in functional wellness protocols, this episode offers the physiology, mindset shifts, and real-life perspective behind the process.</p><p>Small shifts create big change. </p><p>For more information on YBHC, head to our website: <a href="www.youniquebalancehc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.youniquebalancehc.com</a></p>
June 15, 2026
Episode 24: Your Gut Is Talking to Your Hormones — Are You Listening?
<p><strong>Episode 24: Your Gut Is Talking to Your Hormones — Are You Listening?</strong></p><p>In this episode of the You In Balance Podcast, Jen breaks down the powerful connection between gut health and hormones — and why symptoms like bloating, fatigue, PMS, constipation, anxiety, acne, inflammation, and stubborn weight gain may all point back to what’s happening in the gut.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>How the gut impacts estrogen, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and inflammation</li><li>The role of the estrobolome and estrogen detoxification</li><li>Why constipation matters for hormone balance</li><li>How chronic stress affects digestion and the nervous system</li><li>The gut-thyroid connection and nutrient absorption</li><li>Why food sensitivities are often a signal, not the root cause</li><li>Why functional testing can help uncover deeper imbalances</li><li>The importance of foundations like nourishment, sleep, blood sugar balance, movement, and recovery</li></ul><p>This episode is a reminder that healing is not about doing more extremes — it’s about understanding and supporting the body at the root level.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Jen:<br>Instagram: @youniquebalancehcWebsite: <a href="www.youniquebalancehc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.youniquebalancehc.com</a></p>
June 8, 2026
Episode 23: Normal Thyroid Labs… But You Still Feel Like Crap?
<p><strong>Episode 23: </strong><strong>Normal Thyroid Labs… But You Still Feel Like Crap?</strong>In this episode of You In Balance, Jen breaks down why so many women are told their thyroid labs are “normal” while still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, anxiety, poor recovery, and feeling unlike themselves.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li>What the thyroid actually does</li><li>Why TSH alone doesn’t tell the full story</li><li>The difference between T4, T3, Free T4, and Free T3</li><li>How stress, inflammation, gut health, blood sugar, and perimenopause affect thyroid function</li><li>Why symptoms are often dismissed in midlife</li><li>Foundational ways to support your thyroid and overall metabolism</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is a deep dive into understanding the body more holistically and why your symptoms deserve more than “everything looks normal.”</p><p><br></p><p>Interested in deeper support, testing, or root-cause healing? Let's chat! Book a call with Jen here: <a href="https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://l.bttr.to/Y9HOt</a></p><p><br></p><p>Visit the YBHC website here for more information on testing and packages: <a href="www.youniquebalancehc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.youniquebalancehc.com</a></p><p><br></p>
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