The Simplicity Sessions

This week, Chris and I are doing something a little different. We asked our community to submit their biggest money questions, and we're answering them — live, on the spot, with no sneak peeks at each other's answers beforehand. It's a fun, honest, sometimes surprising conversation about how we think about money as a couple. In this episode, we cover: A bonus question: who's really the "authoritative one" in our relationship  Whether we'd hand a 25-year-old $100K (and what parameters we'd put around it) The classic debate: pay off a 3% mortgage or invest that money instead Owning vs. renting a vacation property  Would we give up travel for five years to retire five years earlier? (Short answer: not a chance) Do we tell each other about every purchase? Plus, the early years when we were in financial survival mode Lending money to family  Would we buy our kids a house? What we'd actually do instead The big one: would we keep working with $10 million in the bank? (Chris's answer genuinely surprised me) A personal story about my parents' recent move at 81 and 83, and the reminder that there's no guarantee of "the right time"   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Chris: Instagram | @chrisborsellino Finance Discovery Session | Book Here Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.   Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

In this episode, I'm tackling something I see constantly in my DMs and community: the frustrating gap between what practitioners can offer and what clients actually need — and why the "more data" approach that AI has supercharged is often making things worse, not better   What I cover: Why real clinical magic isn't about more data The AI trap: why a 50-page Claude-generated report isn't actually more helpful than a focused, thoughtful plan (and why I see this same pattern in both health and business coaching) Why timeline and health history conversations are non-negotiable  The client's responsibility vs. the practitioner's responsibility  A full client case study: how a "stressed out, can't lose weight" presentation turned out to be Hashimoto's, gut dysbiosis, gluten intolerance, and low progesterone My deep dive into why bodies stall out: thyroid conversion issues, HPA axis/cortisol dysregulation, insulin resistance, dieting history, liver clearance of estrogen, sleep  Hair loss deep dive: thyroid antibodies, full iron panels, androgen patterns, and delayed telogen effluvium Why the wellness industry's business models are burning out even the most skilled practitioners, and the phased-protocol approach I actually use with clients now My take on the Dr. Mary Claire Haver conversation happening online right now, and why I refuse to shrink my work to make other people comfortable Why I built the Simplicity Method to be 50% clinical, 50% business.   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

In this episode, we sat down with mortgage expert Alex to break down one of the topics that comes up in our conversations with clients constantly: mortgages, home ownership, and how to make smart money decisions without the fear and confusion that usually comes with it.   If you've ever felt anxious about your mortgage renewal, confused about fixed vs. variable rates, or unsure whether paying off your home faster is actually the "smart" move — this episode is for you. What we cover: Why the ultra-low rates of 2020–2022 were the anomaly, not the norm, and what a "normalized" rate environment actually means for you What to do if your mortgage renewal is coming up in the next 6–12 months (spoiler: start now, not later) How inflation quietly erodes your purchasing power — and why obsessing over the Bank of Canada headlines isn't serving you Fixed vs. variable mortgages: the framework Alex's team uses (PREPARE) to help people actually choose the right one for their life, not just chase the lowest rate Why working with a broker can open doors a single bank never will Rent vs. buy — is homeownership still the "right" financial move, or does it depend on you? The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and easy, low-cost ways to set your kids up for homeownership years in advance Living inheritances — why giving your kids a financial head start now might matter more than what they'd receive later Should you rush to pay off your mortgage, or is that money better working for you elsewhere? How we talk about money with our own kids, and why the language we use shapes their relationship with it for life   Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Guest - Instagram | @themortgagepug Instagram | @flowmortgageco YouTube | @flowmortgageco Website | getflowmortgage.ca X | @Alex_McFadyen   Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Chris: Instagram | @chrisborsellino Finance Discovery Session | Book Here Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc.   Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

In this episode, I'm talking about why so many of us default to blaming "my hormones" the second something feels off, and why that's often the wrong starting point.   What we cover: Why symptoms alone can't tell the full story — and how dozens of symptoms usually trace back to just a few systems (digestive, endocrine, nervous, lymphatic) The most common "it's my hormones" symptoms: fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, mood swings/rage, low libido, sleep disruption, joint pain, temperature dysregulation, and more Why the same symptom (like weight gain or brain fog) can point to totally different root causes — estrogen/progesterone decline, HPA axis dysfunction, thyroid issues, blood sugar The difference between standard blood labs and comprehensive/functional labs — and why "normal" range isn't the same as "optimal" A breakdown of the tests I actually use in practice: Full thyroid panel (TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies) — not just TSH HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) — a ~3-month snapshot of mineral status and ratios (I share my own recent copper/zinc imbalance as an example) DUTCH test — dried urine testing for comprehensive sex hormones, cortisol rhythm, and neurotransmitters Stool testing — mapping the microbiome, pathogens, and gut integrity markers Why testing without a thorough intake (and a practitioner who can connect the dots) rarely gives you real answers Why you have to actually be willing to act on what the results tell you Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE This episode is sponsored by: withinUs | Use the code JENNPIKE20 at withinus.ca for a limited time to save 20% off your first order and 20% off your first subscription order St. Francis | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off your all your orders with code JENNPIKE15  Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for "subscribe & save" option Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

This week we're pulling back the curtain on our own business goals — recorded fresh off a conversation we had over lunch to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary! We get into: Why this is our "mo' money" year:  how we each set separate revenue goals for our businesses this year and realized we landed in the exact same place. Chris's 3-part growth plan: building a team of coachable people, calling in the right kind of clients (especially families ready to invest), and staying hands-on with side projects he loves (yes, more shed-building). What actually makes someone succeed in business: it's not experience or age, it's willingness to learn and be coached. We talk about the difference between reinventing the wheel vs. trusting a proven system. The real math behind investment properties: why "just buy a rental" isn't as simple as it sounds, and what it actually takes to run real estate like a business. Jen's big 2026–2027 lineup: the Everyday Hormone Project, a brand-new 6-month practitioner mentorship (clinical + business training), and her upcoming book, The Audacious Woman.  Five ways to make more money without starting a business: negotiating where you already work, strategically changing companies, monetizing a skill you already have, turning unused stuff into income, and investing consistently. Why you need audacious people in your corner: surrounding yourself with big thinkers (shoutout to our friend Matt), and why announcing your goals out loud creates real accountability. Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Chris: Instagram | @chrisborsellino Finance Discovery Session | Book Here Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.