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Unfiltered health & fitness coaching made simple
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Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! So many women are stuck chasing the highest burn, checking their watches, and pushing harder… yet feeling more inflamed, more exhausted, and further from the results they want. This episode breaks down why that chase is one of the quickest ways to slow your metabolism and stall fat loss. You’ll learn why calorie burn during a workout is the smallest, least meaningful part of your metabolic output and why two people can do the same w...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women are overwhelmed with lab results that never actually explain why they feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck. This episode breaks down the part everyone misses: hormonal dysfunction begins in your daily inputs long before a test can measure it. Undereating, stress-driven training, poor digestion, anxious nervous systems, and inconsistent sleep create the exact patterns labs later reflect. You’ll hear how the nervous system se...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Let’s talk about the phrase every woman has said at some point: “My metabolism is broken.” Spoiler — it’s probably not. What most women call “metabolic damage” is actually a predictable biological response to chronic inconsistency, stress, and underfueling. In this episode, Jess and Jill unpack what really happens when your body stops responding — and why most women aren’t metabolically adapted at all. They’re just stuck in patter...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Perfectionism is the biggest wellness scam women have ever bought into. We’ve been conditioned to believe health only counts when it’s flawless — perfect macros, perfect workouts, perfect sleep, perfect supplement stacks. But biology doesn’t care about perfection. It cares about predictability. In this episode, Jess and Jill deliver a reality check on why “doing it all” is the very thing keeping women stuck, exhausted, and inconsist...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We live in a world addicted to speed -- faster results, quicker fixes, and constant stimulation. But the human body doesn’t operate on that timeline. Your brain, hormones, and metabolism are still wired for one thing: repetition over time. In this episode, Jess and Jill unpack the neurobiology of instant gratification and how the modern pursuit of “fast progress” is quietly breaking down women’s nervous systems, hormones, and sense ...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Everyone’s talking about root cause health. Yet countless women work with functional doctors, nutritionists, and hormone specialists and still feel like something’s missing. In this episode, Jess and Jill break down why even the “functional” world often falls short and how treating systems in isolation keeps women spinning their wheels. Nutrition without physiology. Training without stress context. Hormones without behavior change. ...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women try to change their habits by focusing on behavior without ever upgrading the identity that drives it. The brain is a prediction machine so it will always work to confirm what it already believes about who you are. In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience of identity and why true transformation comes from rewiring the self-concept that your brain operates from. You’ll learn how brain waves, emotional addiction, and the...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! This week, Jess and Jill unpack the books that shaped their lives — the mindset shifts, business lessons, and personal awakenings that built the women, coaches, and leaders they are today. From behavior change and neuroscience to money mindset and emotional intelligence, this episode is a deep dive into the books that sparked identity-level transformation. Whether you’re looking to evolve your habits, strengthen your leadershi...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! The conversation around health these days is often very polarized, but what if we looked deeper? In this episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill, we unpack the science of allostatic load, the “wear and tear” on the body from cumulative stressors, and why it matters for the future of our children, families, communities, and ourselves. We challenge the blanket “perfectly safe” narratives that dominate headlines and explain...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Scrolling TikTok for workouts and still confused about what actually works? You’re not alone and it’s no wonder most women spin their wheels when every influencer pushes a different plan. Should you be lifting heavy? Doing a “bro split”? Hitting full body every time? The truth is, the best program isn’t the one that leaves you the most sore, it’s the one that’s effective and realistic for your lifestyle. In this episode, we're break...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! If you’ve ever told yourself you just need to “get motivated again,” this episode will hit differently. Motivation isn’t a strategy, moreso a fleeting mood. And the truth is, waiting for it is the exact reason so many women stay stuck in the slump. In this episode, we break down why discipline isn’t the missing piece and what actually drives lasting change: systems. The kind of systems that don’t require white-knuckle willpower, but...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We're back with another UNHINGED episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill this week! This week we dive into a few different topics - EMDR, trauma, Jill's heart, Jess's wart and it's miraculous disappearance, dumb trends we're seeing on social media, & more! Some serious things and some... not so serious things. If you like our unhinged episodes and hearing us ramble, you'll like this episode - tune in for some random health...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Series: Build → Cut → Maintain The build and cut phases get all the attention. But maintenance is where the real work pays off. This is the season that defines whether your results last (or don't, unfortunately). In this episode, we break down what it actually means to live in maintenance: finding your true calorie range, staying strong without obsessing, and knowing when to track versus when to trust your awareness. We’ll talk thro...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Cutting isn’t about eating as little as possible, it’s about creating a sustainable, strategic deficit that supports fat loss while protecting your muscle, hormones, and sanity. In this episode, Jess and Jill break down exactly what a successful diet phase should look like, how to know if it’s working, and when it’s time to stop pushing and pivot back to maintenance or a build. You’ll learn: The science of fat loss: why consistency ...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women want to look lean and defined, but skip the one phase that actually makes it possible: building muscle. In Part 1 of a 3-part series, we break down exactly what happens during a smart, effective build phase so you know what’s normal, what’s productive, and what to expect along the way. We cover: The true purpose of a build phase and why it’s not “letting yourself go”Realistic timelines and rates of muscle gainHow to diffe...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! The new Netflix Fit for TV documentary has reignited conversations about The Biggest Loser, a show that promised dramatic transformations but left lasting scars on contestants and viewers alike. This week, Jess and Jill sit down with Katie, a current Fueled Coaching client who grew up watching the show religiously with her family and once saw it as “motivation.” Today, she sees it through an entirely different lens (as I'm sure...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check, Jess and Jill sit down with Fueled Coaching’s own Coach Talia (Doctor of Physical Therapy and functional health coach) to talk about the intersection of functional medicine, strength training, and sustainable movement. Talia shares her personal journey from working in the traditional physical therapy model to finding the missing link in functional health, and how her own struggles with energy, infla...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We’re not here to hurt your feelings, be aggressive, or tell you to “just work harder” like the influencers hopping on this trend for clicks. We’re here to give you the actual reality check we always promise and it starts with holding up the mirror to the habits and narratives keeping you stuck. Jess opens up about her own sleep and cortisol journey post-Mexico, navigating gut healing, EMF exposure, and making intentional changes. J...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check w/ Jess & Jill, we’re unpacking one of the most common questions we get from clients: How do I raise healthy kids without passing down my own food baggage? If you’ve ever wondered how to talk about nutrition without creating shame, or how to model healthy habits without turning your home into a calorie-counting zone, this conversation is for you. We break down exactly how to approach food, exerci...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! At the start of a health journey, confidence is high. You’re focused, motivated, and ready to finally get answers. But as the process unfolds and things become more complex, that certainty starts to fade. The more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. And that initial blind confidence fades when you realize there is a knowledge gap. Or maybe what was working before... isn't anymore. This is a pattern we see often....
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