#598: The Practitioner Gap Nobody Is Talking About

In this episode, I'm getting real about two gaps I don't think get talked about enough: the practitioner gap and the knowledge gap that women carry about their own bodies. And here's the thing — they feed directly into each other.   What We Cover: Why I've been genuinely bored with social media lately and what that's made me reflect on about why I started this work in the first place The foundational truth that most women have never been taught the four phases of their cycle, what perimenopause actually is, how insulin, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone all interact How "just manage your symptoms" became the biggest lie sold to women in healthcare Why advice without education does not create empowerment  The practitioner opportunity right now: the women coming to you are asking better questions, and they deserve better answers. The future practitioner isn't memorizing protocols  Why the "Amazon Prime" model of healing doesn't work, and what a real client relationship actually looks like The difference between acquiring information and truly understanding your body  My "learn and apply" philosophy and why waiting until you have five certifications is keeping you stuck   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: 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 Masterclasses: Masterclass 1 - July 13th @ 4:30pm PST - The Great Unlearning, A Women's Health Workshop | jennpike.com/unlearn Masterclass 2 - July 28th @ 9:30am PST - The Audacious Business, Body and Life Masterclass | jennpike.com/bizworkshop 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.