54. Cortisol, Capacity & Career Over 45: Jess' Story

She was operating at 60%… and thought she was fine.   In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Jess Serato — Wall Street dropout, energy strategist, mom of two, former Division I athlete — who realized her body wasn’t broken.   It was under-supported.   After years of high performance, chronic stress, interrupted sleep, and unexplained weight gain, Jess discovered elevated cortisol, low progesterone, and mineral imbalances were holding her back.   Within three months, she:   • Lost 20 pounds of inflammation and hormonal weight • Restored deep, uninterrupted sleep • Reduced baseline stress and anxiety • Eliminated bloating and puffiness • Increased energy, libido, and business capacity   In this episode, you’ll learn:   • Why high-achieving women operate at 60% and normalize it • The connection between cortisol, appetite suppression, and weight gain • Why “clean eating” doesn’t work without order of operations • How progesterone impacts mood, sleep, and stress resilience • Why sustainable hormone healing eliminates hypervigilance   If you are a driven woman feeling puffy, exhausted, and frustrated despite doing all the “right” things — this episode will change how you view your body.   Book a session with Jessica here    Find Jessica on Instagram here ☀️ For even more hormone healing & down and dirty tips to release weight and feel amaze, let’s connect on Instagram,  TikTok, & LinkedIn ✨ Grab your Busy Girl’s Guide to Hormonal Weight Loss  Ready to figure out if your hormones are at the root of your weight loss, energy, sleep, or cravings struggle? Let's find out if it's your hormones and give you the first step to fix it.📞 Book a Hormone Reset Call and crack the code behind your symptoms to see if hormone are at the root and get your first action step to fix it.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.