💡 Are your adrenals the reason you’re exhausted, gaining weight, and feeling overwhelmed?

If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still struggle with stubborn weight, low energy, and hormonal chaos, this episode is for you. 

Jennifer sits down with Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, to break down why adrenal dysfunction is the hidden culprit behind weight gain and burnout—especially for women over 40.

Marcelle shares why traditional weight loss advice fails women with adrenal imbalances and exactly what you can do to heal your body, balance hormones, and finally see progress.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below:

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ The surprising role of adrenal health in metabolism, weight loss, and hormone balance

✅ Why stress fuels weight gain—and how to shift your body into fat-burning mode

✅ The #1 mistake women make when trying to lose weight (and what to do instead.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

⏱ [00:00] Introduction: Why adrenal health is critical for women over 40

⏱ [01:22] Meet Marcelle Pick: Her 40+ years of experience in women’s health

⏱ [03:50] What are the adrenal glands, and why do they matter?

⏱ [05:21] The stress response: How modern life impacts your hormones

⏱ [07:02] Why chronic stress fuels weight gain (even when you’re eating “healthy”)

⏱ [08:50] Are you misdiagnosed? The adrenal-thyroid connection

⏱ [10:49] Symptoms of adrenal dysfunction: Fatigue, stubborn belly fat, brain fog, and more

⏱ [12:26] How perimenopause and menopause impact adrenal function

⏱ [14:00] Breaking the cycle: How to restore adrenal health naturally

⏱ [16:33] Why diet, sleep, and lifestyle choices make or break your stress levels

⏱ [17:06] The danger of fasting for women with adrenal issues (stop doing this!)

⏱ [19:42] The hidden impact of unresolved trauma on stress and weight loss resistance

⏱ [22:32] Why women need strong social support for lasting health

⏱ [23:39] Reconnecting with intuition: Why self-care isn’t selfish

⏱ [25:30] Your body’s wake-up call: How to listen before a health crisis happens

⏱ [27:11] Why traditional medicine treats symptoms, not root causes

⏱ [29:26] First steps to take if you suspect adrenal dysfunction

⏱ [30:18] FREE Adrenal Support Guide: How to assess and start healing

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📌 Get Marcelle Pick’s Free Adrenal Support Guide – Download it here

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📌 Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here

📌 Read Jennifer’s books for free – “Diet Disruption” and “Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss“

📌 Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 

📌 Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.

📌 Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here

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